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Four Hands Mode
Four Hands Mode
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Basic O
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Four Hands Mode
The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode
function. However, with Four Hands Mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to
create two separate 44-key instruments with the same playing range. This function is intended to allow two people
to practise together or perform piano duets using a single instrument.
1. Entering Four Hands mode
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the damper pedal.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will start to flash to
indicate that Four Hands mode is in use.
* The default four hands mode split point is set between keys E4 and F4.
The LED indicator for the PIANO1 button will turn on, and the “SK
ConcertGrand” sound will automatically be selected for both the
upper and lower sections.
Four Hands enabled
Upper section
sound
Lower section
sound
2. Changing the upper/lower section sounds
To select a different sound for the upper section:
Press the desired SOUND button.
To select a different sound for the lower section:
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the desired SOUND
button.
* If the included F-10H foot pedal is connected to the instrument, the
pedal will function as a damper pedal for the upper section only.
However, if the optional GFP-3 or F-302 triple pedal is connected,
the right (sustain) and left (soft) pedals will function as independent
damper pedals for the upper and lower sections respectively.
* Preferred Four Hands mode upper/lower sound combinations can be
stored to a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to
page 37 for more information.
Press the
damper pedal
hold
Default Four Hands mode:
The “SK ConcertGrand” sound is selected for both
the upper and lower sections.
Example:
To select the “Classic E.P.” sound for the
upper section, press the E.PIANO button.
hold
× 2
Example:
To select the “Upright Piano” sound for
the lower section, press and hold the SPLIT button,
then press the PIANO2 button twice.