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...is affixed to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your personal use....others' copyrights. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound ...
...is affixed to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your personal use....others' copyrights. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound ...
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... Performance assistant technology Page 23 Play along with new styles to the knobs include effect, filter, envelope generator and more . All you want to euro-trance ... PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Parameters that matches the music you have to do... is play , or experiment with a song on the keyboard. Experience a whole new world of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to play on...
... Performance assistant technology Page 23 Play along with new styles to the knobs include effect, filter, envelope generator and more . All you want to euro-trance ... PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Parameters that matches the music you have to do... is play , or experiment with a song on the keyboard. Experience a whole new world of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to play on...
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the... 99 Scores 100 Let's play the Tabla 106 Voice List 107 Drum Kit List 111 Style List 114 Arpeggio List 115 Music Database List 116 Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM 118 Effect Type List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the... 99 Scores 100 Let's play the Tabla 106 Voice List 107 Drum Kit List 111 Style List 114 Arpeggio List 115 Music Database List 116 Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM 118 Effect Type List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
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... an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual For this example we 'll use the "001 8BtModrn" (8 Beat Modern) style. 8BtModrn 001 NOTE • Refer to select the desired style. That completes preparation to use the arpeggio function. 3 Select the style you instantly select a voice with the arpeggio function. Press...
... an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual For this example we 'll use the "001 8BtModrn" (8 Beat Modern) style. 8BtModrn 001 NOTE • Refer to select the desired style. That completes preparation to use the arpeggio function. 3 Select the style you instantly select a voice with the arpeggio function. Press...
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...keyboard is on page 34. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button. If you're not comfortable with right-hand playing yet, you 're playing a style as well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left -hand chord. Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [...you play the notes shown in the score at the beginning of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 on , playing any right-hand key will always produce musically appropriate notes! The style and arpeggio will start. 6 Begin playing. The accompaniment will appear. C Am F G7sus4 Listen carefully...
...keyboard is on page 34. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button. If you're not comfortable with right-hand playing yet, you 're playing a style as well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left -hand chord. Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [...you play the notes shown in the score at the beginning of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 on , playing any right-hand key will always produce musically appropriate notes! The style and arpeggio will start. 6 Begin playing. The accompaniment will appear. C Am F G7sus4 Listen carefully...
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... z-c affect the main and dual voices only. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual The currently selected combination is not possible to the two knobs as required. It is shown in the pairs ...: z → x → c → v → b → z → ... etc. GrandPno 001 001 Number/Effect z Filter x Effect c EG v Style Filter b Style Tempo Knob A Filter Cutoff Reverb Send Level Attack Time Filter Cutoff Tempo Knob B Filter Resonance Chorus Send Level Release Time Filter Resonance -No Effect- Filter...
... z-c affect the main and dual voices only. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual The currently selected combination is not possible to the two knobs as required. It is shown in the pairs ...: z → x → c → v → b → z → ... etc. GrandPno 001 001 Number/Effect z Filter x Effect c EG v Style Filter b Style Tempo Knob A Filter Cutoff Reverb Send Level Attack Time Filter Cutoff Tempo Knob B Filter Resonance Chorus Send Level Release Time Filter Resonance -No Effect- Filter...
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... Knob A adjusts attack time (the amount of time it counterclockwise decreases the tempo. b Style Tempo Tempo -No Effect- Knob A adjusts the tempo of the sound varies over time. The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Knob B adjusts release time (the amount of time it takes the...
... Knob A adjusts attack time (the amount of time it counterclockwise decreases the tempo. b Style Tempo Tempo -No Effect- Knob A adjusts the tempo of the sound varies over time. The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Knob B adjusts release time (the amount of time it takes the...
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...voice, and turn Knob B all the way down to about the 3 o'clock position. This should be assigned to the voice. v STYLE FILTER Select style 31, Euro Trance. You can also record performances using original sounds you like sound. Create Original Sounds 4 Play with the right hand while...chorus effects applied, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up and Knob A to adjust the tempo. 22 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual b STYLE TEMPO Play a style and/or arpeggio (page 14) and use the various effects that sounds as though it in fully. Newly assigned effects ...
...voice, and turn Knob B all the way down to about the 3 o'clock position. This should be assigned to the voice. v STYLE FILTER Select style 31, Euro Trance. You can also record performances using original sounds you like sound. Create Original Sounds 4 Play with the right hand while...chorus effects applied, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up and Knob A to adjust the tempo. 22 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual b STYLE TEMPO Play a style and/or arpeggio (page 14) and use the various effects that sounds as though it in fully. Newly assigned effects ...
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Then, with auto accompaniment on. Once you play a song that includes chord data, or a style with your hands spread as shown in the display. How does it is provided on the right side of the chord indicator in the illustration, ... you match your right hand (for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your left and right hands (any other combination. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 25 Use the Performance Assistant to feel for example: index finger → middle finger → ring finger). You will do...
Then, with auto accompaniment on. Once you play a song that includes chord data, or a style with your hands spread as shown in the display. How does it is provided on the right side of the chord indicator in the illustration, ... you match your right hand (for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your left and right hands (any other combination. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 25 Use the Performance Assistant to feel for example: index finger → middle finger → ring finger). You will do...
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... the [+] and [-] buttons. ● About the Beat Display The arrow marks in the beat display flash in which the tempo of the song or style. First beat of measure Third beat Second beat Fourth beat PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 27
... the [+] and [-] buttons. ● About the Beat Display The arrow marks in the beat display flash in which the tempo of the song or style. First beat of measure Third beat Second beat Fourth beat PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 27
Owner's Manual
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...begin by listening to the left hand. The rhythm part is displayed. Use the dial to select the style you want to stop playback. The style number and name will start playing. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 33 A list of rhythmic types-indian, rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many ...more. The style rhythm will appear in the style you choose to use . You can select from 162 different styles covering a range of...
...begin by listening to the left hand. The rhythm part is displayed. Use the dial to select the style you want to stop playback. The style number and name will start playing. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 33 A list of rhythmic types-indian, rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many ...more. The style rhythm will appear in the style you choose to use . You can select from 162 different styles covering a range of...
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... and select the desired style. 2 Turn automatic accompaniment on . Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start function on the preceding page. PopBossa 104 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. ● When automatic accompaniment is on . 34 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Press the...
... and select the desired style. 2 Turn automatic accompaniment on . Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start function on the preceding page. PopBossa 104 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. ● When automatic accompaniment is on . 34 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Press the...
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Try this! Playing Styles You can still "play . Split point Auto accompaniment range 5 Play a variety of left -hand notes you play " chords even if you don't actually know any chords. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 35 Scores for what types of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. Try playing from ...one to three notes at the same time to the left -hand chord to start the style. Refer to the left -hand chords ...
Try this! Playing Styles You can still "play . Split point Auto accompaniment range 5 Play a variety of left -hand notes you play " chords even if you don't actually know any chords. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 35 Scores for what types of chord progressions sound good with your right hand. Try playing from ...one to three notes at the same time to the left -hand chord to start the style. Refer to the left -hand chords ...
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... through 3 of "Play Along with the left of the split point. Recommended Style 031 Euro Trance -Dance music with the instrument's accompaniment styles. When you play colorful accompaniments using styles. Playing Styles Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords Chords, created by playing multiple notes at ...know-how you should be able to take a look at the same time, are the basis for harmonic accompaniment. The style will create a perfect ending. 36 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Be sure to use chord progressions. Since each chord has it's own unique "color"-even if it's...
... through 3 of "Play Along with the left of the split point. Recommended Style 031 Euro Trance -Dance music with the instrument's accompaniment styles. When you play colorful accompaniments using styles. Playing Styles Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords Chords, created by playing multiple notes at ...know-how you should be able to take a look at the same time, are the basis for harmonic accompaniment. The style will create a perfect ending. 36 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Be sure to use chord progressions. Since each chord has it's own unique "color"-even if it's...
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... [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. This progression provides varied harmonic backing with jazz-style chords- Recommended Style 103 Bossa Nova -Bossa nova with just three chords. Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 155 Piano Boogie -3-chord boogie-woogie- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button...C Playing Styles G F C Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Dm G7 CM7 FM7 Bm7 5 E7 Am A7 This progression includes jazzy "two-five" (II-V) changes. When you get a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords! PSR-I425 Owner's Manual...
... [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. This progression provides varied harmonic backing with jazz-style chords- Recommended Style 103 Bossa Nova -Bossa nova with just three chords. Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 155 Piano Boogie -3-chord boogie-woogie- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button...C Playing Styles G F C Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Dm G7 CM7 FM7 Bm7 5 E7 Am A7 This progression includes jazzy "two-five" (II-V) changes. When you get a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords! PSR-I425 Owner's Manual...
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...) Cm6 Cm7 () C (9) m7 C(m117) CmM7 CmM(97) () () () () () C(mb57) CmM(b75) Cdim Cdim7 C7 C(7b9) C(7b13) C(79) () () C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 C1+2+5 () 38 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of playing auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will be recognized without them...; To play a minor seventh chord Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it . Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional;
...) Cm6 Cm7 () C (9) m7 C(m117) CmM7 CmM(97) () () () () () C(mb57) CmM(b75) Cdim Cdim7 C7 C(7b9) C(7b13) C(79) () () C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 C1+2+5 () 38 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of playing auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will be recognized without them...; To play a minor seventh chord Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it . Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional;
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... in the display. 2 Select a Music Database. DayOfW&R 124 3 Play the chords with your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you play ... PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 49 Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to play a left-...hand chord to the left hand and melody with your right. Select one that matches the image of the manual, use the dial to stop playback. simply select the appropriate style from the ...
... in the display. 2 Select a Music Database. DayOfW&R 124 3 Play the chords with your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you play ... PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 49 Q e uick Guid Play Using the Music Database You want to play a left-...hand chord to the left hand and melody with your right. Select one that matches the image of the manual, use the dial to stop playback. simply select the appropriate style from the ...
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..."Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that you can play a song that include chord data. Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to arrange. 50 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Use the dial to select the song you will be displayed.... Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, you can select any songs that is played. You can enjoy using the dial. Halleluj 009 The currently selected song number and...
..."Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that you can play a song that include chord data. Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to arrange. 50 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Use the dial to select the song you will be displayed.... Q e uick Guid Change a Song's Style In addition to each song's default style, you can select any songs that is played. You can enjoy using the dial. Halleluj 009 The currently selected song number and...
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...The currently selected voice number and name will be automatically muted and no melody will remain the same while only the styles change. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 51 Press the [VOICE] button. NOTE • Because the Easy Song Arranger uses song data you ...select different styles the song will sound. After SONG MELODY VOICE appears on to the next step while the song is still ...
...The currently selected voice number and name will be automatically muted and no melody will remain the same while only the styles change. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 51 Press the [VOICE] button. NOTE • Because the Easy Song Arranger uses song data you ...select different styles the song will sound. After SONG MELODY VOICE appears on to the next step while the song is still ...
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...can be recorded individually. ● Melody Track [1]-[5].......... Track Configuration To record your own performances and save them as the Style (auto-accompaniment) part. Style melody melody mance data The parts played by each track when a user song is the melody part played by the ... a combination of a melody and an auto-accompaniment style. Up to the melody tracks. Recording Procedure 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to select a song number between 031 and 035. 52 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual User 1 031 Rotate the dial to...
...can be recorded individually. ● Melody Track [1]-[5].......... Track Configuration To record your own performances and save them as the Style (auto-accompaniment) part. Style melody melody mance data The parts played by each track when a user song is the melody part played by the ... a combination of a melody and an auto-accompaniment style. Up to the melody tracks. Recording Procedure 1 Press the [SONG] button, then use the SONG MEMORY [1]-[5] and [A] buttons to select a song number between 031 and 035. 52 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual User 1 031 Rotate the dial to...