Yamaha disklavier Mark II XG Series - Manual (Page 10)

Vocal or Instrumental Accompaniment
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Commercial Establishments
With its versatile playback functions, the Disklavier
is an ideal accompanist for solo vocal, chorus,
flute, violin, trumpet, etc. The PianoSoft Disk
Collection includes several disks that cu*e specially
designed to accompany a chorus or instrumental
soloist. You can also record your own
accompaniment disks.
Better still, Disklavier accompaniment can be
played at different tempos, in different keys, and
any song or passage can be repeated again and
again — with far more patience than any living
accompanist could muster!
Both teacher and student can benefit from using the
Disklavier for study and practice.
For the student, the ability to record and instantly
play back a song is both satisfying and educational.
For songs that contain difficult passages, the left
and right-hand parts can be recorded separately, or
even at a slower tempo.
During playbcick, you can cancel one part (left or
right hand), and concentrate your attention on the
other pcU't. You can repeat difficult passages over
and over, and use the built-in metronome for
recording and practice playing.
For dance studios, hotel lobbies, bars, party halls,
iind restaurants, the Disklavier is the perfect
centerpiece. Establishments that provide live piano
entertainment can continue to do so at all hours of
the day or night, using prerecorded PianoSoft and
PianoSoft-Plus (Ensemble) disks or custom
recordings by the house musician.
In shopping malls, banks, or other places people
meet, what better way to provide an enlightening
moment than with the beautiful sound of the
Disklavier!
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Ensemble Playing Using the Internal Tone Generator
The Disklavier reproduces not only live piano
music, but digital accompaniment as well, thanks to
the internal XG tone generator. You can play back
PianoSoft-PI us pre-recorded Ensemble songs and
enjoy the sound of a vai'iety of instruments —
brass, woodwind, strings, bass, percussion, and
more. You can also compose and record your own,
assembling up to 16 different instrument parts.
MIDI Musicians and Computer-Based Music Systems
Those who enjoy making computer music can
connect the Disklavier to MIDI-compatible
synthesizers, sequencers, and drum machines, or to
personal computers for a vast range of creative
options. With its versatile abilities besides playback
and recording functions, the Disklavier is an ideal
tool for composition and performance.
Application Guide