Yamaha Electone B-40 User manual

Welcome to the YAMAHA world of music!
We, YAMAHA, wish to thank you for selecting the Elec-
tone Organ B-40.
We feel sure that you will realize many happy years of
playing enjoyment with this instrument.
Piease read this manual carefully to be sure you are
familiar with each of the Electone Organ’s features and
their expressive possibilities. In that way you and your
Electone Organ can become lifelong partners in musical
creativity.
Contents
Read the following before playing
This is the B-40
Keyboards
Tone Levers, Upper Preset Tones (ORGAN
PRESET ENSEMBLE)
Vibrato, (DEPTH, DELAY VIBRATO), Reverb
Glide, Manual Balance, Pedal Sustain, Expression
Pedal, Master Volume
Tremolo
Auto Rhythm Section
Auto Bass/Chord Fun Blocks
Bass Variation
To Fully Enjoy Your Electone
Electone is not out of order if
Specifications

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Read the following before playing
In
general,
treat
your
Electone
with
the
same
care
you
would
any
fine
musical
instrument.
The
follow-
ing
points
are
suggested
for
optimum
enjoyment.
1.
Use
only
proper
line
voltage.
Consult
your
5.
Shield
the
cabinet
from
direct
sunlight,
hu-
Yamaha
serviceman
for
changes.
midity
and
heat
to
protect
the
finish
and
As
to
British-Standard
Model,
its
information
is
in
joints.
‘Specifications’ on the last page.
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6.
Do
not
hit
or
scratch
the
cabinet
with
a
hard
object.
7.
To
open
or
close
the
fallboard
grasp
the
front
lip
with
both
hands
and
slide
gently.
Never
pull
directly
upwards.
Do
not
place
anything
3.
Always
shut
off
the
power
after
playing.
heavy
on
the
fallboard.
4.
Clean
keys,
etc.,
with
a
damp
cloth
only.
Never
use
solvents
such
as
benzene;
they
will
damage
the
finish.

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Keyboards
This Electone has three keyboards. They have keys and octaves as follows:
Upper Keyboard 44 keys (374 octaves)
Lower Keyboard 44 keys (374 octaves)
Pedals 13 keys (1 octave)
This Electone is designed to permit playing the melody on the upper keyboard with the right hand, the
chords on the lower keybaord with the left hand, and bass notes on the pedals with the left foot.
All keys are arranged in the keyboard method layout shown below. Each white key has a name (from C
to B), and the blacks are sharps or flats.
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UPPER KEYBOARD
MELODY
LOWER KEYBOARD
CHORD
MIDDLE C
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Note:
It should be noted that precedence is to the higher note if two or more keys are
pressed simultaneously. This assures tonal clarity.

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Tone Levers
To the left of the upper and lower keyboard are series of
tone levers which control the Electone voices that will
sound when the keys are depressed. They are divided into
groups for upper, lower and pedals, so that different regis-
trations can be set for each.
Upper Keyboard's Levers 9 voices
Lower Keyboard's Levers 3 voices
Pedal Lever 1 voice
Each lever provides two methods of control. One is by
continuously moving the lever from off to full, to achieve
the exact setting for that tone, and thus balancing the
overall tone setting with perfect precision. Each lever also
has two easy-to-feel click stops, at 1/3 and 2/3 positions.
This lets you refind any setting with mathematical precision
and no guesswork in a matter of seconds.
PITCHES OR FOOTAGES
The B-40 has three different pitch levels, indicated by the
numbers 16', 8' and 4'. These are standard organ abbrevi-
ations showing the tone's pitch in relation to the funda-
mental (written note). An 8' tone will sound just as it has
been written. A 16' tone will provide a tone exactly one
octave lower than the written note. Similary, 4’ tones are
one octave higher than the written note.
Upper Preset Tones
On the panel above the upper keyboard are six Upper
Preset Tone selectors (four tones plus Cancel and Organ
Preset Ensemble). These on/off switches are special tonal
blends that most closely resemble the instruments they are
named (Accordion, Piano, Country Guitar, Banjo).
Since these buttons are factory preset, the automatically
cancel all other upper keyboard's tone lever settings, This
lets you switch back and forth. In addition, precedence is
to the right. This means that if two or more buttons are
pressed, the one to the right will take effect. To switch
from one button to another it is not necessary to first
press the cancel button.
Note: Upper Sustain control lever does not work with the Accor-
dion, Piano, Country Guitar and Banjo preset selectors.
ORGAN PRESET ENSEMBLE
This push button controls the effect which adds the upper
tone lever to the upper preset tone (Accordion, Piano,
Country Guitar, Banjo).

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Expression Pedal
/
Vibrato
Vibrato is a waving of the tone. You will see violin and
cello
players
use
it
freely
by
an
oscillating
motion
of
the
left
hand.
It
increases
the
emotional
quality
of
the
violin
tone.
DEPTH
The
Vibrato
effect
is
obtainable
by
moving
the
lever
close
to
you.
It
provides
continuous
adjustment
of
the
vibrato
depth.
DELAY
VIBRATO
(Upper
Keyboard)
When
this
lever
is
turned
on,
the
vibrato
will
gradually
introduce
itself
a
few
moments
after
the
key
is
pressed.
Reverb
The reverberation effect, which makes your playing sound
full and rich as if you were playing in a large hall, can be
adjusted continuously and smoothly to suit your taste.
Glide
(FOOT
SWITCH
SELECTORS)
While the foot switch is pushed when the Glide selector is
on, pitch will be lowered one half tone.
Manual Balance
This control governs the relative strength of the upper and
lower keyboards. It is normally left in the center pisition,
but can be shifted to stress the melody or accompaniment
in a selection or passage.
' This control can also be used to compensate for a higher
number of total tone lever settings (which would ordinari-
ly result in higher volume) on one of the two keyboards.
Pedal Sustain
This
control
provides
continuous
adjustment
of
the
sustain
effect
on
the
pedals
and
allows
the
pedal
note
to
continue
to
sound
a
few
seconds
after
you
have
released
it.
Expression Pedal
Affects the emotional mood of every passage by letting
you vary the volume continuously with your right foot.
Works within the range set by the master volume control.
Master Volume
The master volume control adjusts the overall volume of
the whole organ function, including the Electone voices
and rhythm section voices.

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Tremolo |
successfully
incorporating
the
essential
sound
quality
of
the
Yamaha
rotary
speaker,
this
new
effect
is
achieved
solely
through
special
electronic
circuitry,
adding
full,
rich
musical
expression
to
your
music.
Electronic Tremolo is available in two speeds. Use SLOW
for
stately,
liturgical
selections,
FAST
for
popular
numbers.
TREMOLO
SPEED
Works
on
Upper,
Lower
or
both
Keyboards,
according
to
which of the three tablets you choose.
The
Tremolo
is
complemented
by
a
continuous
tremolo
speed
control
knob.
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UPPER
UPPER
VOICE
VOICE
|
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VOICE
Use
this
tablet
to
apply
the
Tremolo
to
the
upper
key-
board’s tones.
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LOWER VOICE
Use
this
selector
to
apply
the
Electronic
Tremolo
to
the
lower
keyboard’s
tones.
The
use
of
upper
and
lower
tablets
together
will
apply
the
Tremolo
to
the
whole
organ.
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SPEED
Combined with either or both of the above tablets, this
tablet determines the speed of the Tremolo. Set on FAST
for (tremolo effect), SLOW for (chorus effect).
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Auto Rhythm Section
This section provides 8 catchy rhythms, each one produced by a simple button. You can also create
more rhythm variations with the variation button. In addition to a combined volume and balance knob,
tempo control and tempo indicator light, there are two other switches: ordinary Start and the Yamaha
Synchro-Start which begines the rhythm accompaniment on the first beat of a measure, when the first
lower keyboard or pedal note is depressed. The special expression pedal foot switch lets you cut and
restart the rhythm at any point during play.
RHYTHM START
For instant rhythm at the beginning of a selection, push the rhythm selector desired, then flick the Start
switch on.
SYNCHRO-START
Select the rhythm switch on the Synchro-Start and begin to play once you have the beat established.
The rhythm will begin as soon as you strike a lower keyboard or pedal note. This switch permits you to
lead in with a rhythm free melody at first if so desired. You can switch off the Auto Rhythm with the
foot switch. When you wish to continue hearing the Auto Rhythm, be sure to switch on with the foot
switch.
RHYTHM STOP (FOOT SWITCH SELECTORS)
This tablet activates a click-switch located at the left side of
the expression pedal. When the tablet is on and the rhythm
section operating, touch the foot switch once and the rhythm
automatically stops. Touch it again to switch back on.
Note: The tablet controls the foot switch. If the rhythm has been cut
by the switch and one of the rhythm start switches is still on,
Expression Pedal cancelling the tablet will erase the effect of the foot switch - - in
other words, the rhythm will go back on again.
ON/OFF
Foot Switch ¢ 4

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VOLUME-@ BALANCE
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TEMPO
The tempo of the Auto Rhythm section can be adjusted
by a continuous control knob. This is best accomplished
by turning on the Synchro-Start switch.
Although no sound will be produced, the indicator lamp
will flash each quarter note, letting you visually check the
tempo while you adjust.
BALANCE
This control lets you balance the low rhythm sounds, such
as drums, and the high sounds (i.e., cymbals) according to
your mood and the selection. It can make a big difference
even when using the same rhythm. Turn the knob to the
right to accentuate the higher (treble) sounds, to the left
for lower (bass). If you accentuate the treble sounds the
rhythm becomes brighter. Check the playing hints for spe-
cific settings.
VOLUME
Use it to balance the volume of the rhythm section and
the manuals. This volume is then varied during the playing
by the expression pedal, just like that of the other tones.

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Auto
Bass/Chord
Fun
Blocks
This Electone is equipped with a "Fun Block" section of
six buttons which can be used in conjunction with the
Auto Rhythm section (see P. 7). It enables you to play a
variety of alternating bass and chord rhythms, simply by
holding down either a single key or a chord of lower
keyboard, according to which fun block button you press.
From your very first keyboard attempt, the fun block
feature will let you sound like a pro, making ful! rhythmic
use of the lower keyboard and pedals. Here is how it works.
Note: When the Auto Bass/Chord section is used, the tone color of
the lower keyboard's voices will change from Horn 8' to
Piano and from Cello 8' to Guitar.
SINGLE FINGER CHORD
e Set the tone levers for the tones you want on the lower
Keyboard (both Piano and Guitar sounds are available);
use one or more levers to adjust the Auto Bass Chord
tone color and volume in the normal way.
e Match the setting of the Pedal tone lever to the lower
keyboard's tones.
e Select a rhythm pattern and push the corresponding
button until it clicks and stays down.
@ Set the Rhythm Start switch on.
e Adjust the rhythm tempo and volume.
ө Push the Single Finger Chord button.
Now, if you press a C key on the lower keyboard, a C
major chord will play in an alternating pattern which
matches the rhythm pattern and tempo set.
As long as the key is held down, the bass chord rhythm
continues. When the Black-key pedal is pressed, the chord
changes from major to minor, and when released, the
chord returns to major. When the White-key pedal is
pressed, the chord changes from major to seventh, and
when released, the chord returns to major. When both
Black- and White-key pedals are pressed, a minor seventh
results.
Note: The bass note will play the root and fifth of any chord
pressed, except when the Jazz Rock rhythm is used; in that
case the bass sounds the root only.
NORMAL . SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM CON MEMORY
FINGER CHORD ABC TANT
CHORD
C Major chord
E FINGERED CHORD
ь 4 © Select the rhythm and set both its tempo and volume as
explained earlier.
è Depress the Fingered Chord button.
€ Play a desired chord (major, minor, seventh, minor-
seventh) on the lower keyboard.
Now as long as you hold that chord it will play according
to the rhythm and tempo you have set, along with the
proper pedal notes.
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM CON.
FINGER CHORO ABC. STANT
CHORD
MEMORY

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CUSTOM A.B.C.
e Push a rhythm button you prefer and set both tempo
and volume as explained earlier.
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Push
the
Custom
A.B.C.
button,
апа
any
lower
Кеу-
board ‘‘Piano/Guitar’ or pedal notes depressed will play
NORMAL
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SINGLE
FINGERED
CUSTOM
CON
MEMORY
FINGER CHORD — ABC — STANT the preselected pattern of the Auto-Rhythm.
Note: Bass sound depends on pedal key, while chord on Lower
key.
CONSTANT
222 e Select the Rhythm and set the tempo and volume as
= explained above.
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Push
the
Constant
button
and
either
Single
Finger
Chord
or
the
Fingered
Chord
button.
NORMAL
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Ack
hee
MEMORY
e
Press the desired key or chord on the Lower Keyboard.
As long as the keys are held down, the chord, as well as
a pedal note will sound as if they were held down during
normal play without any rhythm pattern. As soon as
the keys are released the chord stops.
MEMORY
This feature permits chords and or pedal notes to continue
to play after the pedal or chord has been released.
The Memory Fun Block will function with the Single
Finger, Custom A.B.C. and Constant Fun Blocks, as illust-
rated.
SINUS FINGER CHORD — ABC STANT ME Constant/Single Finger/Memory
Bass and Chord will play continuously with or without
Auto Rhythm.
— sm Single Finger! Memory
4» Ap Bass and Chord will alternate continuously, according to
your preselected Rhythm pattern, until another Single
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM CON. MEMORY Finger Chord is selected.
FINGER
CHORD
ABC
STANT
|
CHORD Custom A.B.C./Memory or Fingered Chord/Memory
This feature permits the Pedal note to continue to
alternate in Rhythm after you have released the pedal or
chord, until another pedal key or chord is selected.
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a — This enables you to expand the capabilities or the Fun
b d у Block system to your Harmonic tastes іп Pedal and Chord
construction.
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM CON. MEMORY
TANT
FINGER CHORD ABC STA Note: Custom A.B.C./Constant/Memory or Fingered Chord/Con-
stant/Memory . . . Bass will play continuously with or
without Auto Rhythm, until another pedal key or chord is
selected.
. NORMAL
This button cancels the other Fun Blocks, returning the
lower keyboard and the pedals to conventional playing
functions. |
Note: The Flute voices on the lower keyboard are not affected by the "Auto Rhythm" rhythm pattern. If it is set on it
will sound continuously for any key held down. Use it to soften the mood of the Auto Bass Chord accompani-
ment.

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Bass Variations
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The Electone B-40 lets you choose one of three bass
patterns to match the lower keyboard's harmony.
When the Single Finger Chord button is depressed, the
three bass variations are created, just as when the Fingered
Chord button is depressed.
Note: This bass variation works with Rhumba and Slow Rock
beats. If the Rhythm Variation button is pressed, however,
then bass variation will be available with Rhumba only.
This is the basic pattern; it alternates the root (1) and fifth
(b) in the bass regardless of rhythm chosen or type of
chord. The one exception is the Jazz Rock rhythm, which
maintains root (1) pedal and no alternation.
Note: The Slow Rock and Jazz Rock rhythms play only the root
(1), when the Rhythm Variation is switched on.
This selector effects the Slow Rock and Rhumba rhythms,
with which it will play a root (1), third (3), and fifth (5)
pattern. All other rhythms function as with the (1.5)
selector.
Note: The Rhumba rhythm will play a root (1), third (3), and fifth
(b) pattern, when the Rhythm Variation is switched on.
This selector effects the Slow Rock and Rhumba rhythms
when a seventh or minor seventh chord is being played,
with which you will hear the root (1), seventh (7), and
fifth (5) bass notes. When playing a major or minor
chord the unit will perform exactly as it does with the
second Bass Variation selector (1-3-5).
Note: The Rhumba rhythm will play a root (1), seventh (7), and
fifth (B) pattern, when the Rhythm Variation is switched on.

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To Fully Enjoy Your Electone
HEADPHONES
|
A
Yamaha
headphones
set
(optional)
can
be
plugged
into
the
jack
under
the
keyboard.
With
the
head-
phones connected, the speakers are automatically shut off, allowing you to play or practice at any
volume level without disturbing anyone.
MONAURAL
EXP. IN
This
jack
accepts
any
sound
sources
and
reproduces
them
through
this
Eectone's
speakers.
Note: The volume of the sound source can be controlled by the expression pedal.
AUX OUT
For recording, connect the AUX OUT jack with the tape deck's LINE IN jack. Control the recording
levels on the tape deck.
LINE OUT
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OUT
IN
EXP.
IN
LINE
IN
AUX
IN
-AUXJ
For
playback,
connect
the
AUX
IN
jack
with
the
tape
deck's
LINE
OUT
jack.
Control
the
playback
levels on the tape deck.
LINE OUT
LINE IN
Note:
These
sound
sources
(tape
recorder
etc.)
are
not
affected
by
the
expression
pedal.

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Electone
is
not
out
of
order
If...
| eee the set does not go on when the power switch is
turned on. Check the following.
Is the AC plug fully inserted into the electric wall outlet?
Reinsert it to be sure. Is there power coming from that
outlet?
If there is power in the outlet but the Electone does not
play, unplug the cord and contact your Yamaha dealer.
There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside.
РУ а sound should occur the instant you turn on the
switch.
This merely indicates normal operation consequent on à
surge of electricity in the main amplifier.
. ..... Occasional unpleasant static occurs.
In the majority of such cases, the cause can be traced to
the turning on or off of refrigerators, washing machines,
electric pumps or other household appliances. Electrical
faults in a neighboring outdoor neon sign may also be to
blame.
If the cause is a fault in a neon or fluorescent lighting
fixture, it should be repaired. When the cause is un-
known, or in case of doubt, contact your Yamaha dealer.

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4. ..... the Electone reproduces radio or TV signals.
If
there
is
a
powerful
transmitter
such
as
a
radio
station
in the vicinity this can occur. Contact your Yamaha
dealer.
D.ni
pedal
note
sound
too
high,
upper
keyboard's
notes
too
low.
This
is
especially
noticeable
when
comparing
the
Electone
with
piano.
Piano
tones
are
combinations
of
harmonics
and
must
interact
with
their
surroundings,
while
Electone
harmonics
are
simpler
(multiples
of
the
fundamental
tone),
requiring
the
Electone
to:
be
adjust-
ed
differently
at
the
assembly
stages.
D.
osa
rattling
(sympathetic
vibration)
occurs.
All
materials
have
critical
resonance
frequencies
at
which
they
vibrate.
The
Electone's
continuous
tones
will
naturally
cause
other
objects
(windows,
shelves,
etc.)
to
vibrate.

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Specifications |
KEYBOARDS
AUTO
RHYTHM
SECTION
Upper
44
Keys
f
~
c4
Rhythm
Selectors
(334
octaves)
March
Waltz
Lower
44
Keys
F
~
c3
Swing
Slow
Rock
{3%
octaves)
Jazz
Rock
Rhumba
Pedals
13
Keys
СІ
~
С
Bossanova
Samba
(1
octave)
Variation
Rhythm Controls
TONE
LEVERS
Rhythm
Start
Upper lute T9. Rhythm Synchro-Start
Aa
8
Rhythm
Stop
(Foot
Switch)
Flute 4
е Tempo
ела js Volume
Oboe 8: Топе варе
String g' Tempo Indicator
Organ OTHER CONTROLS
Wah-Brass Master Volume
Lower Flute 8’ Expression Pedal
Horn 8' or Piano Foot Effect Switch
Cello 8' or Guitar | Tremolo Speed Control
Pedais Bass 16' Power Switch
UPPER
PRESET
SELECTORS
OTHER
FITTINGS
Piano
Headphone
Jack
Country
Guitar
EXP.
IN
Jack
Banjo
AUX.
IN/OUT
Jack
Accordion
Power
Indicator
Organ
Preset
Ensemble
Roll-top
Fallboard
Cancel
Music
Rest
Matching Bench
EFFECT LEVERS
Vibrato
Depth
SPEAKERS
Vibrato
Delay
(Upper)
YAMAHA
:
30cm
(12"),
5
cm
(2")
Pedal
Sustain
CIRCUITRY
EFFECT
CONTROLS
Solid State
(Incl.
151
and
ICs)
Reverb
Output
Power
:
ЗО
Watts
Manual
Balance
Power
Consumption
:
80
Watts
Power Source : 50/60 Hz, AC
EFFECT SELECTOR
Glide
(Foot
Switch)
DIMENSIONS
Width
:
113
cm
(4454)
TREMOLO
SELECTORS
Depth
- BB
ст
(22347)
TIBPSF-M
IO
Height
:
95
ст
(37%")
Lower
Voice
Speed
(Slow/Fast)
WEIGHT
:
62
kg
(136
Ibs)
FINISH
|^.
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American
Walnut
Grain
ABC FUN BLOCKS
ABC Selectors
Normal Specifications subject to change without notice.
Single Finger Chord
Fingered
Chord
Model
“B-40U”
produced
in
USA
has
different
cabinet's
Custom
A-B-C.
style
and
dimensions
from
this
description
or
photo.
Constant
Memory
Bass Variation Selectors
1-5/1°3-5/1-7-5

Special Instructions for British-Standard Modal
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the
apparatus may mot carnespond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug pro-
esed as follows.
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked
by
the
letter
E
or
by
the
safety
earth
symbol
чё or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-Y EL 1 CNW.
The
wire
which
i&
coloured
BLUE
must
ba
connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or coloured RED.
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IM THE MAINS LEAD ARE COL-
OURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOW-
ING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
WARNING:
THIS
APPARATUS
MUST
BE
EARTHED.