Smartkey™ Playback - Yamaha piano Operating Manual

CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features
SmartKey™ Playback
The SmartKey feature of your Disklavier is a unique
application of Yamaha's patented "Guide" system
technology and compatible with SmartKey software.
With the SmartKey software, non-players can play
simple melodies by following the guidance of the prompt
key without a written music book.
Note:
SmartKey software may not be available in
some countries.
Note:
SmartKey is a trademark of Yamaha
Corporation or Yamaha Corporation of America.
1
Select the desired song with
(→ pg. 12 "Selecting a Song" in
"Quick Guide")
2
Press .
Key prompt (The key slightly moves
downward)
35
icon.
Key prompt
Key notation
As a reference, "C3" is middle "C", which means "C4"
is an octave above middle "C" and so on.
Middle "C"
3
Follow and play the prompt key.
The Disklavier plays a simple melody.
4
Continue to play the prompt keys one
by one until the end of the song.
Notice that the Disklavier patiently waits for you to
play the right key before proceeding to the next key.
Also, notice that if you happen to miss the prompt
key, it will gently remind you the right key every
few seconds until you play the right key.
Selecting the Part to Be Guided
You can activate the SmartKey function only for your
desired part ([L] or [R]). The [Guide] option should be
turned on in advance. (→ pg. 34)
1
Show the [Part] screen. (→ pg. 24
"Playing Back Only the Desired Piano
Part")
[Part] screen
Left-hand part
Right-hand part