3-Step Lesson
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3-Step Lesson
The 3-step lesson feature takes you through the three distinct
steps described below to help you learn to play tunes on the
keyboard.
J Step 1 – Master the timing.
In this step, pressing any key on the keyboard plays the
correct note, so you can concentrate on getting the timing
right without worrying about playing the right note. The sub-
melody (obbligato) waits until you press a key before
proceeding to the next phrase.
J Step 2 – Master the melody.
In this step, you use the display to learn which fingers you
should use and how loud or soft to play, and the key light
system to learn which keyboard keys to press. The sub-
melody (obbligato) waits until your play the correct note, so
you can learn at your own pace.
J Step 3 – Play at normal speed.
This is where you enjoy actually playing the tunes you learn
using Step 1 and Step 2. The key light system still shows you
which keyboard keys to press, but accompaniment proceeds
at normal speed regardless of whether or not you play the
correct notes.
There are two types of tunes in the Song Bank: Auto
Accompaniment tunes and two-hand accompaniment tunes.
The parts available for 3-step lesson practice depend on the
type of tune you are using.
J Auto Accompaniment Tunes (Numbers 00 through
69)
As their name suggests, these tunes are made up of an Auto
Accompaniment part and a melody part. When using these
tunes for a 3-step lesson, you can practice playing along with
the melody (right hand) part only.
J Two-hand Tunes (Numbers 70 through 99)
These types of tunes are played with both hands, as in a piano
solo. When using these tunes for a 3-step lesson, you can
practice playing along with both the left hand and right hand
parts.
Whenever you select an Auto Accompaniment tune (00 to 69)
for 3-step lesson play, the key lighting system shows you
which keys to press, while the display shows you the notes
and their fingerings.
J Note Pitch
The keyboard key that should be pressed lights, while the
actual pitch of the note appears in the display’s staff notation
area. The fingers you should use to play the notes are also
shown on the display.
J Note Length
Keyboard keys stay lit for as long as the note should be
played. The staff notation and fingerings also remain on the
display for the length of the note.
J Next Note
The keyboard key for the next note to be played flashes, while
a number appears on the display near the finger you should
use to play the next note.
1 START/STOP 2 STOP 3 LEFT/TRACK 1
4 STEP 1 5 STEP 2 6 STEP 3
Tune Types and Their Parts
Key Lighting System Operation and Display
Contents During 3-step Lesson Play
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