Tutorial: Song Mode
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make the first track contain the piano part for this song (see below.) You can do this quickly by
entering 1 on the alphanumeric pad and pressing Enter.
Part 2: Set The Tempo
For this example, we will leave the song at its default time signature, 4/4 (see the Song mode
chapter for details on setting the time signature.) Follow the steps below to set a tempo for your
song. It is easiest to choose your tempo before recording any tracks, but the tempo can be
adjusted after recording as well (see the Song mode chapter for details on changing the tempo after
recording.)
1. On the Song mode MAIN page, use the cursor buttons to navigate to the Tempo field and enter a
tempo. Entering the tempo with the alphanumeric pad is the easiest method if you know your
desired tempo. The plus/minus buttons and alpha wheel are useful for making smaller adjustments.
Tempo is set in beats per minute (BPM.) For this example, let’s set a medium tempo of 100 BPM.
In the Tempo field use the alphanumeric pad to enter 100 and press Enter (see below.)
Note: You can also set the tempo using the Tap Tempo Button, see the Master mode chapter for details.
2. To hear the metronome play your tempo, use the right more button to find and then press the BIG
soft button. This brings you to the Song:Big Time page. On the Song:Big Time page, set the