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Transposing the key of the keyboard (transpose), Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 22) – Roland HP-7/3 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Performance

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard

(Transpose)

By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without

changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with

numerous sharps ( ) or flats (

), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you

to play.

When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is

comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same

fingering positions).

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Continue to hold down the [Transpose] button, and press a note to

indicate the tonic of the key to which you want to transpose.

The button’s indicator will light, and the keyboard will be transposed.

You can also transpose by holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing the [+]

or [-] button.

If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [+] and [-] buttons

simultaneously, the setting will return to the original value (0).

This can be set in a range of -6–0–5 (semitone steps).

For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, hold down

the [Transpose] button and press the E key.

Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black

keys, to reach E, thus “4” appears in the display.

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When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even

if you press the [Transpose] button.

To cancel the transpose function, press the [Transpose] button, extinguishing its

indicator.

When you press the [Transpose] button once again, getting its indicator to light, the

keyboard will be transposed to the note you specified here.

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If you play C E G

It will sound E G

#

B

When you hold down the

[Transpose] button, the

currently specified value will

be displayed.

This setting returns to the

original value (0) when you

turn off the power.

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