Yamaha MM8 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
22 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual
Quick
Guide
Playing Patterns
This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces
accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the pattern you choose
to match chords you play with your left hand. A range of patterns
with different time signatures and arrangements are provided (refer
to the Pattern List on page 98).
In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment fea-
tures.
Most patterns include a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—R&B, HipHop,
Dance, and many, many more.
Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments
only.
1
Press the [PATTERN] button.
The Pattern selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be
highlighted.
2
Select a Pattern you want to play.
Use the dial to select the pattern you want to play. The available patterns
will be selected and displayed in sequence.
Refer to the Pattern list on page 98.
3
Press the [START/STOP] button.
The pattern rhythm will start playing.
To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.
Listen to the Rhythm Pattern
•To change the pattern category,
use the CATEGORY [DEC]/
[INC] buttons.
NOTE
Pattern selection display
The currently selected
Pattern
The currently selected
category