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.