User manual YAMAHA AVANTGRAND N1

[. . . ] Before using this instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 6 ­ 7. When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 37 for the assembly instructions. ) Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die , , VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN" auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen. Wenden Sie sich bezüglich Zusammenbau und Transport des Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler. [. . . ] In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to F major. While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press one of the F#2­F#3 keys to set the desired amount of transposition. Holding down both controls shows the current amount of transposition. F#2 F#3 Default setting: 0 (Normal pitch) The transposition amount is restored to the default setting when the power is turned off. C3 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4+5 Transpose down. Transpose up. Normal pitch To transpose the pitch down (in semitone steps): Press one of the F#2­B2 keys while holding the [FUNCTION] button. To transpose the pitch up (in semitone steps): Press one of the C#3­F#3 keys while holding the [FUNCTION] button. To initialize the normal pitch: Press the C3 key while holding the [FUNCTION] button. 20 · N1 Owner's Manual Basic Operations and More Fine-tuning the Pitch You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play this instrument along with other instruments or CD music. To tune up (in about 0. 2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [+] button. Holding down both buttons shows the current pitch setting (Hz). 32. 0 Example: 432. 0Hz The tuning setting is retained even when the power is turned off. 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) Default setting: 440. 0Hz (=A3) To tune down (in about 0. 2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [-] button. 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 (Hz). N1 Owner's Manual · 21 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. 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 Default setting: Equal The scale is restored to the default setting when the power is turned off. C5 Display Key C5 C#5 D5 Scale Equal Pure Major Pure Minor 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 D#5 Pythagorean 5 6 7 E5 Mean-Tone F5 Werckmeister F#5 Kirnberger Setting 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. Default setting: C The base note is restored to the default setting when the power is turned off. C4 Key C4 C#4 D4 Base Note C C# D Key D#4 E4 F4 B4 Key F#4 G4 G#4 Base Note F# G Ab Key A4 A#4 B4 Base Note A Bb B Base Note Eb E F Example: F~ F# (Followed by a high bar if sharp) G G A_ Ab (Followed by a low bar if flat) 22 · N1 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. 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