User manual YAMAHA AVANT GRAND N-2

[. . . ] Before using this instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 6 ­ 7. N3: When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 41 for the assembly instructions. ) Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die , , VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN" auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen. N3: Wenden Sie sich bezüglich Zusammenbau und Transport des Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler. [. . . ] To tune down (in about 0. 2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [-] button. Holding down both buttons shows the current pitch setting. The tuning setting is retained even when the power is turned off. 32. 0 Example: 432. 0Hz Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to the frequency of a sound and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. Setting range: 414. 8­466. 8Hz (=A3) Normal setting: 440. 0Hz (=A3) To restore standard pitch: While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. Holding down all three buttons shows the current pitch setting. 23 N3/N2 Owner's Manual · 25 ENGLISH Basic Operations and More Scale Tuning You can select various scales. However, history has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. You can experience the tunings of these genres. ENGLISH While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press one of the C5­F#5 keys to select the scale. Holding down both controls shows the current scale setting. F#5 Normal setting: Equal C5 Display Key C5 C#5 D5 D#5 Equal Pure Major Pure Minor Pythagorean Scale Description The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies -- such as choirs and a cappella singing. This scale was devised by the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are collapsed into a single octave. The 3rd in this tuning are slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th are beautiful and suitable for some leads. This scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more "in tune. " It was especially popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger systems, which were themselves improvements on the mean-tone and Pythagorean scales. The main feature of this scale is that each key has its own unique character. The scale was used extensively during the time of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it is often used when performing period music on the harpsichord. 1 2 3 4 5 E5 Mean-Tone 6 F5 Werckmeister 7 F#5 Kirnberger Determines the Base Note for each scale While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press one of the C4­B4 keys. Holding down both controls shows the current base note setting. Normal setting: C C4 Key C4 C#4 D4 Base Note C C# D Key D#4 E4 F4 Base Note Eb E F B4 Key F#4 G4 G#4 Base Note F# G Ab Key A4 A#4 B4 Base Note A Bb B Example: F~ F# (Followed by a high bar if sharp) G G A_ Ab (Followed by a low bar if flat) 24 26 · N3/N2 Owner's Manual Recording your Performance This instrument's recording function enables you to record your performance. Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. Audio recording and data recording Cassette tape recordings use a different data format than this instrument. On the other hand, this instrument records information about the notes and voices being played and about the timing and tempo of those notes. When you play back a recorded performance on this instrument, its internal tone generator reproduces the sound according to the recorded information. 2 1 3, 4, 5 1 1 Select a voice for the recording. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the [+] or [-] button to select the desired voice (page 18). Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. You can also use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level during playback. 2 Engage the Record mode. Press the [RECORD] button. The [RECORD] button indicator lights up steadily, and the [PLAY/STOP] button indicator flashes. You cannot engage the Record mode while another song, such as a demo song, is playing. 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