Transposition: Shifting Pitch
in Semitone Steps
The PSR-48 TRANSPOSE function makes
it possible to shift the pitch of the entire
keyboard up or down in semitone intervals
up to a maximum of six semitones.
"Transposing" the pitch of the PSR-48
keyboard makes it easier to play in difficult
key signatures, and you can simply match
the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a
singer or other instrumentalist.
The TRANSPOSE
and
buttons
are used for transposition. Press the
button to increase the pitch of the
keyboard, or the
button to lower the
pitch. The selected degree of transposition
wilI be displayed on the VOICE/ PITCH/
TRANSPOSE/ VOLUME display
while
the TRANSPOSE
or
button is
pressed, and for approximately 3 seconds
after either TRANSPOSE button is
released.
The transposition range is from –6 to 6,
with -6 corresponding to downward
transposition by 6 semitones, and 6
corresponding to upward transposition by
6 semitones (see chart below). 0 is the
"normal" keyboard pitch value. The normal
transpose value (0) can be recalled at any
time by pressing both the TRANSPOSE
and
buttons at the same time (the
transpose value is automatically set to
0
whenever the power switch is turned ON).
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Display
-
6
-
5
-
4
-
3
-
2
-
1
Transposition
-
6 semitones
-
5 semitones
-
4 semitones
-
3 semitones
-
2 semitones
-
1 semitone
Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
Transposition
+1 semitone
+2 semitones
+3 semitones
+4 semitones
+5 semitones
+6 semitones
