Yamaha PSR-E423 Owner's Manual - Page 20

Quick Guide Creating Arpeggios The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad-the root, third, and fifth-and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for music production as well as performance. Use the Arpeggio Function 1 Press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to turn the arpeggio function on. The indicator lights when the Arpeggio function is on. 2 Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio playback. The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in. NOTE • When you select a voice number between 199 and 238 the arpeggio function will automatically be turned on. NOTE • Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point because the arpeggio function applies only to the split voice when you select a voice between 229 and 238. NOTE • When an FC4 or FC5 foot- switch is connected to the SUSTAIN jack is pressed, the Arpeggio will continue to play after the note is released (page 59). When the split function is on, the arpeggio applies to the split voice. The arpeggio applies to the main and dual voices when the split function is off. Arpeggios cannot be played using the split and main/dual voices simultaneously. 3 When you have finished playing with the arpeggio function, press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to turn it off. 20 Owner's Manual