Yamaha PSR-225GM Owner's Manual - Page 14

Step 3 Chord Guide Using the Chord Guide function Learning how to play specific chords Here, you'll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show the individual notes of chords. Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Enter the Style mode, then press the CHORD GUIDE button until "Dict." is shown in the display. STYLE ACMP ON Dict. 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO c Specify the chord type of the chord. CHORD TYPE M7 ACMP ON 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO M7 v Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display. x Specify the root note of the chord. ROOT G STYLE Dict. ACMP ON The notes in the keyboard diagram flash when the chord is played properly. Want to find out more? See page 62. Playing appropriate chords with just one finger The PortaTone also lets you easily create appropriate chords for a given scale by simply playing single notes in the scale. z Enter the Style mode, then press the CHORD GUIDE button until "Smart" is shown in the display. c Start the auto accompaniment. STYLE ACMP ON Smart 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO v Play single note chords (root note) on the keyboard. x Set the key to match that of the song you wish to play. Enter the number of sharps or flats of the corresponding key. To play these chords.... F .....press these keys (root notes) Dm Gm Dm 15b=1 STYLE 14 Want to find out more? See page 64.