User manual KAWAI CA970

[. . . ] In addition, the CA970 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 1. [. . . ] Jazz Organ Church Organ Harpsichord Vibraphone String Ensemble Slow Strings Choir New Age Pad Atmosphere Press a white key. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on when Concert Grand is selected. When a sound other than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will start to flash. Method 2 Pressing the SOUND SELECT button once will change the sound sequentially. Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired sound is selected. Power-on : : When pressed once : : When pressed twice : : When pressed 7 times : : When pressed 12 times : : When pressed 15 times : : : : : : : : Studio Grand (indicator flashes) : : Modern Piano (indicator flashes) : : Church Organ (indicator flashes) : : Choir : : : : (indicator flashes) : : Concert Grand (indicator ON) Concert Grand (indicator ON) Method 3 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button for more than one second to return to the Concert Grand sound. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on once again. Page 13 2) DUAL The DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. Step 1 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then, from the lowest 15 white keys, press the two keys assigned to the two desired sounds at the same time. The two sounds will be 'layered' together. GETTING STARTED 2 Hold down the button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Press two keys. Please refer to the enclosed function label, or the sound allocation diagram on [page 8]. Example: To layer Concert Grand and Jazz Organ sounds together. Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the lowest white key (A) and the 7th key (G) at the same time. Hold down the button. Press the SOUND SELECT button once to reset the sound type to Concert Grand. Concert Grand Jazz Organ Page 14 3) METRONOME The CA970 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with. Step 1 Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome. GETTING STARTED Step 2 Press the METRONOME button once again to stop the metronome. The metronome is set to a default beat of 1/4 and tempo of 120 each time the piano is turned on. 2 CHANGING THE BEAT (TIME SIGNATURE) The metronome beat (time signature) can be changed to one of seven different beats: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. The volume level of the metronome can also be changed. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then select the desired beat (time signature) by pressing one of the lowermost black keys assigned to that beat. 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 Volume 6/8 + Use the enclosed 'function label' (page 8) for your convenience. Hold down the button. Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the fourth black key from the left to select a 4/4 beat. Tapping faster will cause the music to speed up, while tapping slower will make the music slow down accordingly. Using Concert Magic, even inexperienced pianists can sound like they have been playing for years, simply by pressing one key with one finger. Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music, especially when developing a sense of rhythm. For older people who may believe it is too late to learn the piano, Concert Magic offers an enjoyable first step. With Concert Magic, the CA970 piano can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, even those who have never touched a musical instrument in their life. GETTING STARTED 2 CONCERT MAGIC SONG 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 40 Concert Magic songs fall into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. EASY BEAT 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 XX X XXX XXX XXX MELODY PLAY These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. [. . . ] Insert the Adjuster (G) on the bottom of Pedal Board (C). Untie the connection cord from the Pedal Board and pull it out. Fasten Side Panel (A) and Pedal Board (C) with four bolts (F). Ensure that the bolts are fastened tightly. [. . . ]