Yamaha ELB-02 ELB-02_Tutorial Guide - Page 14

How to Read and Play Sheet Music Music notation designed for playing the Electone has several parts: one shows the chord names, and there are three staffs with notes for the keyboards and pedalboard. When playing with three staffs, play the notes exactly as shown in the notation. In case of Example 1, which shows just a single staff, the notes you'll actually play are shown in Example 2. Example 1: One staff Backing pattern Example 2: Three staffs (your actual performance) Playing with your right hand If there is an "8va" indication, play those notes one octave higher. Upper Keyboard Lower Keyboard Pedalboard Playing with your left hand and left foot Play these notes with your left hand and left foot according to the Backing pattern indication. A convenient Electone Chord chart is provided at the end of this booklet, showing you how to play the chords commonly used for the Electone. 14 Playing the ELB-02 - Tutorial