Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions; Pattern Variation (Sections); Style - Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-S500 Owner's Manual

Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions

Basic operation of the Style (Auto Accompaniment) feature is described on page 22 of
the Quick Guide.
Included here is information on how you can play the Styles in various ways, how to
adjust the Style volume, how you can play chords using the Styles, and more.

Pattern Variation (sections)

The instrument features a wide variety of Style "sections" that allow you to vary the arrangement of the
accompaniment to match the Song you are playing.
Fill-in Intro
●INTRO section
This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the intro finishes playing, accompani-
ment shifts to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on
the selected Style.
●MAIN VARIATION section
This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays a main accompaniment pattern,
and repeats indefinitely until another section's button is pressed. There are four variations
on the basic pattern (A–D), and the Style playback sound changes harmonically based on
the chords you play with your left hand.
●ENDING section
This is used for the ending of the Song. When the ending is finished, the Auto Accompani-
ment stops automatically. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the
selected Style.
●AUTO Fill-in section
This is automatically added before the current section changes to a newly selected section.
Main variation Ending
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