Kawai CN21 - Manual (Page 17)

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GETTING ST
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‘ PERFORMING A SONG
Step 1
Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys.
Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will
grow louder; if the keys are tapped more softly, the music will become quieter. Tapping faster will cause the
music to speed up, while tapping slower will make the music slow down accordingly. Using Concert Magic, even
inexperienced pianists can sound like they have been playing for years, simply by pressing one key with one
fi nger.
Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music, especially when developing a sense of
rhythm. For older people who may believe it is too late to learn the piano, Concert Magic offers an enjoyable fi rst
step. With Concert Magic, the CN21 piano can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, even those who have never
touched a musical instrument in their life.
‘ CONCERT MAGIC SONG TYPES
After playing with Concert Magic for a while, performers may feel that such playing is too easy and that there is
very little to learn. While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for beginners, there are also
some songs which will prove challenging, and require practice to play profi ciently.
Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs fall into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill
level required to perform them.
„ EASY BEAT
These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the
keyboard.
Look at the following example, ‘Für Elise’. Press the key with a steady sixteenth note rhythm.
„ MELODY PLAY
These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. To perform them, tap out the
rhythm of the melody on any key on the keyboard. Singing along as the rhythm is tapped can be helpful. Play
‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ for example. Follow the melody's rhythm as shown.
When performing fast songs with Concert Magic, it is sometimes easier to tap two different keys with two
alternating fi ngers in order to play at greater speed.
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