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■ Scale
Certain genres of music are composed based on scales
other than equal temperament, which is the common
piano tuning scale. You can enjoy various scales with
this setting.
One octave is divided into
1
twelve equal intervals.
(equal
Currently the most popular
temperament)
piano tuning scale.
2
(pure temperament
Based on natural overtones,
major)
three major chords using these
scales produce a beautiful, pure
3
sound.
(pure temperament
minor)
This scale, designed
by Pythagoras, a Greek
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philosopher, is based on the
(Pythagorean
interval of a perfect 5th. The
temperament)
3rd produces swells, but the
4th and 5th are beautiful and
suitable for some leads.
Setting
This scale is an improvement
range
of the Pythagorean in that
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the swell of the 3rd has been
(meantone
eliminated. The scale became
temperament)
popular during the late 16th
century through the late 18th
century.
These scales combine
meantone temperament and
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Pythagorean temperament in
(Werckmeister
different ways. With these
temperament)
scales, modulation changes
the impression and feel of the
songs. They were often used in
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the era of Bach and Beethoven.
(Kirnberger
They are often used today to
temperament)
reproduce the music of that era
on harpsichords.
Default setting
1 (equal temperament)
Note
This setting does not revert to its default setting when you turn
the unit off.
Details on Each Function Setup Item
■ Base Note
You need to specify the root when you select a scale
other than equal temperament in the Scale setting.
C, C#, D, E , E, F, F#, G,
Setting range
A , A, B , B
Default setting
C
Note
• This item does not appear when 1 (equal temperament) is
selected in "F4.1 Scale."
• Upper bar indicates the sharp note, and lower bar indicates
the flat note.
#
(C
)
(E )
• This setting does not revert to its default setting when you
turn the unit off.
■ Pitch Curve
The pitch of an acoustic piano has a "stretched curve"
characteristic. That is, the high notes are higher,
and the low notes lower, than they actually are. You
can set the pitch curve of the digital piano to match
the acoustic piano. This is useful when you play the
acoustic piano while overlaying the voice of the digital
piano.
UP
Pitch curve of an upright piano
Pitch curve of a small grand
Setting
GP
piano
range
Pitch curve of a large grand
CF
piano
Default setting
CF
Note
• This setting is fixed to "CF" when you connect the
headphones.
• This setting does not revert to its default setting when you
turn the unit off.
Using Various Functions
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