Yamaha Electone STAGEA ELB-01, Owner'S Manual

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SYNTH BASS 01 Funk Bass 1 A Synth bass suitable for rock and blues.
02 Funk Bass 2
03 Funk Bass 3
04 Dance Bass 1 B Synth bass suitable for dance music.
05 Dance Bass 2
06 Smooth Bass 1 Contemporary, “cool” synth bass sounds.
07 Smooth Bass 2 D
08 Smooth Bass 3
WORLD 01 Pan Flute A The panflute (also known as “pan pipes”) is a simple instrument used in folk music of various
countries, and consists of several stopped pipes of increasing length bound together in one
line. It is a beautiful instrument that evokes the sound of wind in nature and is named after the
Greek mythological god Pan.
02 Bagpipe A traditional Scottish instrument, usually played with a continuous, low drone. The sound can
be melancholy as well dramatic and inspiring.
03 Dulcimer A characteristically clear and beautiful voice.
04 Shakuhachi Traditional Japanese recorder made of bamboo.
05 Yokobue Traditional Japanese flute.
06 Shamisen B This traditional Japanese instrument features three strings and a small body covered with
animal skin. The bright, slightly buzzy sound is similar to the banjo, yet has a very strong
Oriental flavor.
07 Koto Japanese Koto.
08 Taishokoto Japanese Taisho Koto.
09 Erhu D Also known as the “Chinese violin,” this is a two-stringed bowed instrument, capable of
producing sad, mysterious, or joyful melodies.
10 Sheng The Chinese sheng is a mouth-blown free reed instrument consisting of vertical tubes, and
apparently inspired the invention of the harmonica, accordion and reed organ.
11 Pipa A Chinese lute with a pear-shaped body, it is used often for solo parts as well as
accompaniment and ensemble.
12 Sitar Indian (or Hindustani) classical instrument with different resonances in the lower and mid/
high ranges.
13 Steel Drum This pitched percussion instrument, originating in Trinidad in the West Indies, is made from
55-gallon oil drums and is apparently the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th
century. It has a bright and joyful tropical sound that belies its industrial source.
14 Kalimba African instrument.
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