Full-Keyboard Abc; Volume Control; Changing The Abc Split Point; Special Modes - Yamaha Clavinova CVP-83S Owner's Manual

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Auto Bass Chord (ABC)
FULL KEYBOARD
SINGLE FINGER
MIN
RHYTHM
MIN
CHORD 1
MIN
CHORD 2
MIN
BASS
MIDI/
MIN
TRANSPOSE
BASS
SINGLE FINGER
When this advanced auto-accompaniment mode is engaged (press the [FULL KEY-
BOARD] button so that its indicator lights) the Clavinova will automatically create ap-
propriate accompaniment while you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard:
chords, a bass line, arpeggiated chords, a melody line. You don't have to worry about
specifying the accompaniment chords. Although Full-keyboard ABC is designed to work
with many songs, some arrangements may not be suitable for use with this feature. Try
playing a few simple songs in the Full-keyboard ABC mode to get a feel for its capabili-
ties.
The Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode can be engaged by pressing the [SIN-
GLE FINGER] and [FINGERED] buttons simultaneously (both indicators will light).
In this mode the split point is de-activated and notes played anywhere on the keyboard
are detected and used to determine the harmonization of the accompaniment. In the Con-
FINGERED
ventional Full-keyboard ABC mode, chord detection is possible when at least three notes
are played anywhere on the keyboard.
The RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS volume controls can be used to
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adjust the volume of the corresponding accompaniment parts when using ABC. In gen-
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eral, CHORD 1 controls rhythmic chords while CHORD 2 controls more decorative
chords (arpeggios, etc.). The volume of the keyboard can be independently controlled by
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using the BASS volume control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button.
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The ABC split point can be set at any key by pressing the desired key while holding
the [SINGLE FINGER] or [FINGERED] button.
The default split point — F#2 — will always be set automatically whenever the
power is initially turned on.
Some accompaniment notes may be automatically muted if they interfere musically
with what is being played by the right hand. This mute function can be enabled or disa-
bled via the Utility mode "Mute" function described on page 43. The mute function is
normally enabled (default).
When playing a 7th chord in a minor key, the ABC system will automatically shift a 9th
note down to the octave, and a 6th note to the 5th when the "Minor Harmonization" utility
function described on page 43 is turned on. The default setting for this function is off.