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YPR-50
Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the Transpose and
Tuning functions.
Transpose
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist style. It
also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the YPR-50 to other
instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can
be adjusted over a range of +/- 6 semitones (1 octave).
Operation
Simultaneously hold down the TRANSPOSE button and press the appropriate key in the TRANSPOSE section of
the keyboard.
The Transpose values are printed above the keys, indicating the number of semitones up or down from
normal pitch. (Normal pitch is "0," at C3.) For example, to raise the transposition by a whole step – so that
playing the keyboard in the key of C will actually sound in the key of D – hold down the TRANSPOSE button
and press D3.
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The Transpose setting cannot be changed during song playback or when the Pianist feature is on.
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If you use the transpose function during song playback, the octave register of some notes may be different than the original.
Tuning
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist
style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of
other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of +/- 50 (approx. +/- 0.5 semitones).
Operation
Simultaneously hold down the appropriate TUNING control keys (at the left-most side of the keyboard) and press
the appropriate key in the TUNING section of the keyboard.
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