Roland FP-3 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms
Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression
When playing the Chord Part while performing, the chord progression is
automatic. You can change the chord progression pattern if you want.
These settings cannot be memorized independently for each Rhythm.
1. Hold down the [Chord] button and press the [-] or [+] button.
The [Chord] button’s indicator flashes in red.
The currently selected chord progression pattern number and the root of the
beginning chord are displayed.
The performance stops when the Rhythm is played.
fig.02-11
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the chord progression
pattern.
3. Press the key corresponding to the root note of the first
chord.
The chord progression that follows is changed to match the specified chord.
fig.02-12
4. Press the [Chord] button once more.
The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.
For more information on
chord progression patterns,
refer to the “Chord
Progression Pattern List”
(p. 50).
The root is indicated in the
display as shown below.
C C d E_
C C D E
E F F G
E F F G
A_ A b_ b
A A B B
Display
Letter
name
Display
Letter
name
Display
Letter
name
You can specify chords
yourself in Split Play. For
details, refer to “Performing
With the Chord Progression
Specified in the Left Hand
(Rhythm Split Play)” (p. 31).
Chord progression pattern number The root of the beginning chord
CDE
E
F
F
GA
A
B
B
C