Roland DIGITAL PIANO RP301 - Manual (Page 7)

7
D
eu
tsc
h
En
gli
sh
Fra
nç
ais
Italiano
Español
Por
tug
uês
N
eder
lands
& & Performing
Selecting Tones
This unit contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are
organized into two groups. The Piano [Grand] button is for the
grand piano tone group, and the [Ensemble] button is for group of
the piano combined with other tones such as strings or bass.
The Tone “Grand Piano 1” (
GP1 ) is selected when the instrument’s
power is turned on.
1.
Press the Piano [Grand] or [Ensemble] button to select a
tone group .
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the desired tone
variation from within the tone group .
The display shows the tone number.
Button Display Explanation
Piano
[Grand]
button
GP1
A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most
highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of
music.
GP2
A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet
songs.
GP3
A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when you
want the piano to stand out in the band.
GP4 A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime.
Piano
[Ensemble]
button
En1 GP1 layered with strings.
En2 GP1 layered with choir.
En3 GP1 layered with bell.
En4
The low range plays a bass and ride cymbal, and the mid
and high ranges play the GP1. Ideal for performing a
“piano trio” by yourself.
o 1
o22
These are various tones other than piano.
Reference
For details, refer to “Tone List” (p. 18).
Using the Metronome
You can perform while the metronome sounds.
You can adjust the tempo or beat of the
metronome.
If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at
the tempo and beat of that song.
1.
Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit .
The metronome will begin sounding and
the currently selected tempo value will be
displayed.
The [Metronome] button will blink in synchronization with the time
signature and tempo of the selected song.
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.
Changing the Tempo
1.
Press the [Metronome] button to get the display to
indicate the current tempo .
2.
Press the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo .
Changing the Beat
1.
Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [–] [+]
buttons to select the beat .
Display Beat Display Beat
2.2 2/2 6.4 6/4
0.4
Only weak beats will be
sounded.
7.4 7/4
2.4 2/4 3.8 3/8
3.4 3/4 6.8 6/8
4.4 4/4 (default) 9.8 9/8
5.4 5/4 12.8 12/8
108