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Metronome / Drum Rhythms
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition
to regular metronome beats, the CS6 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most
playing styles and musical genres.
Turning the metronome on/off
Press the METRONOME button.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn on to
indicate that the metronome is in use, and a 1/4 beat will start
to count. The tempo in beats per minute (bpm) will also be
shown in the LCD display.
Tempo Œ= 120
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Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off.
Adjusting the metronome tempo, changing the time signature/drum rhythm
Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome, then
press the
c
or
d
buttons to increase or decrease the tempo.
* The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-400
bpm (20-800 bpm for eighth note rhythms).
Press the
e
or
f
buttons to select the desired time signature.
* There are ten different types of time signature available:
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.
Alternatively, one of the 100 drum rhythms can be selected
instead of a simple metronome count.
Adjusting the metronome/rhythm volume
While the metronome tempo is shown in the LCD display:
Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the
c
or
d
buttons to increase or decrease the metronome volume.
The metronome volume level will be shown in the LCD display.
Volume =
5
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* The metronome volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.
* Please refer to page 88 for a complete listing of available drum rhythms.
Select the time signature/drum rhythm
Adjust the tempo
* Please refer to page 88 for a complete listing of available drum rhythms.
Select the time signature/drum rhythm
Adjust the tempo
hold
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