Owner's Manual
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... a patient teacher! just as chord and note indications. • 100 songs, for use Lesson feature, guides you dynamically and expressively control the volume of 100 songs on the PSR-260, and learn how to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-260 PortaTone! including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads, for...
... a patient teacher! just as chord and note indications. • 100 songs, for use Lesson feature, guides you dynamically and expressively control the volume of 100 songs on the PSR-260, and learn how to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-260 PortaTone! including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads, for...
Owner's Manual
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... • Changing the Tempo 31 • Adjusting the Song Volume 32 • Song Controls 32 • A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 • Using the Lesson Feature 34 • Lesson 1 - Multi Fingering 48 • Multi Pads 51 MIDI 52 Troubleshooting 53 Voice List 54 Drum Kit List 56 Style List & Multi pads...
... • Changing the Tempo 31 • Adjusting the Song Volume 32 • Song Controls 32 • A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 • Using the Lesson Feature 34 • Lesson 1 - Multi Fingering 48 • Multi Pads 51 MIDI 52 Troubleshooting 53 Voice List 54 Drum Kit List 56 Style List & Multi pads...
Owner's Manual
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... the footswitch while turning the power on. This is properly connected to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. s Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to ...system is equipped with other end to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. First, make sure the PSR-260 and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - s Connecting a ...
... the footswitch while turning the power on. This is properly connected to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. s Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to ...system is equipped with other end to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. First, make sure the PSR-260 and any external devices are turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on an acoustic piano - s Connecting a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 099 DJ VOICE 2 DRUMS 100 DRUM KIT 11 Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-260 has a total of dance and DJ sounds - See page 23. Playing with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with various contemporary rhythms. q Press...
... 1 099 DJ VOICE 2 DRUMS 100 DRUM KIT 11 Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-260 has a total of dance and DJ sounds - See page 23. Playing with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with various contemporary rhythms. q Press...
Owner's Manual
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z Press the [DEMO] button. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q zx 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 xw xc z Playing the Songs The PSR-260 is packed with 001... Playing a single song Naturally, you can also individually select and play the Demo songs now, starting with 100 songs, including 5 special ... [SONG] button. 001 Livin'La x Stop the Demo song. See page 29. 12 Want to find out more? Let's play back any of the PSR-260. Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-260's songs (001 - 100).
z Press the [DEMO] button. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q zx 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 xw xc z Playing the Songs The PSR-260 is packed with 001... Playing a single song Naturally, you can also individually select and play the Demo songs now, starting with 100 songs, including 5 special ... [SONG] button. 001 Livin'La x Stop the Demo song. See page 29. 12 Want to find out more? Let's play back any of the PSR-260. Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-260's songs (001 - 100).
Owner's Manual
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... performances. Multi Fingering" on page 48 and "Looking up Chords in the Dictionary" on . 14 and the PSR-260 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for...
... performances. Multi Fingering" on page 48 and "Looking up Chords in the Dictionary" on . 14 and the PSR-260 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for...
Owner's Manual
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Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for you play and master both hands. letting you to ... below apply to master these songs. Minus One . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with the educational Lesson feature. Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands. 16...Pressing both the left- Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x x 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 v zz Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-260's songs can practice the left- v When you wish to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] ...
Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for you play and master both hands. letting you to ... below apply to master these songs. Minus One . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with the educational Lesson feature. Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is shown in that both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands. 16...Pressing both the left- Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x x 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 v zz Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-260's songs can practice the left- v When you wish to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] ...
Owner's Manual
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... Hands Lesson 4 is muted, and you practice the missing parts in time with the rhythm. Timing This step lets you did each exercise. The PSR-260 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." like Lesson 3, except that the...This feature "talks" to you to find out more ? Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the Lesson steps. Step 4 Lesson Lesson 1 - See page 37. Waiting In Lesson 2, you play the notes correctly before it continues. Want to find out more ? r1 Timing Grade The PSR-260 ...
... Hands Lesson 4 is muted, and you practice the missing parts in time with the rhythm. Timing This step lets you did each exercise. The PSR-260 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." like Lesson 3, except that the...This feature "talks" to you to find out more ? Minus One In Lesson 3, one of the Lesson steps. Step 4 Lesson Lesson 1 - See page 37. Waiting In Lesson 2, you play the notes correctly before it continues. Want to find out more ? r1 Timing Grade The PSR-260 ...
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Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-260 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to disable the Demo feature. You can do with the songs. While the Demo song is on ...appear at the left of the way up. Many features of what you to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PSR-260 can play back in the music staves and the keyboard...La 002 MEASURE Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-260 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in sequence. While ...
Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-260 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to disable the Demo feature. You can do with the songs. While the Demo song is on ...appear at the left of the way up. Many features of what you to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PSR-260 can play back in the music staves and the keyboard...La 002 MEASURE Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-260 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in sequence. While ...
Owner's Manual
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... chords played in the ACMP section of the display conveniently indicate notes currently played on the keyboard. Panel Display Indications The PSR-260 features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be shown in the notation section of the melody in succession. Using...Indicators 002 Virtual 003 MEASURE e Notation y Chord r Keyboard t Measure/Tempo and Beat q Indicator These bars indicate the operating condition of the PSR-260, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that appears next to space limitations in the display. Pressing the [START/ ...
... chords played in the ACMP section of the display conveniently indicate notes currently played on the keyboard. Panel Display Indications The PSR-260 features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be shown in the notation section of the melody in succession. Using...Indicators 002 Virtual 003 MEASURE e Notation y Chord r Keyboard t Measure/Tempo and Beat q Indicator These bars indicate the operating condition of the PSR-260, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that appears next to space limitations in the display. Pressing the [START/ ...
Owner's Manual
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... stop the song. • If two sixteenth notes are to be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. DJ This exciting feature lets you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard. 22 • Try playing one after the block number (as shown below ). Also... played. Indicates that the 3 1 third block and first block are no left or right parts in the display. (When Talking is on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. Lesson steps 1 - 3 can be used with the DJ song. (See page 24.)
... stop the song. • If two sixteenth notes are to be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. DJ This exciting feature lets you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard. 22 • Try playing one after the block number (as shown below ). Also... played. Indicates that the 3 1 third block and first block are no left or right parts in the display. (When Talking is on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. Lesson steps 1 - 3 can be used with the DJ song. (See page 24.)
Owner's Manual
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... also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. There are shown on the panel. Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-260 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset characteristics or embellishments.
... also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. There are shown on the panel. Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-260 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset characteristics or embellishments.
Owner's Manual
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... separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are designed to the original voice. The PSR-260 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play a variety of DJ voices (#098 - #099) that let you play two or more notes with ...
... separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are designed to the original voice. The PSR-260 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play a variety of DJ voices (#098 - #099) that let you play two or more notes with ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000). In other than #000. 26 Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song.
... 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000). In other than #000. 26 Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song.
Owner's Manual
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To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press the [-] button and use the [+]/[-] buttons to set the degree of the voices. Touch Response The PSR-260 features a Touch Response function that gives you slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range. To turn on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, or 3. 2 Medium Settings: 1 (Soft) 2 (...
To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press the [-] button and use the [+]/[-] buttons to set the degree of the voices. Touch Response The PSR-260 features a Touch Response function that gives you slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range. To turn on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, or 3. 2 Medium Settings: 1 (Soft) 2 (...
Owner's Manual
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...Start the selected song. The basic categories of the PSR-260 can play along . Current measure number 001 Livin'La 8va m7 002 MEASURE Current melody note • You can also be selected in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that allows you change... the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that makes learning songs fun and easy. ...
...Start the selected song. The basic categories of the PSR-260 can play along . Current measure number 001 Livin'La 8va m7 002 MEASURE Current melody note • You can also be selected in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that allows you change... the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that makes learning songs fun and easy. ...
Owner's Manual
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The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, ... down the [VOICE] button for the melody of the song with the original melody voice or one of your own selection. Melody Voice Change The PSR-260 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to...
The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, ... down the [VOICE] button for the melody of the song with the original melody voice or one of your own selection. Melody Voice Change The PSR-260 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to...
Owner's Manual
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... you play and master both hands at the proper tempo. Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you play the keyboard. and right-hand parts of each hand; Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for practice. Press the [SONG] button, then use way to learn...a "Minus One" practice essentially the same as described below. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with these educational features. All of the 100 songs of the PSR-260 can be used , as long as you play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. s Lesson 4 - Song...
... you play and master both hands at the proper tempo. Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you play the keyboard. and right-hand parts of each hand; Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for practice. Press the [SONG] button, then use way to learn...a "Minus One" practice essentially the same as described below. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with these educational features. All of the 100 songs of the PSR-260 can be used , as long as you play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. s Lesson 4 - Song...
Owner's Manual
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...-in the display. Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. Lr4 BothHand • When the Talking function (page 40) is on, the PSR-260 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is selected, the left (L) and right (R) lessons are indicated by an alternating asterisk... pressed. 35 m7 001 MEASURE 4 Press the [START/STOP] button to work on the left or right) and the Lesson step. The PSR-260 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/ STOP] button is turned on; L 1 Timing L 2 Waiting L 3 MinusOne 002 Virtual (Song Lesson off)...
...-in the display. Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. Lr4 BothHand • When the Talking function (page 40) is on, the PSR-260 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is selected, the left (L) and right (R) lessons are indicated by an alternating asterisk... pressed. 35 m7 001 MEASURE 4 Press the [START/STOP] button to work on the left or right) and the Lesson step. The PSR-260 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/ STOP] button is turned on; L 1 Timing L 2 Waiting L 3 MinusOne 002 Virtual (Song Lesson off)...
Owner's Manual
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... function (page 40) is automatically set Grade to on or off Grade on or off. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set to on , the PSR-260 also "announces" your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each exercise. Press the... [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "GRADE" appears in evaluation function that monitors your grade. Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display. on GRADE Grade off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on 39 Four grades are assigned, depending on...
... function (page 40) is automatically set Grade to on or off Grade on or off. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set to on , the PSR-260 also "announces" your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each exercise. Press the... [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "GRADE" appears in evaluation function that monitors your grade. Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display. on GRADE Grade off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on 39 Four grades are assigned, depending on...