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.
Page 24
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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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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