Yamaha ELS-01/01C User manual

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AboutThis Manual
(Read this first!)
This manual is made up of four chapters, each focusing on a single song
for you to practice. By playing and working on each song, you’ll build up
your knowledge and experience of using the ELS-01/01C, and increase
your familiarity with the functions of the instrument naturally. If you’re
already familiar with the Electone or have experience playing one, feel free
to start somewhere in the middle of the book, rather than the beginning.
The point is to learn things about the Electone that you may not have
known before, and to use them effectively in your performance.
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 about the
ELS-01/01C, such as the Panel Layout and Basic Operations (pages 8 –
21), helpful sections you should read before working through this
booklet.
Now, go to the next page and take a look at the brief overviews of each
chapter.

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Simply select the Registration from the Registration Menu and play the song.It’s not a
difficult piece to play, but if you’re unfamiliar with the score, try slowing down the rhythm
and playing it at a more relaxed pace.Enjoy performing with the clear oboe melody and
the beautiful strings harmony.
Here, you’ll select a Registration from the Registration Menu, then slightly edit it and
save to Registration Memory.Three Registration Memories (M1, M2, and M3) are used
in this song.You’ll also save these Registrations to a SmartMedia card. Finally, play the
song and use the right footswitch to change the Registration Memory.The Lower
keyboard and Pedalboard parts are very simple, letting you master this piece quickly.
Page 6
Playing with the Registration Menus
Song: “Grandfather’s Clock”
Page 12
Editing a Registration and Storing it to Registration Memory
Song: “Dancing Queen”
M 1 Creating a Simple Intro Sound based on the Registration Menu
M 2 Slightly Editing the Intro Sound
M 3 Enjoying the Original Sound of the Registration Menu
ACT 1
ACT 2

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In this chapter, we’ll work on creating each Registration from scratch, instead of using
the Registration Menu.First, select the Voices for each Voice section and apply some
controls and effects.Then, program a Rhythm Sequence and Registration Sequence.
These allow you to play the song with all the necessary changes made automatically —
without your having to use the footswitch, switch Registrations or select different
rhythms.Finally, record the settings and your performance to a SmartMedia card.
The Organ Flutes function (not available on the ELS-01) lets you create various organ
sounds — such as those of a traditional pipe organ, gorgeous jazz organ, and more.
“Moldau” is a short song, yet it includes a very colorful organ sound. Enjoy all of the
sounds from your head down to your feet.
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Selecting and EditingVoices
Working with Rhythm Sequence and Registration Sequence
Song: “Change the World”
M 1 Intro with Acoustic Guitar and Electric Piano
M 2 Classic Rock Organ
M 3 Sweet Harmonica Melody
M 4 Soft Harmony with Pad Sound on the Lower Keyboard
M 5 Mysterious Arpeggio with Delay
M 6 Electric Guitar Solo
M 7 Ending with Acoustic Guitar and Electric Piano
Page 60
CreatingVarious Organ Sounds (ELS-01C only)
Song: “Moldau”
M 1 Classical Sound
M 2 Soft Jazz Sound
M 3 Tasty Jazz Sound
M 4 Colorful Jazz Sound
M 5 Percussive Rock Sound
M 6 Classical Sound (same as M1)
ACT 3
ACT 4

ACT 1
ACT 1
Playing with
the Registration Menus
Song:
“Grandfather’s Clock”
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One of the most exciting aspects of the Electone is its abundance of realisticVoices and dynamic
rhythms. For details on exactly whatVoices and rhythms are available, check theVoice List and
Rhythm List in the Owner’s Manual (pages 30 and 59).With all the hundreds of choices available, you
may have a difficult time finding which is best for a particular song.That’s where the Registration
Menu comes in handy.
Registration Menu contains 48 Registrations (60 on the ELS-01C) in five main categories: (1) Kids, (2)
Pops & Rock, (3) Dance & Ballad, (4) Jazz & Latin, and (5) Symphony &World. Registration settings in
the Registration Menu include not only theVoices for each keyboard — Upper, Lower and Pedal — but
also the rhythm and Auto Bass Chord settings.This means you can enjoy playing the Electone with
appropriate settings for any style of music or song simply by selecting the desired Registration from
the Registration Menu.
About“Grandfather’s Clock”
This plaintive and poignant folk song was written by Henry Clay Work back in 1876, and was one of
the two most popular songs that year in the United States — the other being “I’ll Take You Home,
Kathleen.” Standing clocks like the one mentioned in the lyrics were a common fixture in homes across
the country, and the image of the clock, as well as the parallel lives of the clock and the old man,
captured the hearts of listeners as much as did the beautiful melody. The song has endured, renewing
its popularity every generation, and has even left us with the word “grandfather clock” — meaning a
standing, tallcase clock.

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ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4
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RHYTHM SYNCHRO START
Grandfather’s Clock
Composed by Henry ClayWork
Arranged by Riko Morino
* Notes in parentheses can be ignored.

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RHYTHM STOP (with right hand)

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Selecting the Registration for“Grandfather’s Clock”
from the Registration Menu
The simple, warm sounds of the oboe and soft strings perfectly match this melodic song, with the rhythm gently
echoing the tick-tock sound of the clock.
Press the REGISTRATION MENU [1] button.
The Kids Menu appears.
Select [Simple 8Beat 2] in the Kids Menu.
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REGISTRATION MENU
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Playing“Grandfather’s Clock”
Press the [SYNCHRO START] button.
The lamp above the BAR/BEAT display flashes, indicating the rhythm is set to standby.
Play the song.
As soon as you play the first note, the rhythm starts. Try putting some expression into your playing by using
after touch (see page 39 of the Owner’s Manual).
When you come to the last measure, press the [SYNCHRO START] button with your
right hand to stop the rhythm.
If you want to play the song at a slower tempo, turn the TEMPO dial counter-clockwise and decrease
the tempo to around 70 or so.
Notice the tied notes in the left hand.When changing chords, be careful not to break up the
continuous sound between the chords.The notes in parentheses are optional and can be left out,
especially if you have difficulty playing them.
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BAR / BEAT
TEMPO
START
SYNCHRO
START
2
3
NOTE
BAR / BEAT
TEMPO
TEMPO
Decreasing
the tempo
NOTE

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ACT 2
ACT 2
M1Creating a Simple Intro Sound
based on the Registration Menu
M2Slightly Editing the Intro Sound
M3
Enjoying the Original Sound
of the Registration Menu
Editing a Registration
and Storing it to
Registration Memory
Song:
Dancing Queen
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ACT 1ACT 2ACT 4 ACT 3
In this chapter, first select one of the Registration Menu buttons (as you did in ACT 1), then create
three new Registrations by changing the selected Registration.You can save the created
Registrations to the Registration Memory buttons first, then save them to a SmartMedia card.
Here is a brief rundown of the three Registrations you’ll be using in“Dancing Queen.” Registration M1
features a clear piano intertwined with warm strings and a distinctive wah guitar in the Lower
keyboard. In M2, the Synth Lead performs the melody.The last Registration, M3, is the gorgeous
sound of the original Registration Menu itself.
About“Dancing Queen”
The Disco craze of the mid 1970’s swept the entire world, resulting in a huge amount of hit songs and
many popular artists, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, KC & the Sunshine Band, and the Bee Gees. One of
the most successful Disco-flavored acts was ABBA, the Swedish male/female team of songwriters/
singers — and “Dancing Queen” was one of their most popular songs. As you’ll discover, the Electone
has a wide variety of highly danceable rhythms that are ideal for recreating the Disco sound.

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ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4
Softly
INTRO , RHYTHM SYNCHRO START
Dancing Queen
Composed by Benny Andersson/Bjorn Ulvaeus/Stig Anderson
Arranged by Riko Morino
DANCING QUEEN
Words & Music by Benny Andersson/Björn Ulvaeus/StigAnderson
© 1976 by UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING A.B./UNION SONGS A.B.
All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured.
Prin rights for Japan controlled K.K. Music SALES

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ACT 1ACT 2ACT 4 ACT 3
ENDING 1 (with left footswitch)
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ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4
Creating a Simple Intro Sound
based on the Registration Menu
The original Registration Menu we’ll use for “Dancing Queen” is full and rich — perfect for this song’s main
melody. However, it’s a bit too extravagant to use in the intro. So, we’ll make it a little more simple and sparse, by
canceling the Melody On Chord feature and muting the Lead Voice.
Press the REGISTRATION MENU [3] button.
Press the [2] button in the display to change the displayed menu page, then select
[Disco Queen].
Press the [A.B.C./M.O.C.] button to call up the Auto Bass Chord/Melody On Chord
display, then set Melody On Chord (M.O.C. MODE) to OFF.
M1
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REGISTRATION MENU
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DISPLAY SELECT
VOICE
DISPLAY
FOOT
SWITCH
RHYTHM
PROGRAM
UTILITY INTERNET
A.B.C.
M.O.C. MDR
VOICE EDIT PATTERN SEQUENCE
U.ORGAN
FLUTES L.ORGAN
FLUTES ROTARY SP
SPEED

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Press the [VOICE DISPLAY] button, to call up the Voice Display, then mute both Lead
Voice 1 and Lead Voice 2. (Press the buttons so they are grayed-out or“ghosted.”)
This completes the settings for Registration Memory 1, so record these settings to the [1] button in the
Registration Memory section.
While holding down the [M.] (Memory) button in the Registration Memory section, press the [1] button.
When the Registration is being stored, the [1] button flashes momentarily.
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DISPLAY SELECT
VOICE
DISPLAY
FOOT
SWITCH
RHYTHM
PROGRAM
UTILITY INTERNET
A.B.C.
M.O.C. MDR
VOICE EDIT PATTERN SEQUENCE
U.ORGAN
FLUTES L.ORGAN
FLUTES ROTARY SP
SPEED
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
1.While holding down [M.] button… 2. Press the numbered button.

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Slightly Editing the Intro Sound
Here, we’ll slightly change the Registration used in the intro (M1), by turning on the Lead Voice — to better
bring out the melody played on the Upper keyboard.
Press the (muted) LeadVoice 1 and LeadVoice 2 buttons in theVoice Display to turn them
back on.
This completes the settings for Registration Memory 2, so record these settings to the [2] button in the
Registration Memory section.
While holding down the [M.] (Memory) button in the Registration Memory section, press the [2] button.
When the Registration is being stored, the [2] button flashes momentarily.
M2
DISPLAY SELECT
VOICE
DISPLAY
FOOT
SWITCH
RHYTHM
PROGRAM
UTILITY INTERNET
A.B.C.
M.O.C. MDR
VOICE EDIT PATTERN SEQUENCE
U.ORGAN
FLUTES L.ORGAN
FLUTES ROTARY SP
SPEED
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
1.While holding down [M.] button… 2. Press the numbered button.

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Enjoying the Original Sound
of the Registration Menu
For the main melody, we’ll use original Registration Menu, with no editing. Melody On Chord is set to on for the
Registration Menu by default, automatically adding harmony notes to your performance.
Press the REGISTRATION MENU [3] button, then select the “Disco Queen” Registration.
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Footswitch Settings
You can use the footswitches on the Electone to control different performance functions — without ever having to
take your hands from the keyboards! First, we’ll set the Left Footswitch function so that you can play the Ending 1
pattern with the left footswitch.
Press the [FOOT SWITCH] button to call up the Footswitch display, then press the [LEFT]
button at the top right of the display.
Set the Mode to [RHYTHM], then select [ENDING 1] in the RHYTHM CONTROL section in the display.
M3
REGISTRATION MENU
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DISPLAY SELECT
VOICE
DISPLAY
FOOT
SWITCH
RHYTHM
PROGRAM
UTILITY INTERNET
A.B.C.
M.O.C. MDR
VOICE EDIT PATTERN SEQUENCE
U.ORGAN
FLUTES L.ORGAN
FLUTES ROTARY SP
SPEED

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Next, set the Right Footswitch function so that you can change the Registration with the right footswitch.
Press the [RIGHT] button at the top right of the display.
Select the [SHIFT] mode as shown below.
This completes the settings for Registration Memory 3, so record these settings to the [3] button in the
Registration Memory section.
While holding down the [M.] (Memory) button in the Registration Memory section, press the [3] button.
When the Registration is being stored, the [3] button flashes momentarily.
This setting, Registration Shift, cannot be saved to the Registration Memory buttons.
NOTE
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.
1.While holding down [M.] button… 2. Press the numbered button.