Music Menu; Concert Magic; Selecting A Concert Magic Song - Kawai Concert Performer CP3 Owner's Manual

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6. Music Menu

The CP's Music Menu consists of various functions for listening, learning and playing music. The Concert Magic
function allows non-pianists to enjoy creating music, while the Lesson function is a fun way for budding pianists to
learn to play or improve their existing skills.

1) Concert Magic

Thanks to Kawai's innovative CONCERT MAGIC (CM) feature, absolutely anyone can sit at the Concert Performer
and experience the joy of being a real performing musician... even if they have never touched a musical instrument
in their life!
Concert Magic allows you to play a song by simply tapping any key on the keyboard. Regardless of what keys
you play, the notes that are heard will be the correct ones for the song. However, what makes this really exciting
is that you control the timing of the notes, as well as their dynamics. This lets you add a level of expressiveness
and individuality to the song that makes it real musical performance.
As you play a CM song, a handy Note Navigator display helps you keep track of where you are in the music, as well
as suggesting how the rhythm of the song should be tapped out on the keys. Many of the CM songs have lyrics
that can be displayed as the song is being performed. As the song is played, a Bouncing Ball makes its way over
the lyrics, following the player's performance and encouraging everyone around the instrument to sing along.
The Concert Performer can also automatically play any of the Concert Magic songs. Listening to the song first can
make it easier to play. There is also a Chain Play mode, giving you options to listen to groups of CM songs.
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Selecting a Concert Magic Song

The 176 on-board Concert Magic songs are divided into eight groups by song category: Children's Songs, American
Classics, Patriotic Songs, Christmas Songs, Hymns, Classics, Special Occasions, and International songs.
To select a song:
Step 1
Press the MUSIC button.
Step 2
Touch the CONCERT MAGIC icon.
In addition, you can create and play your own Concert Magic songs using a USB memory device.
The MUSIC menu will be shown in the LCD display.
The song selection menu will be displayed.