Using The Metronome; Sounding Arpeggio Phrases Automatically (Arpeggiator - Casio CT-X9000IN User Manual

Using the Metronome

The metronome sounds a regular tone to mark time. Use the
metronome when you want to practice playing at a regular
tempo.
To start or stop the metronome
1.
Specify the time signature.
• You can specify a time signature numerator (0 to 16)
and denominator (4 or 8).
(1) Hold down ct METRONOME until "BeatNume" is
displayed.
(2) Use bn [–] and [+] or the bl dial to change the time
signature numerator setting value within the range of
0 to 16 (Default: 4).
Setting
Value
2 to 16 Specifies numerator from 2 to 16. An accent
sounds on the first beat only.
1 All beats accented.
0 All beats unaccented.
(3) Use the [1] (V) and [3] (W) bm number keys to
display "BeatDeno".
(4) Use bn [–] and [+] to specify the time signature
denominator.
• The setting value 1 is
while setting value 2 is
(5) Press the [4] (EXIT) bm number key.
2.
Use the dk TEMPO [w] and [q] buttons to
change the tempo setting.
• For information about the tempo setting, see
"Changing Auto Accompaniment Speed (Tempo)"
(page EN-45).
3.
Press ct METRONOME.
This starts the metronome. The number of measures
since the metronome was started is indicated in the
upper right corner of the display.
Note Value
Measure
4.
To stop the metronome, press
ct METRONOME again.
Accent
(quarter note beats),
(eighth note beats).
Tempo
Beat
To adjust the balance between metronome
and keyboard volume
Perform the procedure under "To configure function settings
with the bk FUNCTION button" (page EN-107) and configure
the following setting: Metronome (Metronom) 3 Metronome
Volume (Volume) (page EN-112).
Sounding Arpeggio Phrases
Automatically (Arpeggiator)
With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios and
other phrases automatically by simply pressing keys on the
keyboard. You can select from a number of different arpeggio
options, including playing arpeggios from a chord, playing
various phrases automatically, and more.
• A single button is used to control the arpeggiator and auto
harmonize (page EN-51). Because of this, auto harmonize
cannot be used while the arpeggiator is in use.
To turn on the arpeggiator
1.
Press do AUTO HARMONIZE/
ARPEGGIATOR and confirm that the
[ARPEGGIATOR] indicator is displayed.
• Playing a chord or single notes on the keyboard will
play back the currently selected arpeggio.
Playing on the Keyboard
Displayed
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