Selecting a rhythm’s chord progression, 30 chapter 2 playing along with rhythms, Press the [chord] button once more – Roland FP-3 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms

Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression

When playing the Chord Part while performing, the chord progression is
automatic. You can change the chord progression pattern if you want.

These settings cannot be memorized independently for each Rhythm.

1.

Hold down the [Chord] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The [Chord] button’s indicator flashes in red.

The currently selected chord progression pattern number and the root of the
beginning chord are displayed.

The performance stops when the Rhythm is played.

fig.02-11

2.

Press the [-] or [+] button to change the chord progression

pattern.

3.

Press the key corresponding to the root note of the first

chord.

The chord progression that follows is changed to match the specified chord.

fig.02-12

4.

Press the [Chord] button once more.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.

For more information on
chord progression patterns,
refer to the “Chord
Progression Pattern List”
(p. 50).

The root is indicated in the
display as shown below.

C C d E_

C C D E

E F F G

E F F G

A_ A b_ b

A A B B

Display

Letter

name

Display

Letter

name

Display

Letter

name

You can specify chords
yourself in Split Play. For
details, refer to “Performing
With the Chord Progression
Specified in the Left Hand
(Rhythm Split Play)” (p. 31)
.

Chord progression pattern number The root of the beginning chord

C

D

E

E

F

F

G

A

A

B

B

C

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