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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recom- mended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    The EZ-20 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite The EZ-20 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - a set of learning tools that uti- lize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Lesson ...
  • Page 5 Portable Grand ... page 40 The EZ-20 also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano perfor- mance. Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic “Stereo Sampled Piano” voice and configures the entire EZ-20 for optimum piano play. Special Pianist styles - with piano- only accompaniment - are also provided.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Setting Up ...8 Power Requirements ... 8 Using Headphones... 9 Connecting a Keyboard Amplifi- er or Stereo System... 9 Using a Footswitch... 9 Using the MIDI Terminals ... 9 Panel Controls and Terminals.10 Quick Guide ...12 Songs ... 12 Playing the Demo Songs...
  • Page 7 MIDI Functions... 58 About MIDI ... 58 MIDI Terminals ... 58 How Can MIDI be Used? ... 59 Troubleshooting... 60 Voice List ... 61 Sound Effects&Drum Kit List . 63 Style List & Multipads ... 64 MIDI Implementation Chart... 66 Specifications ...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    When you plan not to use the EZ-20 for a long period of time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/...

  • Page 9: Using Headphones

    Connecting a Keyboard Ampli- fier or Stereo System Though the EZ-20 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the EZ-20 and any external devices are...

  • Page 10: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel 1 [MASTER VOLUME] dial... 22 2 Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])... 22 3 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ... 40 4 [METRONOME] button... 40 5 [DEMO] button ... 28 6 [OVERALL] buttons ... 23 7 [SONG] button ... 28 8 [VOICE] button ...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    If you do not wish to play the Demo songs when you press the [DEMO] button, turn on the power to the EZ-20 while pressing and holding down the [DEMO] button. To activate the Demo playback function, turn on the power to the EZ-20 in the normal manner.

  • Page 13: Playing A Single Song

    20’s songs (#001–#100). Also, simply by pressing the [START/STOP] button, you can start playback. 1 Start the Song. When the power of the EZ-20 is turned on, the song of “003: Linus And Lucy” is selected. For instructions on selecting songs, see page 28. 2 Stop the song.

  • Page 14: Lesson

    Lesson feature. Let’s start the practice, following the light. 1 Select Timing, Waiting, or Minus One, and start the lesson. When the power of the EZ-20 is turned on, the song of ”003: Linus And Lucy” and the right-hand part are selected.
  • Page 15 Want to find out more? See page 35. Grade The EZ-20 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and - like a real teacher - tells you how well you did each practice. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: “Try Again,” “Good,” “Very Good,”...

  • Page 16: Voices

    Guide Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automati- cally reset the entire EZ-20 for piano play. 1 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The song and style are also set for piano performance. 2 Play the keyboard.

  • Page 17: Playing The Abc/Doremi Voices

    2 Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 43. Selecting and Playing Other Voices The EZ-20 has a huge total of 100 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now... 1 Press the [VOICE] button.

  • Page 18: Auto Accompaniment

    3 4 7 Using the Auto Accompaniment Simply play chords with your left hand - and the EZ-20 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band!
  • Page 19 3 Turn the auto accompani- ment on. 4 Turn the Sync Start func- tion on. 5 Play a chord with your left hand. The auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 53.

  • Page 20: Looking Up Chords In The Dictionary

    Continuation Quick STEP Auto Accompaniment Guide Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord... Chord detection key range (C1–F # 2)
  • Page 21 2 Specify the root note of the chord (in this case, G). 3 Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7). 4 Play the chord by pressing the keys lighted up. The chord name flashes and a ”congratulations” melody is played, when the chord is played properly.

  • Page 22: Panel Display Indications

    Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the in- strument at the minimum level. When you are not using the EZ-20 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or re- move the batteries from the instrument.
  • Page 23 Overall indicator Overall settings The [OVERALL] button en- able you to make EZ-20’s global settings. ABC/DoReMi GRADE TALKING TRANSPOSE TUNING ACMP/SONG VOLUME 55, 31 METRONOME VOLUME If you press the [OVERALL] button located in the upper-left of the display, a menu icon advances and the top row in the display indicates the currently-selected “setting item”...

  • Page 24: Selecting A Function

    • Pressing the [STYLE], [VOICE], or [SONG] button enables you to select one of EZ-20’s basic functions. (The icon of the selected function appears.) • If you select a song or accompaniment, then select a voice, the EZ-20 indicates the following: [Song Voice] Select a voice using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 25 Numeric keypad Name & number indication (Song/Style/Voice) The top row of the display indicates the name and number of the currently-selected function. E.g., Selecting a song Song number Song name Selecting a number • To increment or decrement the number, use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons.
  • Page 26 Panel Display Indications Accompaniment On indicator This appears when the auto accompaniment has been turned on. ABC/DoReMi indicators These show the guide voice (“ABC” or “DoReMi”) for the Lesson function.

  • Page 27: Fingering Guide

    Measure indicator The measure numbers of a song or accompaniment are displayed. Chord indicator This indicator indicates the name of the currently-played chord or a chord you play on the keyboard. Notation display When you are using the Lesson function, the notation display indicates the song melody or chord notation.

  • Page 28: Selecting And Playing Songs

    Press the [DEMO] button. Songs from #1 to #100 will be played sequentially. If you select a song after another song has started playing, the EZ-20 will sequentially play songs in the category (e.g., Piano/Classical etc. See page 13.) that contains the selected song.
  • Page 29 Select the desired song number. Use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[–] buttons (page 25). Start and stop the song playback. Press the [START/STOP] button to start song playback. You can play the keyboard along with the playback. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop song playback. The playback will repeat until you press the [START/STOP] button.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Tempo

    Selecting and Playing Songs Adjusting the Tempo Song and accompaniment tempo can be adjusted in the range of q=40–240 (the num- ber of quarter notes per minute). Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to change the tempo value.

  • Page 31: Song Volume Level

    Song Volume Level Adjust the song volume to balance with the level of the keyboard performance. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “SONG VOL” appears in the display. Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the song volume (000–127). •...

  • Page 32: Switching The Light Guide On And Off

    Selecting and Playing Songs Switching the Light Guide On and Off You can switch the Light Guide on the keyboard on or off. The Light Guide can be used as a keyboard guide during song playback or while you are using the Lesson or the Dictionary function. Press the [LIGHT ON/OFF] button to turn the Light Guide on or off.

  • Page 33: Multi Pads

    This convenient function lets you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as you play the EZ-20. There are a total of 19 different sounds or phrases. This function is assigned to the keyboard range of C1–F#2 only when you play back songs that sup- port the function.

  • Page 34: A-B Repeat

    Selecting and Playing Songs A-B Repeat The convenient A-B Repeat function is an ideal aid for practicing and learning. It allows you to specify a phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it - while you play or practice along with it.

  • Page 35: Song Lesson

    Song Lesson You can practice playing a song selected from Lesson songs #001–100. Using the Lesson Feature Select one of the Lesson songs. Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to select the desired song. Select the part you wish to work on (left, right or both.) If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button;...
  • Page 36 Lesson 3: Minus One ...This lesson step lets you practice playing the • In Lesson 2, the rhythm part is muted. • If the Talking function is turned on, the EZ-20 announces the Lesson number. • To exit from the Lesson, press the corresponding LESSON button.

  • Page 37: Abc/Doremi Guide

    ABC/DoReMi Guide When the ABC/DoReMi Guide is activated, the EZ-20 sings the next note to play using “A, B, C...” or “Do, Re, Mi...” in Lesson 2. To change the guide voice (ABC or DoReMi), press the [ABC/DoReMi] button (page 43).

  • Page 38: Grade

    Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each prac- tice. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: “Try Again,” “Good,” “Very Good,” and “Excellent.” When the Talking function (page 39) is on, the EZ-20 also “announces” your grade.

  • Page 39: Talking

    Talking This feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments as well as the titles of the Lesson steps and the names of certain functions. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly to select “TALKING”. Press the [+]/[–] buttons to turn the Talking on or off. Talking off Talking on The Talking function includes the following...

  • Page 40: Portable Grand

    You can practice playing “a real piano,” by pressing the [ POR- TABLE GRAND ] button. When you press the [ PORTABLE GRAND ] button, the EZ-20 configures all the settings for piano performance. The “PIANIST” styles are played without any rhythm sound.

  • Page 41: Setting The Time Signature Of The Metronome

    Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other EZ-20 sounds. The volume range is 000–127. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly to select “METRONOME VOLUME”.

  • Page 42: Playing Voices

    ABC (Oboe) voice (#097), DoReMi (Oboe) voice (#098) When you play the keyboard, the EZ-20 “sings” the corresponding notes using ABC or DoReMi. If the Transpose value is adjusted (other than “00”), they sound using Oboe voice.
  • Page 43 Play the selected voice. Try playing different voices. Selecting the ABC or DoReMi voice Simply by pressing the [ABC/DoReMi] button, you can select the ABC (Oboe) voice (#097) or DoReMi (Oboe) voice (#098). The setting is also valid for the guide voice for the Lesson function (page 37).

  • Page 44: Transpose

    Playing Voices Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompani- ment of the selected style. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ±12 semitones (±1 octave). Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly to select “TRANSPOSE”.

  • Page 45: Tuning

    Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ±50. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly to select “TUNING”. Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the desired Tuning value (–50 –...

  • Page 46: Auto Accompaniment

    Auto Accompaniment The EZ-20 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - as well as voice set- tings appropriate for each pattern - for various popular music styles. A total of 100 different styles are available, in several different categories. With the auto accompaniment function, the EZ-20 auto-...

  • Page 47: Starting Accompaniment

    Start As soon as you press the [START/STOP] button, the rhythm part starts playing. When you play a chord in the accompaniment key range, the EZ-20 produces the bass and chords. When you press the [START/STOP] button, only the rhythm part of the selected accompaniment starts playing.

  • Page 48: Tap Start

    The rhythm part starts playing. Intro Sync start Press the [SYNC START] button. The EZ-20 enters Sync start waiting mode, and the icon flashes. Then press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The EZ-20 waits for the sync start that begins with an Intro section.

  • Page 49: Changing The Tempo

    Changing the Tempo The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 40–240 bpm (beats per minute). Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the desired value. You can also use the convenient Tap Tempo function to change the tempo by “tapping”...

  • Page 50: Using Auto Accompaniment-Multi Fingering

    (see “Single Finger Chords” below). The Fingered technique is that of conventionally playing all the notes of the chord. Whichever method you use, the EZ-20 “understands” what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment. Single Finger Chords Chords that can be produced in Single Finger operation are major, minor, seventh and minor seventh.

  • Page 51: Fingered Chords

    * Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them. If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the EZ-20 will still recog- nize it as a C chord. The chord recognition system also has the following rules and exceptions: •...

  • Page 52: Looking Up Chords In The Dictionary

    Auto Accompaniment Looking up Chords in the dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the indi- vidual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.
  • Page 53 Play a chord, following the Light Guide. The display indicates the notes of the GM7 chord, and the Light Guide indicates which keys to play on the keyboard. The chord name flashes in the dis- play (and a “congratulations” melody is played) when the correct notes are held down.

  • Page 54: Other Chords

    Auto Accompaniment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Writing Chord Names• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Knowing how to read and write chord names is an easy yet invaluable skill. Chords are often written in a kind of shorthand that makes them instantly recognizable (and gives you the freedom to play them with the voicing or inversion that you prefer).

  • Page 55: Playing A Melody Along With The Accompaniment

    Playing a Melody along with the Accompaniment You can play a melody along with the accompaniment. While playing different chords with your left hand... Set a tempo you feel comfortable with. (See page 49.) Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume The playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the accompaniment volume.

  • Page 56: Changing The Accompaniment Section

    Auto Accompaniment Changing the Accompaniment Section Accompaniment consists of Intro, Main A/B (Fill-in), and Ending sections. Using differ- ent sections based on the structure of songs enables you to enhance musical expression. Intro Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button before you start playing to select an Intro section. The Intro section is followed by the Main section.

  • Page 57: Main

    Main There are two Main sections, A and B. When you press the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button, the EZ-20 plays the Fill-in pattern, then changes to another variation. You can also assign the accompaniment sections by press- ing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button before the song starts (while the rhythm part is stopped).

  • Page 58: Midi Functions

    For two MIDI instruments to communicate, they must be connected by MIDI cables. In a basic example, the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of the EZ-20 could be con- nected to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of a sequencer, allowing you to record and play back performance data from the EZ-20.

  • Page 59: How Can Midi Be Used

    • Avoid using MIDI cables 15 meters or longer, since doing so can result in MIDI errors. Viewing the Notation for MIDI Channel 1 • The EZ-20 has a special function that lets you view the notes of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on the display. Connect the MIDI OUT...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    The Pianist styles have no drums or bass - only piano accompaniment. The EZ-20 is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or song.

  • Page 61: Voice List

    Voice List Maximum Polyphony The EZ-20 has 16-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 16 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto Accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when Auto Accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced.
  • Page 62 The following voices cannot be directly selected from the panel controls; they are special voices programmed into the songs of the EZ-20 and are selected automatically in song playback. However, they can be selected by a connected MIDI device; the corresponding bank select messages are: MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H.

  • Page 63: Sound Effects&Drum Kit List

    Sound Effects&Drum Kit List * Each percussion voice uses one note. * Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 ... 2) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are designed to be played alternately with each other.) Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program Change# Keyboard...

  • Page 64: Style List & Multipads

    Style List & Multipads Style List Style Name 8 BEAT 8 Beat Pop 8 Beat Uptempo 8 Beat Standard Folkrock Pop Rock 8 Beat Medium Crystal Pop 16 BEAT 16 Beat1 16 Beat2 16 Beat Pop 16 Beat Shuffle 16 Beat Ballad BALLAD Piano Ballad 8 Beat Ballad...
  • Page 65 Multi pads Keyboard Multi Pads Note# Note Want to play? Piano 1 Check this out! Piano 2 Excellent Very Good Piano 3 Good Piano 4 Try Again Twinkle 1 1,2,3 Twinkle 2 1,2,3,4 Twinkle 3 1,2,1,2,3,4 Twinkle 4...

  • Page 66: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart...
  • Page 68 For program change values, refer to the voice list. Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the EZ-20 panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard. < GM System on > F0H,7EH,7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H All data is restored to the default values.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    • Fingering : Multi fingering • Accompaniment Volume * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 70: Index

    Index Misc. +/- buttons... 23 ABC/DoReMi ... 43 A-B Repeat ... 34 AC Power adaptor ... 8 accompaniment sections ... 56 Accompaniment Volume... 55 Auto Accompaniment ... 46 auxiliary jacks ... 9 Batteries ... 8 Chord Names ... 54 Chord Type ... 54 Chords, About ...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty

    Yamaha. 3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the Dis- trict of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.
  • Page 72 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 74 Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., PA ・ DMI Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2001 Yamaha Corporation V＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊AP＊ ＊ ＊.＊-01A0 Printed in China...

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