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8 Playing the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the YDP-121’s voices. There are also 50 piano songs that you can play individually, all in sequence, or in random order. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes. NOTE • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 20) is in use. * See page 29 for a complete listing of the demo tunes. Voice Demo Engage the Demo Mode ...........................................
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song Engage the Piano Song Mode ......................................................... SONG Press the [SONG] button to engage the piano song mode — the [SONG], [1] and [2] indicators will light. Play a Piano Song ......................................................................................... SONG SELECT To play any of the 50 piano songs provided, use the [SONG SE- LECT / ] buttons to select the number of the tune you want to play – + /NO /YES
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10 Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a piano song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase .............................. Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at FUNCTION the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat. This sets the “A” point (“A-” wi
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song Part Cancel The 50 piano songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by the recorder’s [1] track, and the left-hand part is played by recorder’s [2] track. (Some of the songs are arrangements for four-hands, tracks [1] and [2] corre- spond to primo and secondo parts of the arrangement.) Turn the Desired Part Off ........
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12 The Dual Mode The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the HARPSI- PIPE PIANO CHORD STRINGS ORGA same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice selector. According to the voice numbering priority
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Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times ROOM until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indica- HALL1 REVERB HALL2 tors light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No STAGE reverb is produced when all indicators are off. OFF No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit. ROOM This setting add a co
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14 The Pedals The YDP-121 has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Damper (Right) Pedal ................................................................................ The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. Soft pedal Sostenuto (Center
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Touch Sensitivity Four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few HARD times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the TOUCH MEDIUM SOFT indicators light in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed). HARD The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness. MEDIUM
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16 Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the YDP-121 over a 427.0 Hz … 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz) range in approximately 0.2 Hertz intervals. Pitch control is useful for tuning the YDP-121 to match other instruments or recorded music. Tuning Up ............................................................................................................... A-1 B-1 C3 B3 Z To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. X Press any key between
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The Metronome & Tempo Control The YDP-121 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing METRO- NOME the [METRONOME] button. When on, the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. Beat indicator Metronome Time Signature .................................................................
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18 Using the Recorder The YDP-121 features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “overdub” one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. The recorder feature is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can also be just plain fun. The recorder actually records the following data: Entire Song Tempo Tim
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IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage
specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a
voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main
keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage se-
lector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set
at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. To change the setting use
a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the cor
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or • Only use the voltage specified as correct fo
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2 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha YDP-121 Digital Piano. Your YDP-121 is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your YDP-121 will give you many years of musical pleasure. Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive power, while the AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic reproductions of all other voices. Piano-like touch response — adjustable in 4 sta
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Contents The Control Panel .......................................................... 6 The Function Mode ...................................................... 23 To Select a Function … ...................................... 23 Key Cover & Music Stand .............................................. 8 F1: Tuning ................................................................ 24 Selecting & Playing Voices ............................................ 9 F2: Scale ..........................
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4 The Control Panel ROOM MASTER VOLUME GRAND HARPSI- PIPE HALL1 HARD MIN MAX DEMO TRANSPOSE REVERB TOUCH PIANO E.PIANO CHORD STRINGS ORGAN VARIATION HALL2 MEDIUM STAGE SOFT 234 5 6 7 ROOM MASTER VOLUME HALL 1 HARD GRAND HARPSI- PIPE METRO- SONG START/ TRACK MIN MAX DEMO TRANSPOSE REVERB TOUCH PIANO E. PIANO CHORD STRINGS ORGAN VARIATION NOME TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT STOP REC 1 2 HALL 2 MEDIUM STAGE SOFT FUNCTION –/NO +/YES A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
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The Control Panel ! [SONG] Button This button enters the Piano Song Mode. While in this mode you can use the [SONG SELECT / ] buttons to select from 50 songs. @ [SONG SELECT / ] (–/NO, +/YES) Buttons METRO- SONG START/ TRACK NOME TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT STOP REC 12 These buttons select a piano song number for FUNCTION –/NO +/YES playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other 89 0 ! @ # $ parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” func- tions). 1 # [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
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6 Key Cover & Music Stand Key Cover To open the key cover: ZLift the cover slightly (not too much). XSlide the cover open. To close the key cover: Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing ZSlide the cover toward you. the cover. XGently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION • Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. • D
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Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On................................................................................................... After making sure that the YDP-121’s AC cord is properly plugged into the YDP-121 itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, POWER press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. When the power is turn
