The Chord Assist Function - Yamaha PortaTone PSR-7000 Owner's Manual

Using the Accompaniment Section
The Chord Assist function is essentially an electronic "chord book" that will show you appropriate fingerings for
chords you enter via the display. The fingerings are indicated by dots on the graphic keyboard in the display, and
correspond to those recognized in the ABC FINGERED 1 mode. You can also play chords on the keyboard in the
same way as in the ABC FINGERED 1 mode.
Z
Select the Chord Assist Function
Select the CHORD ASSIST display either by
turning the [AUTO BASS CHORD] button on and
pressing the
disappears, or by pressing the
LCD button while holding the [AUTO BASS
CHORD] button.
When the CHORD ASSIST function is selected
the ABC FINGERED 1 mode will automatically be
selected and the split point will be set at C#3.
X
Start the Accompaniment
Start the accompaniment by using any of the
methods described on page 27.
C
Select the Chord Root and Type
Use the
chord root.
Use the
The selected chord root and type will appear on
the graphic keyboard display, and the same chord
will appear in notation form on the musical staff
under "selected CHORD" in the upper half of the
display.
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The Chord Assist Function

LCD button before it
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LCD dial to select the desired
LCD dial to select the chord type.
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