Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions; Pattern Variation (Sections) - Yamaha YPT-420 Owner's Manual

Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions

Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 33 of
the Quick Guide.
Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment proce-
dure, how you can play chords using the styles, and more.

Pattern Variation (Sections)

This instrument features a wide variety of style "sections" that allow you to vary the arrangement of the
accompaniment to match the song you are playing.
● INTRO section
This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the main sec-
tion. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.
● MAIN section
This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays a main accompaniment pattern, and repeats indefinitely
until another section's button is pressed. There are two variations on the basic pattern (A and B), and the Style
playback sound changes harmonically based on the chords you play with your left hand.
● Fill-in section
This is automatically added before changing to section A or B.
● ENDING section
This is used for the ending of the Song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops automatically.
The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.
1
Press the [STYLE] button and then
select a style.
2
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to
turn auto accompaniment on.
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Intro
Ending
Appears when Auto
Accompaniment is on.
Main A/B
Auto fill
3
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
synchro start on.
● Synchro Start
When the synchro start standby mode is engaged,
style playback will begin as soon as you play a
chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.
You can disengage the synchro-start standby mode
by pressing the [SYNC START] button again.
Beat arrows will flash when
the synchro start standby
mode is engaged