Kawai CN34, Owner'S Manual

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The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition
to regular metronome beats, the CN34 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most
playing styles and musical genres.
For a complete listing of available drum rhythms, please refer to page 123 of this owner’s manual.
„ Turning the Metronome on/off
Press the TEMPO button.
The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn on to indicate
that the metronome function is in use, and a 4/4 beat will start
to count.
The current metronome tempo in beats per minute (BPM) will
be shown in the LCD display.
Current beat
Tempo Œ=120
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Metronome tempo
Press the
d
or
c
VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the
tempo within the range of 10 - 400 beats per minute.
(20-800 BPM with eighth note rhythms).
Press the TEMPO button again to stop the metronome.
The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn off.
„ Changing the time signature and rhythm
Press the BEAT button.
The LED indicator for the BEAT button will turn on and the
metronome will begin counting.
The currently selected time signature and a visual indicator of
each beat will be shown in the LCD display.
If a rhythm is selected, the currently selected rhythm name will
be shown in the LCD display.
Beat 4/4
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8 Beat 1
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Press the VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature /
rhythm.
* There are ten different times signatures 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 built-in rhythm styles can be used
instead of a simple metronome click.
Press the BEAT button again to stop the metronome.
Both the TEMPO button and the BEAT button can be used to
turn the metronome on and off, depending on whether the
tempo or time signature is being adjusted.
Metronome / Drum Rhythms