Yamaha PSR-225 User Manual
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Using the Chord Guide function
Learning how to play specific chords
z
Enter the Style mode, then press the
CHORD GUIDE button until “Dict.” is
shown in the display.
CHORD GUIDE button until “Dict.” is
shown in the display.
x
Specify the root note of the chord.
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated
in the keyboard diagram in the display.
in the keyboard diagram in the display.
c
Specify the chord type of the chord.
Step 3
Chord Guide
G M
7
Root note Chord type
Example:
Here, you’ll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show
the individual notes of chords.
the individual notes of chords.
Playing appropriate chords with just one finger
z
Enter the Style mode, then press the
CHORD GUIDE button until “Smart” is
shown in the display.
CHORD GUIDE button until “Smart” is
shown in the display.
x
Set the key to match that of the song you
wish to play.
Enter the number of sharps or flats of the
corresponding key.
wish to play.
Enter the number of sharps or flats of the
corresponding key.
v
Play single note chords (root note) on the
keyboard.
keyboard.
Want to find out more? See page 64.
c
Start the auto accompaniment.
The PortaTone also lets you easily create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single
notes in the scale.
notes in the scale.
ROOT
G
Dict.
STYLE
ACMP ON
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
ACMP ON
M
7
CHORD GUIDE
DICTIONARY
SMART
EZ
OFF
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
Dict.
STYLE
ACMP ON
CHORD TYPE
M7
CHORD GUIDE
DICTIONARY
SMART
EZ
OFF
001 116
MEASURE
TEMPO
Smart
STYLE
ACMP ON
b=1
STYLE
15
INTRO/
ENDING rit.
ENDING rit.
START/
STOP
SYNC-
START
START
F
Dm
Gm
Dm
The notes in the keyboard diagram flash
when the chord is played properly.
when the chord is played properly.
Want to find out more? See page 62.
To play these
chords....
chords....
.....press these
keys (root notes)
keys (root notes)