For example, the data played with the left hand is stored in Track 3, while the data played with the right hand is stored in Track 4. This makes it convenient for piano lessons. The Demo Songs include pieces for four-hand performances. In a four-handed piece, each Track has a different player, and therefore, you can enjoy four-handed performance by yourself. If you wish to know how the performance data of Demo Songs are assigned to Tracks, see "Demo Song List" on page 62. M '".Stop, \.................. 1. Press the Reset button to return to the top of the song. 2. Press the Track 4 button and confirm that the indicator goes out. □:q.g0B: Left Hand Right Hind Part Fait 3. Pressing the play button will play back only the left hand part. 4. Press the Stop button to stop playing. * When Track 4 is lit and Track 3 is dark, only the right-hand part will be played. 32 PRACTICING ON THE HP 550G To Start Playing the Piano at the Right Timing along with a Demo Song — Count-ln Play When you play the piano along with a Demo Song, it will be difficult for you to start at the right timing if the song starts suddenly. The Count-in can be effectively used to make it easier for you to start playing. This is called Count-in Play. 1. Press the Count In button and make sure that the indicator is lit. 2. Press the Play button, and the song will start playing after a two-measure count-in. Clicking metronome sound . it j Jj J a * * o • • • ,)*-*■*— 3. Press the Stop button to stop playing. If you wish to mute the count-in, press the Count In button to cause the indicator to go out. * If you press the Play button while the Metronome is being played, the Count-in will be turned on. V. J 33 PRACTICING ON THE HP 550G Practicing Right and Left Hands Separately If you have listened to a Demo Song well and grasped the image of the song, you may practice the right and left hands separately. 1 "' — ---■-■»¡-■■M.a, ■Y‘-v~ |V''‘ " on _ u O Dtmo TompoO O Usst O DM totems*®*/ 1. Press the Reset button to go back to the top of the song. 2. Press the Metronome button to turn on the Metronome. Play the piano to the Metronome so that you can play in the correct tempo. 3. Select the desired tempo using the Tempo {+/-] buttons. Start with a slow tempo. * You can retrieve the original tempo of that song by pressing the Tempo [+/-] buttons at the same time. 4. Press the Track 4 button to cause the indicator to go out. 5. Press the Play button. After two measure's count-in, the left hand part of the demo song will be played in the tempo you have selected. Now, play the right hand part. 6» Press the Stop button to stop playing. 7. Press the Metronome button to switch off the metronome. * For further details about the Metronome, see page 17. 34 PRACTICING ON THE HP 550G Playing Along with the Demo and Recording For example, when you have finished practicing the right-hand part, try recording to see how well you do, while the left-hand part is played by the Demo. When you later play back the recorded music, it can be quite helpful in determining where you may need more practice. DDDQ.. 1. Press the Reset button to go back to the top of the song. 2. Press the Track 4 button and make sure that the indicator is not lit. 3. Press the Rec button. Now, the HP is ready to record your performance. Press the Stop button to stop recording, -•¡¿■¡iii.iiiiv ,r.i^ " ******* 1 -d - ’ '• « 0^90130: Track 1 flashes 4. Press the Play button, and it starts recording after a two-measure count-in. You can play the right-hand part along with the left hand part of the Demo Performance. 5. Press the Stop button to stop recording. The display shows Song Number "0." The performance of your right hand part has been recorded in Track 1. * Once you have recorded data, you cannot select any other Song Number except for "0." If you wish to select a different song number, see page 27. * If the piano is switched off, the entire performance data will be automatically erased. If you wish to retain the data, save it as shown on page 42. * If the display shows any error message such as "E.OO," see page 56. * You can start or stop recording using the Sostenuto Pedal. See page 48. * You can record only the Drum Set or SFX Set in the Rhythm Track, (p. 26) J 35 PRACTICING ON THE HP 550G Listening to the Recorded Performance "\ 1. Press the Reset button to go back to the top of the song. 2. Press the Play button, and the recorded data will be played back. The right-hand part you played and the left hand part of the Demo Performance are played back. 3. Press the Stop button to stop playing. if the indicator of Track 1 is lit and that of Track 3 is dark, only the right-hand part of your performance will be played. If the indicator of Track 3 is lit and that of Track 1 is dark, only the left-hand part of the Demo Performance will be played. CD □□□□ RhyfUTt p.3 ..... tty j 36 PRACTICING ON THE HP 550G W -...