User manual YAMAHA PSR-E253/YPT-255

[. . . ] DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. [. . . ] To play back the rhythm part only 036 (C1) 048 (C2) 060 (C3) 072 (C4) 084 (C5) 096 (C6) Auto Accompaniment range If you press the [START/STOP] button (without pressing the [ACMP ON/OFF] button in step 2), only the rhythm part can be played back, and you can play a melody performance using the entire keyboard range. NOTE The highest key for the Auto Accompaniment range is referred to as the “Split Point, ” which can be changed from the default of F#2 via Function number 005 (page 30). € Since the Pianist category Styles (093–100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start rhythm-only playback. When playing these Styles, make sure to carry out Steps 2–4 on this page. Adjusting the Style Volume To adjust the volume balance between Style playback and keyboard, you can adjust the Style Volume. 18 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Playing Styles Style Variations—Sections Each Style consists of “Sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. 7 After the Intro finishes, play the keyboard according to the progression of the Song you are playing. Play chords with your left hand while playing melodies with your right hand, and press the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button as necessary. You can have the Ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit. INTRO≥A Now, you’re ready to start Style playback from the Intro section. Changing the Tempo Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the Tempo value. For information on how to enter chords, see “Chord Types for Style Playback” on page 20. Default setting: 054 (F#2) 090 Tempo Current Tempo value Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the value to the default tempo of the current Style or Song. Using the Tap function While a Song or Style is playing back, press the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice at the desired tempo to change the tempo. While Song or Style playback is stopped, tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button several times to start playback at the tapped tempo—four times for a 4-beat Song or Style or three times for a 3-beat Song or Style. Auto Accompaniment range PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 19 Playing Styles Chord Types for Style Playback For users who are new to chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details. Major Minor Seventh Minor Seventh Major Seventh C Cm C7 Cm7 CM 7 D Dm D7 Dm7 DM 7 E Em E7 Em7 EM7 C F Fm F7 Fm7 FM7 G Gm G7 Gm7 GM7 A Am A7 Am7 AM 7 B Bm B7 Bm 7 BM 7 • Inversions can be used as well as in “root” position—with the following exceptions: , m7 m7b5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7 7b5, 6(9), sus2 , • Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes are omitted. € When playing a chord which cannot be recognized by this instrument, nothing is shown on the display. Easy Chords This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers. For root “C” C Cm C7 Cm 7 To play a major chord Press the root note () of the chord. To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it. [. . . ] Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions. Yamaha will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty, without charge for labor or materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed Yamaha specifications for new parts. If Yamaha elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit. [. . . ]