User manual KAWAI CN21

[. . . ] CN21 Owner's Manual APPENDICES FUNCTION MODE RECORDER LESSON FUNCTION GETTING STARTED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page 3 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO!This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI's many years of experience building fine pianos. The CN21 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments. The CN21's Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred's Basic Piano Library lesson book (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). [. . . ] Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed. With Concert Magic anybody, young or old, can enjoy playing music from the moment they sit down at the CN21 piano. 2 GETTING STARTED SELECTING A SONG The 40 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the first 40 white keys, and classified by song category into six groups, such as Children's Songs, American Classics, Christmas Songs etc. Please refer to Appendix 3: 'CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST' on page 34 for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs. Step 1 Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press one of the lowest 15 keys assigned to the desired Concert Magic song. Song No. Hold down the button. LISTENING TO THE SONG If the performer is already familiar with the selected Concert Magic song, he/she may wish to begin playing straight away. However, those unfamiliar with the piece may alternatively wish to listen to the song first, before attempting to play it. Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to listen to the selected Concert Magic song. The CN21 piano will start to playback the selected Concert Magic song. Step 2 Press the PLAY/STOP button or CONCERT MAGIC button once again to finish listening to the Concert Magic song. Page 17 PERFORMING A SONG Step 1 Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano's 88 black or white keys. Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more softly, the music will become quieter. Tapping faster will cause the music to speed up, while tapping slower will make the music slow down accordingly. Using Concert Magic, even inexperienced pianists can sound like they have been playing for years, simply by pressing one key with one finger. Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music, especially when developing a sense of rhythm. For older people who may believe it is too late to learn the piano, Concert Magic offers an enjoyable first step. With Concert Magic, the CN21 piano can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, even those who have never touched a musical instrument in their life. GETTING STARTED 2 CONCERT MAGIC SONG TYPES After playing with Concert Magic for a while, performers may feel that such playing is too easy and that there is very little to learn. While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for beginners, there are also some songs which will prove challenging, and require practice to play proficiently. Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs fall into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the keyboard. Press the key with a steady sixteenth note rhythm. Key on XX XXXXXX XX X XXX XXX XXX MELODY PLAY These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the melody on any key on the keyboard. Follow the melody's rhythm as shown. Key on X X X X X X X X X X X X X X When performing fast songs with Concert Magic, it is sometimes easier to tap two different keys with two alternating fingers in order to play at greater speed. Page 18 SKILLFUL These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as `Waltz of the Flowers' shown below. Key on X X X X X X XX X X X X X 2 GETTING STARTED It may take a little practice to perform the Concert Magic songs proficiently. A good way to learn is to listen to these pieces first, and then try to tap out the rhythms that are heard. Please refer to Appendix 3: 'CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST' on page 34 for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs. [. . . ] Bolt (with plain washers and spring washers) (F') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone hook set Headphone hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. 2 pcs. Bolt (F) M6 25 Bolt (F') M6 25 Screw (D) 4 30 Screw (E) 4 20 Adjuster (G) ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE 1. Use the correct side panel for the left side and the right side of the unit. [. . . ]