Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose) - Roland HP-201 Owner's Manual

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard
(Transpose)
By using the "Transpose function," you can transpose your performance without
changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with
numerous sharps ( ) or flats (
to play.
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is
comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same
fingering positions).
fig.panel2-6
While holding down
two buttons...
1.
Hold down the [METRONOME] and [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] buttons,
and press the key for the note you want to set as the tonic.
Keys for Setting the Transposition:
The keyboard will be transposed.
The available range is -6–0–5 (semitone steps).
For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, hold down the
[METRONOME] and [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] buttons and press the E5 key.
fig.trans.e
If you play C E G
To cancel the transposition, hold down the [METRONOME] and [REVERB/KEY
TOUCH] buttons and press the "C5" key (transposition 0).
), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you
1 3 -6 -4 -2
0 2 4 5 -5 -3 -1
A0
C5
Press
C5–B5
It will sound E G # B
B5
Performance
This is set to "0" when the
instrument is turned on.
This setting returns to the
original value (0) when you turn
off the power.
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