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Four Hands Mode
The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft
(left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each section
is also adjusted, allowing two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using a single
instrument.
Enabling Four Hands Mode
Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the D#3 key, as shown in the illustration below.
The LED indicators for the LESSON button will start to flash, indicating that Four Hands Mode is enabled.
* The selected keyboard sound can still be changed when Four Hands Mode is enabled.
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Exiting Four Hands Mode
Press the LESSON button.
The instrument will return to normal operation.
* With the Four Hands Mode activated, selecting a different sound will affect both the left and right sections.
* It is not possible to use the Recorder function with the Four Hands Mode activated.
* The Split Point for the Four Hands Mode is set to F4, and cannot be adjusted.
* The sostenuto pedal will affect the right section sound only.