User manual YAMAHA YPR1

[. . . ] 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. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. [. . . ] The first song, "The Entertainer, " plays back, followed by all songs 1 through 20. To stop playback, press the DEMO button again. Controlling the song These convenient buttons let you control song playback just as you would on a CD player or tape deck. PAUSE Pressing this pauses playback of the song at the current point in the song. Press the PAUSE button again to resume playback of the song from the paused point. 12 Playing a single selected song Hold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appropriate key (C5 - G6, as indicated on the panel) to select the desired song. The selected song starts playing back as soon as you release the SONG button. To stop the song, press the SONG button again. n If you press the SONG button without selecting a specific song, the currently selected song will play. C5 G6 REW (Rewind) Hold this button down to move measure-by-measure in reverse through the song. The song automatically starts playing back from the selected point as soon as the REW button is released. FF (Fast Forward) Hold this button down to fast forward through the song. The song automatically starts playing back from the selected point as soon as the FF button is released. n The REW and FF buttons can also be used when playback is paused; to start playback again from the selected position, press the SELECT (START/STOP) button. (In this case, the PAUSE button cannot be used to start playback. ) n The song cannot be heard when holding down the REW button. 13 Practicing Along With the So The YPR-50 provides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. You can change the tempo (speed) of the song, and select Parts L (LEFT) and R (RIGHT) for playback. n Pressing the PIANIST STYLE button while standby is active turns off the Pianist feature. E0 B1 Changing the tempo When you select the Pianist style, the best-suited tempo and time signature is automatically called up as well. Naturally, you can change the tempo of the song ­ for example, you can make it slower to help when you practice. 3. Stop the Pianist style To stop the Pianist style, press the PIANIST STYLE button again. An ending pattern automatically plays back before the style is stopped. Adjusting the tempo To raise or lower the tempo, press the TEMPO UP or DOWN button. The tempo speeds up by a small amount with each press of the TEMPO UP button. The tempo slows down by a small amount with each press of the TEMPO DOWN button. Each song has been given a "preset" or ideal tempo for playback. To instantly reset the preset tempo for the song, simultaneously press both the TEMPO UP and TEMPO DOWN buttons. Setting the tempo value directly Simultaneously hold down both the TEMPO UP and TEMPO DOWN buttons and press the appropriate key (E 5 - G6) corresponding to the desired tempo. 16 Stylings 2. Start the Pianist style The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. You can perform along with the professional accompaniment by playing the melody with your right hand. Accompaniment Section About accompaniment fingering You can "play" the Pianist accompaniment with one of two different methods: Single Finger or Fingered Chord. C Cm C7 Cm 7 C Cm Cm 7 With Single Finger, you can change to the desired chords by playing simple one-, two- or three-finger chord indications. With Fingered Chord, you can change chords by playing all the notes of the chord, with conventional voicing and fingering. n For more information on fingering, see "Multi Fingering" on page 24. n You can change the Pianist style even if another style is playing. Using the metronome The metronome is extremely useful, since it helps you stay in time with the Pianist accompaniment. The metronome beats in perfect time with the music, helping you to play more accurately. [. . . ] Navarinou Street 13, P. Code 10680, Athens, Greece Tel: 01-364-7111 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de Mexico S. A. De C. V. , Departamento de ventas Javier Rojo Gomez No. 1149, Col. Tel: 686-00-33 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J. Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 KOREA Cosmos Corporation 1461-9, Seocho Dong, Seocho Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: 02-3486-0011 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn. , Bhd. [. . . ]