Roland Atelier AT900 - Manual (Page 70)

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Selecting and Playing Sounds
Distinctive Features of the Violin (Art.Violin)
The distinctive character of the violin lies in its rich vibrato, the portamento
playing technique, which allows the pitch to be changed smoothly, and the
pizzicato technique, in which the string is plucked with a finger.
The Art.Violin sound lets you express these distinctive features of the violin.
Performance tips
Changes in the tonal character and the depth of vibrato are very important
elements of violin performance. The most important thing is to skillfully use
aftertouch to control the dynamics. You can also emphasize the attack of the
notes by playing a key strongly.
Portamento is another distinctive element.
In order to perform with portamento, set the foot switch setting to
ART.CONTROL1, and play legato on the keyboard while pressing the foot
switch. Playing the new note strongly will produce a rapid portamento, while
playing the new note gently will produce a slow portamento. Quickly playing
an upward or downward chromatic step will produce a violin-like effect in
which the sound is completely connected. By using this at appropriate points
in your phrases, you can perform in a highly effective way.
Normally, the Art.Violin sound will play monophonically, but if you play
multiple keys simultaneously or play, you’ll be able to play the multiple-stop
notes that are distinctive of the violin (up to four-note chords).
Foot switch effect
Recommended pitch range
G3–G7 (when Octave Shift is 0. Middle C is C4.)
Distinctive Features of the Cello (Art.Cello)
Important aspects of the cello’s sound are its deep body resonances and the
rich tonal changes. The Art.Cello sound lets you fully express these distinctive
nuances of the cello.
Tips for Performing with an Articulation Voice
Item Explanation
ART. CONTROL1
By playing the keyboard legato while holding down the foot
switch, you can produce portamento that changes the pitch
smoothly.
ART. CONTROL2
By playing the keyboard while holding down the foot switch,
you can produce a pizzicato sound of the string being
plucked with the finger instead of being played with a bow.
“Multiple stopping” is a
technique by which more than
one note can be played
simultaneously on a violin or
other stringed instrument.
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