Roland AT 5 - Manual (Page 29)

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Using the Rhythm Performance
Adding Variety to the Rhythm and
Automatic Accompaniment
You can add variation to the Rhythm by changing the arrangement or by
switching the Rhythm pattern.
fig.03-04(P.25)
What is a Fill In?
Fill-ins are short phrases inserted at the ends of melodies (between
measures) and in sections of song where the mood changes.
Changing the Tempo
You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment.
fig.03-06(P.40)
1.
Press the Tempo [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the tempo
(speed) of the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment.
The value of the tempo currently set (20–500 beats per minute) can be
checked in the display.
You can also check the tempo by viewing the Beat indicator.
[Fill In] Button Function
Lit
After the fill-in has played, play the Variation
Rhythm pattern.
Unlit
After the fill-in has played, play the Original
Rhythm pattern.
Tempo [ ] button The tempo becomes slower
Tempo [ ] button The tempo becomes faster
If you switch rhythms
when “Auto Standard
Tempo” (p. 64) is on, the
tempo changes to match
the rhythm. If you switch
rhythms when “Auto
Standard Tempo” is off, the
tempo remains unchanged
even when you switch the
rhythm.
By pressing the Tempo
[ ] and [ ] buttons
simultaneously, the tempo
is returned to the standard
(preset) tempo for the
selected Rhythm.