User manual KAWAI CA840

[. . . ] In addition, the CN 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. [. . . ] These are settings that affect the sensitivity of the keys, which determines the volume level in response to the key movement. Page 20 7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO The transpose function allows the piano's keys to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. The transpose feature allows the song to be played in the original key, but heard in another key. Step1 PLAYING THE PIANO Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button. While holding the TRANSPOSE button, use the VALUE buttons or the keyboard keys from C2 to C4 to specify the transposition amount. 2 Hold down the button. The display will show a number indicating how many half steps up or down the piano has been transposed. `-5', for example, represents a transposition that is 5 half steps lower. Each time the VALUE button is pressed, the transpose value is increased by one half step, while each time the VALUE button is pressed, the transpose value is decreased by one half step. The piano can be transposed by up to 12 half steps higher or 12 half steps lower. The `C' key at the middle of the keyboard corresponds to the value 0. Hold down the button. -12 0 C +12 Pressing the TRANSPOSE button again turns the TRANSPOSE function off. The TRANSPOSE function remembers the current setting as long as the power is on. Transpose is active when the LED indicator is on, and the notes are transposed according to the set transpose value. For example if the setting is `-3' and the LED indicator for the TRANSPOSE button is on, the notes will be transposed 3 half steps lower. Step1 Move the balance slider to the right or left to adjust the volume balance. Accompaniment Melody As the slider is moved to the right, the sound of the melody becomes louder and the accompaniment becomes softer. The balance changes in the opposite way when the slider is moved to the left. Page 23 CONCERT MAGIC SONG ARRANGEMENT TYPES After playing with Concert Magic for a while, performers may feel that such playing is too easy and that there is very little to learn. While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for beginners, there are also some songs which will prove challenging, and require practice to play proficiently. Each of the 88 Concert Magic songs fall into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. EASY BEAT PLAYING THE PIANO These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the keyboard. Look at the following example, `Für Elise'. Press the key with a steady sixteenth note rhythm. Key on XX XXXXXX XXXX X X X X X X X X 2 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. [. . . ] The piano's sound and any audio signal that is connected to the LINE IN jacks will be heard through the headphones. Page 51 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Caution Ensure that this instruction manual is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN piano, and that two or more people work on assembly. It may be necessary to tilt the unit by 90 degrees while assembling the CN piano. During this time, ensure that hands are not caught in the piano, keyboard lid, or score stand, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual's feet. PARTS PROVIDED Before attempting to assemble the CN piano unit, ensure that all parts are included. A Phillips-head screwdriver will also be required to assemble the unit (not included). [. . . ]