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English Chapter 14: Using the SmartKey
TM
Feature
The SmartKey feature of your Disklavier GranTouch is a unique application of Yamaha’s patented
“Guide” system technology. Used in conjunction with special SmartKey
TM
software, the SmartKey
functions can be used to teach non-players simple melodies without written music. Alternatively, more
advanced players can make use of SmartKey compatible CueTIME
TM
disks that offer prerecorded music
that allows them to perform at any tempo they like. In addition, SmartKey can also be used to expand the
capabilities of Disk Orchestra
TM
Collection and You Are The Artist
TM
software.
Note: SmartKey software and other SmartKey compatible software described above may not be available in some
countries.
Note: SmartKey, CueTIME, Disk Orchestra and You Are The Artist are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation or
Yamaha Corporation of America.
SmartKey
TM
Software
Special SmartKey software disks use all the
“SmartKey” features to create an exciting way in
which non-players can learn to play simple
melodies, one note at a time, without the need for
written music. SmartKey software does this by
partially depressing the piano key to signal which
note should be played. The Disklavier GranTouch
then waits for you to press this key before it
continues to the next note in the melody. (If you
miss the movement of the key, the Disklavier
GranTouch will repeat the movement until you
press the key.) When you press the correct key,
the Disklavier GranTouch will reward you with
ear tickling phrases, incredible harmonies, and
lush arpeggios to give you the aural and visual
image of a complete high-quality performance. In
short, it SHOWS you which key to play, WAITS
for you to play that key before it continues, and
REWARDS you with music. It’s like having an
eternally patient music teacher showing your
fingers which notes to play.
Using a SmartKey Disk
SmartKey software uses three special functions
that together make up SmartKey technology.
Specifically, this software turns on the “Guide”,
“Key Prompt” and “Prompt Repeat” functions
automatically, making the use of this software
very easy.
Playing a song from the built-in
SmartKey demo piece
The Memory Disk on your Disklavier GranTouch
includes two pieces, one entitled “OPENING,”
and the other entitled “SmartKey Demo.” The
demo is actually an abbreviated sample of a song
entitled “Aura Lee.”
Note: If the SmartKey demo is NOT on your
Memory Disk, you can reset your Disklavier
GranTouch to recall this piece. See Chapter 12
“Resetting Your Disklavier GranTouch” in the
Advanced Operation Manual for more
information.
Chapter 14
Using the SmartKey
TM
Feature