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Using the Chord Guide function
Learning how to play specific chords
z
Enter the Style mode, then press the
CHORD GUIDE button until “Dict.” is
shown in the display.
x
Specify the root note of the chord.
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated
in the keyboard diagram in the display.
c
Specify the chord type of the chord.
Step 3
Chord Guide
G M
7
Root note Chord type
Example:
Here, you’ll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show
the individual notes of chords.
Playing appropriate chords with just one finger
z
Enter the Style mode, then press the
CHORD GUIDE button until “Smart” is
shown in the display.
x
Set the key to match that of the song you
wish to play.
Enter the number of sharps or flats of the
corresponding key.
v
Play single note chords (root note) on the
keyboard.
Want to find out more? See page 64.
c
Start the auto accompaniment.
The PortaTone also lets you easily create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single
notes in the scale.
ROOT
G
Dict.
STYLE
ACMP ON
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
ACMP ON
M
7
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
Dict.
STYLE
ACMP ON
CHORD TYPE
M7
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
Smart
STYLE
ACMP ON
b=1
STYLE
15
F
Dm
Gm
Dm
The notes in the keyboard diagram flash
when the chord is played properly.
Want to find out more? See page 62.
To play these
chords....
.....press these
keys (root notes)
