Yamaha Electone STAGEA ELB-01 User manual

ELB-01
Playing the ELB-01
Tutorial
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AboutThis Manual
(Read this first!)
This manual is made up of two sections, Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1
covers basic information about playing the Electone, including the
proper playing posture, and selecting Voices and Rhythms. Part 2
focuses on more advanced topics, including reading music scores,
and detailed instructions on actually performing with two separate
scores.
After learning about the basic Electone functions in Part 1, try
performing with the two scores in Part 2. The first score is very easy
to play, even if you have little or no previous keyboard experience.
The second, on the other hand, is more difficult—so if you’re a
beginner you may want to start out with the first song.
When you need more specific instructions or want to explore a
feature or function in greater detail, refer to the separate Owner’s
Manual. In addition, the Owner’s Manual contains basic
information such as the Panel Layout and Quick Introductory
Guide (pages 9 – 20)—helpful sections you should read before
working through this booklet.
Dive in now, and let’s start!

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Contents
About This Manual........................................................2
Part 1 Using the Electone...........................4
Turning on the power....................................................4
Sounds..........................................................................6
Play the Rhythm..........................................................10
Play the Voice and Rhythm at the same time.............12
Other fun features.......................................................14
After playing................................................................14
Part 2 Playing the Scores .........................15
When the Saints Go Marching In.................... 18
Selecting the Registration for performing from the
Registration Menu.......................................................20
Playing “When the Saints Go Marching In”.................21
Jupiter............................................................... 24
Selecting the Registrations for performing from the
Registration Menu.......................................................27
Playing “Jupiter”..........................................................37
Electone Chords .............................................. 40

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Part 1 Using the Electone
Turning on the power
Sitting
Sit on the bench so that you’re roughly at the center of the Electone.
Position yourself so that your ‘belly button’ is roughly in line with the central “E” key on
the Lower keyboard.
The posture
Put your hands on the keyboards.
Put your left foot on the Pedalboard, and your right foot on the Expression Pedal—and
sit up straight.
Both hands
Put your right hand on the Upper Keyboard, and your left on the Lower Keyboard.
Again, sit up straight, but don’t be too tight. Relax, you’re going to have fun!
(center E)
This is the Upper Keyboard.
This is the Lower Keyboard.

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Right foot
Put your right foot on the Expression pedal. Be careful to keep your original posture
when you use the pedal, since moving the pedal with your foot may throw your body
slightly off balance.
Turn on the Electone by pressing the [POWER] switch.
Set the MASTER VOLUME control and press the Expression pedal down with your
foot. The more you press down, the greater the volume.
That’s it! Now, you’re ready to play the Electone.
Expression pedal

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Sounds
Tr y out any one of the keyboards!
Keep in mind that the sounds made by each of the keyboards may be different.
You can select the desired Voice for each of the keyboards—the Upper Keyboard, Lower
Keyboard and Pedalboard.
The secret behind the Upper Keyboard sounds
If you listen closely to the sound of the Upper Keyboard, you may notice that it sounds
‘fatter’ and more richly textured than the sounds of the other keyboard. The reason is that
the Upper Keyboard actually produces two different sounds: the Upper Keyboard Voice
and the Lead Voice.
Think of the LeadVoice as a solo instrument, such asTrumpet or Flute—in other words,
an instrument that plays the solo or lead part in an orchestra.The Lead Voice sounds
together in a layer with the Upper Keyboard Voice, thus enriching the overall sound.
Turn the Lead Voice volume to minimum and to listen only to the Upper Keyboard
Voice.
Tr y out the keys on the Upper Keyboard now and listen to the Upper Keyboard Voice by
itself!
Increases
the volume
Decreases
the volume

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To begin with, select a Upper KeyboardVoice
Press the [STRINGS] button in the Upper Keyboard Voice 1/2 section.
Tr y playing some of the keys on the Upper Keyboard, and check out the Strings sound.
Take a look at the display on the panel
You may not be able to notice it right away, but the [STRINGS] button actually has a
variety of “hidden” Strings and Violin sounds in it.
Since the Voice name “Strings 1” is shown at the bottom of the display, you know that
the “Strings 1” Voice sounds when you play the keys on the Upper Keyboard.
<STRINGS/VIOLIN> ¨1
¿01:Strings 1

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Naturally, you can select any of the other Strings or Violin Voices hidden away in the
[STRINGS] button. These hidden Voices can be displayed and selected by turning the
DATA CONTROL dial.
For example, we’ll call up the Voice “19: Viola” here.
Tr y out keys on the Upper Keyboard now and listen to the Viola sound.
Select the hidden Voices by turning the DATA CONTROL dial clockwise.When the last
Voice is called up, the display doesn’t change, even when you turn the DATA
CONTROL dial clockwise.To go back and select Voices in reverse, turn the DATA
CONTROL dial counter-clockwise.
<STRINGS/VIOLIN> ¨1
¿19:Viola
Currently selected Voice is displayed here

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Next, try playing a PianoVoice
Press the [PIANO] button and try playing the keys on the Upper Keyboard. Now, the
Electone sounds just like a piano.
The [PIANO] button also has various hidden Piano sounds in it.
Select the desired Piano Voice by using the DATA CONTROL dial.
There are various other Voice buttons in the Upper Keyboard Voice 1/2 section—so try
them out now and find some of your favorite Voices!
If you want to know more about each Voice and its characteristics, take a look at the
Voice List on page 34 in the Owner’s Manual.
Keep in mind that you can select Voices for the Lower Keyboard and the Pedalboard,
just as you did for the Upper Keyboard.For the Lower Keyboard, press theVoice button
in the Lower Keyboard Voice 1/2 section. For the Pedalboard, press the Voice button in
the Pedal Voice 1/2 section.
If you want to select the Lead Voice for the Upper Keyboard, press the Voice button in
the Lead Voice section.

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Play the Rhythm
Your Electone is also a rhythm expert, and there are various Rhythm buttons on the
panel. Let’s play one of the Rhythm patterns now.
Press the [POPS] button.
Press the [START] button to start the Rhythm!
Hidden in the [POPS] button are many different Pop music rhythms.
You can select the desired Pops rhythm by using the DATA CONTROL dial.

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Want to slow down the rhythm, or speed it up? You can adjust the Rhythm tempo with
the TEMPO buttons.
Pressing the [▲] button increases the tempo, while pressing the [▼] button decrease it.
To instantly restore the original tempo setting, press the [▲][▼] buttons simultaneously.
Just as with the Voices, there are various rhythm buttons on the panel—so try them out
and check out the different rhythm patterns!
Press the [START] button again to stop the rhythm.
Increase the tempo
Decrease the tempo

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Play the Voice and Rhythm at the same time
Thanks to the Registration Menu buttons, you can call up both Voices and a Rhythm at
the same time—with one simple button press.
Here, we’ll select a March Registration with one of the Registration Menu buttons.
Press the [1] button in the Registration Menu button section.
Select the Registration “09: Symphonic March 1” at the bottom of the display by using
the DATA CONTROL dial.
Press the [SYNCHRO START] button.
Play a C chord with your left hand on the Lower Keyboard—and the rhythm playback
starts immediately!
¸˛˝<KIDS>
¿09:Symphn.March 1

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Did you know that you can add your own bass notes sounds to the rhythm playback?
Play the C pedal in rhythm on the first and third beats with your left foot on the
Pedalboard while holding down the C chord with your left hand on the Lower Keyboard.
Can you hear the bass sounds?
Now, play the melody written below with your right hand on the Upper Keyboard, while
playing the Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard. Notice how the sounds of the Lower and
Upper Keyboards match the overall feel of the March rhythm. It’s a simple phrase, but try
playing spiritedly with feeling along with the rhythm.
A “Registration” is combination of panel settings that can be called up together—
including Upper Keyboard Voices, Lower Keyboard Voices, Pedal Voices, a rhythm and
so on.
There are many different Registrations—try them out!

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Other fun features
The Electone Voices can also be enhanced with effects, such as Reverb, Phaser and so on.
What’s more, you can play specific Keyboard Percussion sounds—such as snare drum,
toms and congas—assigned to the individual keys of the Upper and Lower Keyboards.
Plug in your own USB flash memory device, then record your Electone performance and
save it to the USB device. For details, see “Recording” on page 117 in the Owner’s
Manual.
After playing
After you’re finished playing, make sure to turn off the Electone by pressing the
[POWER] switch.
Close the protective cover of the Electone to keep the instrument free from dust and
other possible damage.

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Part 2 Playing the Scores
In Part1, you learned how to start playing your Electone. Now in Part 2, you can actually perform on the
instrument using the scores.
First, we’ll show you how to play the specific keys for the notes written in the score, and tell you a little
bit more about how to read the scores. Two scores are given here: “When the Saints Go Marching In”
and “Jupiter.” The first selection is very easy to play, even if you have never touched an electronic
keyboard in your life, but the second one requires a bit more skill. Both scores need Registration settings.
Before performing, see “Selecting the Registration for performing from the Registration Menu” and store
the appropriate Registrations to the numbered buttons on the panel.
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Pitch
To help you play the notes in the scores, we’ve shown here what keys you’ll need to play on each
keyboard to match the notes in the score.
The actual notes produced will depend on the selected Voices.
(Middle C)
C D E F G
C D E F G
CDEF G
CDEF G
Right hand
Left hand
Upper Keyboard
Lower Keyboard

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Scores
Below are some score examples for the Electone.
Melody Score (one staff)
Play the melody with your right hand. The letters printed above the score (in this case, “C”) indicates
what chords and notes you should play on the Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard. (Refer to “Electone
Chords” on pages 40 – 41.)
Full Score (three staffs)
Shows all notes to be played on the Upper Keyboard, Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard.
To play C on the Pedalboard, play the leftmost pedal.
CDEF G
CDEFG
Left foot
Pedalboard
C
Chord
Upper Keyboard
Lower Keyboard
Pedalboard

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Performance Marks on the Score
These special performance marks indicate which buttons you should press on the panel and when you
should press them while playing the Electone. In the example below, first press the INTRO [3] button,
then press the [SYNCHRO START] button.
Octave
This “8va” mark indicates that the part underneath should be played one octave higher than written.
Backing Pattern
An example of an appropriate backing pattern is given below. For melody scores, the chord letters above
the notation indicate the notes to be played on the Lower keyboard and the Pedalboard. These chord
indications show you what notes to play, but give limited information on the timing for playing the keys
or how long the keys should be held down in a measure. The example below is more specific, and allows
you to play the backing pattern with the appropriate timing.
The notes above the dividing line indicate the rhythm pattern to be played on the Lower Keyboard,
while the notes below indicate the timing for the Pedalboard. In this case, play the whole notes with your
left hand on the first beat in each measure on the Lower Keyboard and play the half note with your foot
on the first and third beats in each measure on the Pedalboard.
INTRO 3 + RHYTHM SYNCHRO START
(Middle C) C
8va
CDEF G
Upper Keyboard

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INTRO 3 + RHYTHM SYNCHRO START
ENDING 2 (with right hand)
When the Saints Go Marching In
American Folk Song

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“When the Saints Go Marching In” is an traditional American spiritual, and is most closely associated
with the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans.Performed in parades, blues and jazz festivals and
popularized by many—most notably, Louis Armstrong—it is a well-loved tune all over the world.The
bright brass sounds used here in this arrangement match well with the joyful rhythm.
Helpful Hint
The tempo of this piece is fast, so play it energetically keeping with the feel of the double-time rhythm.
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Chords
C
( )
ConG F
G7

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Selecting the Registration for performing from the
Registration Menu
Simply select the Registration from the Registration Menu and play the song.
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Selecting the Registration
Press the Registration Menu [3] button on the panel.
The selected registration is shown at the bottom of the display.
Select the Registration“20: Jive”by using the DATA CONTROL dial.
Now, you have completed the setting.
1
¸˛˝<DANCE&BALLAD>
¿01:Organ Ballad
Registration Genre
Registration
2
¸˛˝<DANCE&BALLAD>
¿20:Jive
¸˛˝<DANCE&BALLAD>
¿01:Organ Ballad