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6.6 Master Tuning
In situations such as when playing in ensemble with
other instruments, you can adjust the HP-237e's refer-
ence pitch to that of another instrument.
Middle A ("A4") is generally used for tuning instru-
ments. When playing in ensemble with other instru-
ments, tune each instrument to the same reference
pitch to ensure that you will be in tune with each oth-
er.
The reference pitch can be set to any value from
415.3Hz-466.2 Hz. "440.0 Hz" is the power-on
default for the reference pitch.
Lowering/ raising the reference pitch
While holding down the [Demo] button, press the
"C4" note to lower the reference pitch, or the "D4"
note to raise it.
Note: See also "Functions assigned to the keyboard" on
page 26 for the exact keys to press.
Each time you press the "C4" key, the pitch will fall by
0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will
continue falling.
Each time you press the "D4" key, the pitch will rise by
0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will
continue rising.
Setting the reference pitch to 440Hz
While holding down the [Demo] button, press the
"C#4" key on the keyboard.
Note: See also "Functions assigned to the keyboard" on
page 26 for the exact keys to press.
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Demo
While holding down Press
The reference pitch will be set to 440Hz. This is the
most commonly used setting.
HP-237e
Setting the reference pitch to 442Hz straight
away
While holding down the [Demo] button, press the
"D#4" key on the keyboard.
The standard pitch will be set to 442Hz. This setting is
often used for concert pianos. The A4 (Middle A) key
will sound at 442.0 Hz.
Note: By holding down the [Demo] and (Metronome)
[Sound] buttons, and pressing the corresponding note, you
can hear a reference tone (Middle A) as you adjust the
pitch.
6.7 Playing songs using classical
tunings |
Your HP-237e also allows you to perform using the
tunings that were in use at the time that classical
music (such as Baroque) was composed. Most mod-
ern songs are composed based on the assumption that
equal-tempered tuning (the tuning in use almost uni-
versally today) will be used when performing. Howev-
er, in the age of classical music there were a variety of
different tunings. Thanks to these tunings you can
experience what the chords in certain pieces sounded
like originally.
Note: Equal temperament is selected each time the
HP-237c's power is turned on.
Select the tonic (C5-B5)
1. While holding down the [Piano 1], [Electric Piano
1], and [Harpsichord] buttons, press the correspond-
ing key (CA- B4).
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