User manual KAWAI CA800

[. . . ] In addition, the CA800 piano is equipped with reverb and digital effects processors, providing an unrivalled richness of sound. Industry standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) jacks are included, allowing a number of other electronic instruments to be controlled and played simultaneously, creating a range of musical possibilities. This Owner's Manual contains valuable information to help performers make full use of the instrument's many capabilities. Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. [. . . ] Look at the following example, `Für Elise'. The Note Navigator will indicate that a constant, steady rhythm should be maintained throughout the song. This is the distinguishing character of an Easy Beat song. Press the key with a steady sixteenth note rhythm. Fur Elise ~~~~~~< XXXX X X X X X X X X Key on XX XXXXXX MELODY PLAY These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the melody on any key on the keyboard. Singing along as the rhythm is tapped can be helpful. Play `Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' for example. Follow the melody's rhythm as shown. Key on X X X X X X X X X X X X X X When performing fast songs with Concert Magic, it is sometimes easier to tap two different keys with two alternating fingers in order to play at greater speed. Page 26 SKILLFUL These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as `Waltz of the Flowers' shown below. The Note Navigator will be very helpful with the Skillful songs. The metronome is capable of providing a down beat to indicate the beginning of the measure. It is possible to select a different signature where appropriate. There are ten different times signatures available on the CA800 piano: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 12/8. Alternatively, one of the 100 built-in rhythm styles can be used instead of a simple metronome click. Step1 Press the BEAT button. The LED indicator for the BEAT button will turn on and the metronome will begin counting. The currently selected time signature and a visual indicator of each beat will be shown in the LCD display. If a rhythm is selected, the currently selected rhythm name will be shown in the LCD display. Beat = 4/4 8 Beat 1 ~||| ~||| Page 29 Step2 Press the VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature / rhythm. The currently selected time signature or rhythm will be shown in the LCD display. Step3 PLAYING THE PIANO Press the BEAT button again to stop the metronome. Both the TEMPO button and the BEAT button can be used to turn the metronome on and off, depending on whether the tempo or time signature is being adjusted. 2 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME The volume level of the metronome can also be adjusted. Step1 Press the TEMPO and BEAT buttons simultaneously. The volume level of the metronome will be shown in the LCD display, represented by numbers ranging from 1 (soft) to 10 (loud). The default metronome volume level is 5. Volume = ~||| 5 Step2 Press the VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the volume level of the metronome. Step3 Press the TEMPO and BEAT buttons simultaneously again to stop the metronome. Page 30 RHYTHM LIST No. [. . . ] Ensure that more than two people work on the assembly. If attempting to insert the piano without resting the stand against a wall, support the back of the stand to prevent the stand from sliding backwards. 6 7 (A) 8 (K) Caution Ensure that the piano is not dropped on an individual's feet, and that fingers, hands and feet are not caught in the piano. (I) (I) 7. Press the end panel (C) of the stand to the piano (A), and then fasten the piano (A) to the stand with four screws (I). Caution Ensure that the piano and the stand are securely fastened together with the screws, preventing the possibility of the piano falling. 9 10 Protrusion (J) (J) 8. [. . . ]