User manual YAMAHA PSR-36

[. . . ] Owner's Guide Spielanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual del Propietario YAMAHA Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-36. This PortaTone is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. Contents Before playing . Playing back the Demonstration Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. [. . . ] Try other rhythm patterns as shown below: MARCHING DRUM (set to MARCH/POLKA) Notes: When you play back a customized rhythm, the Auto Bass Chord feature can be used in the same way as with a preset rhythm. The total number of percussion voices that can be used for one pattern amounts to 8. When the power is OFF, the data that you input will be erased automatically. 1. 11 Adding accompaniment Auto Bass Chord section The Auto Bass Chord section is an automatic accompaniment feature. if the MODE selector is set to OFF, the Auto Bass Chord system does not function. With the SINGLE FINGER position selected, you can play chords plus bass notes with just one finger when you press any of the keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section The FINGERED position is suitable for you if you already know how to play chords since it lets you play your own chords and stiil get the bass accompaniment. Slide the selector to the SINGLE FINGER position. Select a rhythm Choose the rhythm you want then press the SYNCHRO START or START button (Don't forget to do this whenever you use the Auto Bass Chord feature). Press a key Press one of the 19 keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section on the left side of the keyboard. 12 You will hear the corresponding chord with bass and rhythm accompaniment. For instance, when you press "C, " you'll obtain a C major chord that plays along with the bass and rhythm. 4. Set the volume Adjust the volume to suit the overall level using the Auto Bass Chord VOLUME control 5. Set the tempo Set the tempo you want using the TEMPO controls in the Rhythm section. Select a variation combination Using the BASS and CHORD VARIATION selectors choose the bass and chord pattern combination most suitable for the kind of music you want to play. Moving the CHORD VARIATION selector to position No. 8 cancels the chord accompaniment, leaving only the bass line and percussion. You can then play your own chords In the normal way. A selected rhythm pattern can also be memorized. The main advantage is that after storing the chord progression and rhythm pattern in the memory, you can have them replayed automatically to accompany you while you concentrate on practicing your melody performances or improvisations. 15 Note: When the power is OFF, the data that you input will be erased automatically. A. Depress the RECORD button in the CHORD SEQUENCER section. Try storing the accompaniment for "Greensleeves". First, select WALTZ in the Rhythm section, and then play the following chord sequence together with the rhythm (using the Auto Bass Chord key section Note 1: Recording can also be started by pressing the START button You can use this method when you want to start with a "blank" chord pattern. Note 2: The accompaniment can be played using either the Single Finger or Fingered mode of the Auto Bass Chord section. However, the Single Finger mode is automatically engaged when you press RECORD except when using the Fingered mode beforehand (see page 13 for instructions on Single Finger and page 14 for Fingered). 3. [. . . ] The PortaTone should not be placed in direct sunlight for a long time. Do not place the instrument near any heating appliance, or leave it inside a car in direct sunlight for any length of time. Direct sunshine can raise the interior temperature of a car with closed doors and windows to as high as 80°C. Temperatures in excess of 60°C can cause physical and/or electrical damage not covered by warranty. [. . . ]