Yamaha PSR-260 Manual Do Utilizador
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Dictionary
The Dictionary feature is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual
notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly
learn how to play it.
notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly
learn how to play it.
1
Press the [Dict.] button.
2
Specify the root of the chord.
Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as
printed on the panel).
printed on the panel).
3
Specify the type of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.).
Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord type (as
printed on the panel).
printed on the panel).
The display shows the name of the chord, and the individual notes — both in
notation and on the keyboard diagram.
notation and on the keyboard diagram.
4
Play the chord.
Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the ACMP section of the key-
board. The chord name flashes in the display (and a “congratualtions” mel-
ody is played) when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of
the chords are also recognized.)
board. The chord name flashes in the display (and a “congratualtions” mel-
ody is played) when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of
the chords are also recognized.)
To leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button again.
Dict.
116
ACMP
ON
TEMPO
Dict.
8va
116
ACMP
ON
TEMPO
Pressing this key
selects the root G.
selects the root G.
Pressing this key selects
the major seventh chord
type (M7).
the major seventh chord
type (M7).
Notation of chord
Chord name (root and type)
Individual notes of chord (keyboard)
Dict.
7
M
8va
116
ACMP
ON
TEMPO
Dict.
7
M
8va
116
ACMP
ON
TEMPO
Flashes when correct
notes are held.
notes are held.
Indicates notes to be played.