Yamaha ELB01E2, ELB01 User Manual

ELB-01

Playing the ELB-01

Tutorial

EN

About This Manual

(Read this first!)

This manual is made up of two sections, Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1
covers basic information about playing the Electone, including the
proper playing posture, and selecting Voices and Rhythms. Part 2
focuses on more advanced topics, including reading music scores,
and detailed instructions on actually performing with two separate
scores.

After learning about the basic Electone functions in Part 1, try
performing with the two scores in Part 2. The first score is very easy
to play, even if you have little or no previous keyboard experience.
The second, on the other hand, is more difficult—so if you’re a
beginner you may want to start out with the first song.

When you need more specific instructions or want to explore a
feature or function in greater detail, refer to the separate Owner’s
Manual. In addition, the Owner’s Manual contains basic
information such as the Panel Layout and Quick Introductory
Guide (pages 9 – 20)—helpful sections you should read before
working through this booklet.

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Dive in now, and let’s start!

Contents

About This Manual........................................................2

Part 1 Using the Electone...........................4

Turning on the power....................................................4

Sounds..........................................................................6

Play the Rhythm..........................................................10

Play the Voice and Rhythm at the same time.............12

Other fun features.......................................................14

After playing................................................................14

Part 2 Playing the Scores .........................15

When the Saints Go Marching In.................... 18

Selecting the Registration for performing from the

Registration Menu.......................................................20

Playing “When the Saints Go Marching In”.................21

Jupiter............................................................... 24

Selecting the Registrations for performing from the

Registration Menu.......................................................27

Playing “Jupiter”..........................................................37

Electone Chords.............................................. 40

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Part 1 Using the Electone

Turning on the power

Sitting

Sit on the bench so that you’re roughly at the center of the Electone.

This is the Upper Keyboard.

This is the Lower Keyboard.

Position yourself so that your ‘belly button’ is roughly in line with the central “E” key on
the Lower keyboard.

(center E)

The posture

Put your hands on the keyboards.
Put your left foot on the Pedalboard, and your right foot on the Expression Pedal—and
sit up straight.

Both hands

Put your right hand on the Upper Keyboard, and your left on the Lower Keyboard.
Again, sit up straight, but don’t be too tight. Relax, you’re going to have fun!

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Right foot

Put your right foot on the Expression pedal. Be careful to keep your original posture
when you use the pedal, since moving the pedal with your foot may throw your body
slightly off balance.

Expression pedal

Turn on the Electone by pressing the [POWER] switch.

Set the MASTER VOLUME control and press the Expression pedal down with your
foot. The more you press down, the greater the volume.

That’s it! Now, you’re ready to play the Electone.

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Sounds

Tr y out any one of the keyboards!
Keep in mind that the sounds made by each of the keyboards may be different.
You can select the desired Voice for each of the keyboards—the Upper Keyboard, Lower
Keyboard and Pedalboard.

The secret behind the Upper Keyboard sounds

If you listen closely to the sound of the Upper Keyboard, you may notice that it sounds
‘fatter’ and more richly textured than the sounds of the other keyboard. The reason is that
the Upper Keyboard actually produces two different sounds: the Upper Keyboard Voice
and the Lead Voice.

Think of the Lead Voice as a solo instrument, such as Trumpet or Flute—in other words,
an instrument that plays the solo or lead part in an orchestra. The Lead Voice sounds
together in a layer with the Upper Keyboard Voice, thus enriching the overall sound.

Turn the Lead Voice volume to minimum and to listen only to the Upper Keyboard
Voice.

Increases
the volume

Decreases
the volume

Tr y out the keys on the Upper Keyboard now and listen to the Upper Keyboard Voice by
itself!

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To begin with, select a Upper Keyboard Voice

Press the [STRINGS] button in the Upper Keyboard Voice 1/2 section.

Tr y playing some of the keys on the Upper Keyboard, and check out the Strings sound.

Take a look at the display on the panel

<STRINGS/VIOLIN> ¨1
¿01:Strings 1

You may not be able to notice it right away, but the [STRINGS] button actually has a
variety of “hidden” Strings and Violin sounds in it.

Since the Voice name “Strings 1” is shown at the bottom of the display, you know that
the “Strings 1” Voice sounds when you play the keys on the Upper Keyboard.

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Naturally, you can select any of the other Strings or Violin Voices hidden away in the
[STRINGS] button. These hidden Voices can be displayed and selected by turning the
DATA CONTROL dial.

For example, we’ll call up the Voice “19: Viola” here.

<STRINGS/VIOLIN> ¨1
¿19:Viola

Currently selected Voice is displayed here

Tr y out keys on the Upper Keyboard now and listen to the Viola sound.

Select the hidden Voices by turning the DATA CONTROL dial clockwise. When the last
Voice is called up, the display doesn’t change, even when you turn the DATA
CONTROL dial clockwise. To go back and select Voices in reverse, turn the DATA
CONTROL dial counter-clockwise.

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Next, try playing a Piano Voice

Press the [PIANO] button and try playing the keys on the Upper Keyboard. Now, the
Electone sounds just like a piano.

The [PIANO] button also has various hidden Piano sounds in it.
Select the desired Piano Voice by using the DATA CONTROL dial.

There are various other Voice buttons in the Upper Keyboard Voice 1/2 section—so try
them out now and find some of your favorite Voices!

If you want to know more about each Voice and its characteristics, take a look at the
Voice List on page 34 in the Owner’s Manual.

Keep in mind that you can select Voices for the Lower Keyboard and the Pedalboard,
just as you did for the Upper K e yboard. For the Lower Ke yboard, press the V oice b utton
in the Lower Keyboard Voice 1/2 section. For the Pedalboard, press the V oice button in
the Pedal Voice 1/2 section.

If you want to select the Lead Voice for the Upper Keyboard, press the Voice button in
the Lead Voice section.

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Play the Rhythm

Your Electone is also a rhythm expert, and there are various Rhythm buttons on the
panel. Let’s play one of the Rhythm patterns now.

Press the [POPS] button.

Press the [START] button to start the Rhythm!

Hidden in the [POPS] button are many different Pop music rhythms.
You can select the desired Pops rhythm by using the DATA CONTROL dial.

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Want to slow down the rhythm, or speed it up? You can adjust the Rhythm tempo with
the TEMPO buttons.

Pressing the [▲] button increases the tempo, while pressing the [▼] button decrease it.

Increase the tempo

Decrease the tempo

To instantly restore the original tempo setting, press the [▲][▼] buttons simultaneously.

Just as with the Voices, there are various rhythm buttons on the panel—so try them out
and check out the different rhythm patterns!

Press the [START] button again to stop the rhythm.

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Play the Voice and Rhythm at the same time

Thanks to the Registration Menu buttons, you can call up both Voices and a Rhythm at
the same time—with one simple button press.

Here, we’ll select a March Registration with one of the Registration Menu buttons.
Press the [1] button in the Registration Menu button section.

Select the Registration “09: Symphonic March 1” at the bottom of the display by using
the DATA CONTROL dial.

¸˛˝<KIDS>
¿09:Symphn.March 1

Press the [SYNCHRO START] button.

Play a C chord with your left hand on the Lower Keyboard—and the rhythm playback
starts immediately!

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Did you know that you can add your own bass notes sounds to the rhythm playback?
Play the C pedal in rhythm on the first and third beats with your left foot on the
Pedalboard while holding down the C chord with your left hand on the Lower Keyboard.
Can you hear the bass sounds?

Now, play the melody written below with your right hand on the Upper Keyboard, while
playing the Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard. Notice how the sounds of the Lower and
Upper Keyboards match the overall feel of the March rhythm. It’s a simple phrase, but try
playing spiritedly with feeling along with the rhythm.

A “Registration” is combination of panel settings that can be called up together—
including Upper Keyboard Voices, Low er Keyboard Voices, P edal Voices, a rhythm and
so on.

There are many different Registrations—try them out!

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Other fun features

The Electone Voices can also be enhanced with effects, such as Reverb, Phaser and so on.
What’s more, you can play specific Keyboard Percussion sounds—such as snare drum,
toms and congas—assigned to the individual keys of the Upper and Lower Keyboards.

Plug in your own USB flash memory device, then record your Electone performance and
save it to the USB device. For details, see “Recording” on page 117 in the Owner’s
Manual.

After playing

After you’re finished playing, make sure to turn off the Electone by pressing the
[POWER] switch.
Close the protective cover of the Electone to keep the instrument free from dust and
other possible damage.

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