Performing; Selecting Tones; Using The Metronome; Changing The Tempo - Roland F-120 Owner's Manual

& &

Performing

Selecting Tones

This unit contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are
organized into two groups. The Piano [Grand] button is for the
grand piano tone group, and the [Ensemble] button is for group of
the piano combined with other tones such as strings or bass.
The Tone "Grand Piano 1" (
GP1
power is turned on.
1.
Press the Piano [Grand] or [Ensemble] button to select a
tone group .
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the desired tone
variation from within the tone group .
The display shows the tone number.
Button Display Explanation
A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most
GP1
highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of
music.
A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet
GP2
Piano
songs.
[Grand]
button
A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when you
GP3
want the piano to stand out in the band.
GP4
A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime.
En1
GP1 layered with strings.
En2
GP1 layered with choir.
En3
GP1 layered with bell.
Piano
[Ensemble]
The low range plays a bass and ride cymbal, and the mid
button En4
and high ranges play the GP1. Ideal for performing a
"piano trio" by yourself.
o 1
These are various tones other than piano.
Reference
o22
For details, refer to "Tone List" (p. 18).
) is selected when the instrument's

Using the Metronome

You can perform while the metronome sounds.
You can adjust the tempo or beat of the
metronome.
If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at
the tempo and beat of that song.
1.
Press the [Metronome] button so it's lit .
The metronome will begin sounding and
the currently selected tempo value will be
displayed.
The [Metronome] button will blink in synchronization with the time
signature and tempo of the selected song.
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.

Changing the Tempo

1.
Press the [Metronome] button to get the display to
indicate the current tempo .
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo .

Changing the Beat

1.
Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [–] [+]
buttons to select the beat .
Display Beat
2. 2
2/2
Only weak beats will be
0. 4
sounded.
2. 4
2/4
3. 4
3/4
4. 4
4/4 (default)
5. 4
5/4
108
Display Beat
6. 4
6/4
7. 4
7/4
3. 8
3/8
6. 8
6/8
9. 8
9/8
12. 8
12/8
7