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The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example
below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord...
z
Press the [DICTIONARY] button.
x
Specify the root note of the chord (in this case,
G).
Learning how to play a specific chord
Keys for entering
the chord type
(C3 – B4)
Keys for entering
the chord root
(C5 – B5)
Keys for entering
the chord
(E0 – B2)
G M
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Root note Chord type
Example:
Dict.
c
Specify the chord type of the chord (in this
case, M7).
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the
keyboard diagram in the display. The chord
name flashes when the chord is played prop-
erly.
b
To leave the Dictionary function, press the
[DICTIONARY] button again
Want to find out more? See page 45.
Chord area
c
Play a chord with your left hand.
The style starts as soon as you play
the keyboard, letting you play the
melody along with accompani-
ment. For more on chords, see
“Looking up Chords in the Dictio-
nary” above.
v
Stop the style.
Want to find out more? See page 48.
Accompaniment
area
Looking up Chords in the Dictionary
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