Roland FP-3 - Manual (Page 28)

28
Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms
Selecting a Rhythm
Now, try changing the Rhythm being performed.
fig.02-09
1.
Press the [Tempo/Rhythm] button so that the Rhythm
number appears in the display.
Rhythm numbers are indicated by an “r” before the number.
When a Rhythm is displayed, the [-] and [+] buttons light in green.
fig.02-10
2.
Press the [-] or [+] button to select the Rhythm.
3.
Press the [Chord] or [Drums] button.
The button’s indicator lights up, and the intro of the selected Rhythm begins
to play.
4.
To stop the performance, press the [Drums] button.
An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops.
The indicator for the [Chord] or [Drums] button goes out.
■ Changing Rhythms As You Perform
If you change Rhythms while a Rhythm is being played, the selected
Rhythm begins after the fill-in is played. The indicator for the [Chord]
button or [Drums] button lights in red while the fill-in is played.
What’s a “Fill In”?
A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.”
The phrase best suited to the selected Rhythm is played.
2 1 4 3
NOTE
You cannot change
Rhythms while the intro or
ending is being played.