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Style
Using Styles
Selecting Various Styles
Press one of the [STYLE SELECT] buttons to select the style you want to
play, LCD shows the current style number and name.
Press the [STYLE] button to enter the STYLE mode, then use the data
dial or [<] / [ >] buttons to select the style you want to play . LCD shows
the current style number and name.
Playing the Percussion Tracks of a Style
The percussion track is a significant part of a style. You can generally
identify the style of music by listening to its percussion track.
1.
In the Style mode, press the [START/STOP] button. The style will
immediately start with only the percussion track.
2.
Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the style playback.
Playing All Tracks of a Style
With auto accompaniment, you just need to play chords. The accom-
paniment will automatically follow along with the chords you play. This
simulates the experience of playing with an orchestra.
Play all the tracks of a style as follows:
1.
Press the [CHORD MODE] button to turn on chord detection.
2.
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn on the Sync Start function.
3.
Press a chord in the chord area. It will start playing auto accompani-
ment of all tracks.
Experiment with playing different chords with your left hand and play-
ing the melody with your right hand.
The automatic accompaniment will enhance your performance.
Style Playback
Style Variations
There are many preprogrammed variations of automatic accompaniment.
[INTRO1/ENDING1] - [INTRO3/ENDING3]
This instrument features three built-in Intro/Ending sections.
1.
Press one of the [INTRO 1] - [INTRO 3] buttons before starting style
playback. The [INTRO] button LED will light up. Press the [START/
STOP] button or play a chord on the keyboard (if [SYNC START] is
enabled) to start playing the Intro pattern.
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