Yamaha SILENT Piano SH Owner's Manual page 41

■ 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 Based on natural overtones,
(pure temperament three major chords using these
major) scales produce a beautiful, pure
sound.
3
(pure temperament
minor)
This scale, designed
by Pythagoras, a Greek
4 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
5 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
6
Pythagorean temperament in
(Werckmeister
different ways. With these
temperament)
scales, modulation changes
the impression and feel of the
songs. They were often used in
7
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.
■ Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the metronome.
Setting range 1 to 20
Default setting 15
■ Single Repeat
You can play back the currently selected song
repeatedly.
Setting range
On, Off
Default setting
Off
Note
This setting is deactivated during random playback or all
playback.
Using Various Functions
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Chapter
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