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For users who are unfamiliar with chords, this handy chart features common chords for your qu\
ick 
reference. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to 
commercially available chord books for further details. 
★ Indicates the root note.
Changing the Chord Fingering Type
By changing the chord fingering type, you can automatically produce ap\
propriate accompaniment even 
if you don’t press all of the notes which comprise a chord. Chord fingering type \
can be changed from: 
[FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB [EE EE
][F] 
CHORD FINGERING.
Following types can be selected, for example.
• Single Finger
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of th\
e keyboard using only one, 
two or three fingers.
• AI Full Keyboard
Playing just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands – like playing the piano – 
produces appropriate accompaniment. You don’t have to worry about specifying the chords. (Depending 
on the song arrangement, AI Full Keyboard may not always produce appropriate accompaniment.) 
For other types, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Chords
Major MinorSeventh Minor Seventh Major Seventh
Major chord
Press the root key only.
Minor chord
Simultaneously press 
the root key and a black 
key to its left.
Seventh chord
Simultaneously press 
the root key and a 
white key to its left.
Minor seventh chord
Simultaneously press 
the root key and both a 
white and black key to 
its left. 
						

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• [START/STOP] button
• [SYNC START] button
• [SYNC STOP] button
• INTRO [I] – [III] buttons
• ENDING/rit. [I] – [III] buttons
Operating Style Playback
To Start/Stop Playing
Style starts playing back as soon as the [START/STOP] but-
ton is pressed. To stop playback, press the button again.
This puts the Style playback in “standby.” The Style starts 
playing back when you press any note on the keyboard (when 
[ACMP ON/OFF] is off) or you play a chord with your left 
hand (when [ACMP ON/OFF] is on). During the Style play-
back, pressing this button stops playing and puts the playback 
in “standby.” 
NOTE
When the fingering mode is set to 
“Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Key-
board,” Synchro Stop cannot be 
turned on.
To change the fingering mode: 
[FUNCTION]  → [C] STYLE SETTING/
SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING  → 
TAB [ E][F] CHORD FINGERING. You can start and stop the Style anytime you 
want by simply playing or releasing the keys 
in the chord section of the keyboard. Make 
sure that the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is on, 
press the [SYNC STOP] button, then play the 
ke yboard.
The instrument features three different Intro sections to add an 
introduction before starting the Style playback. After pressing 
one of the INTRO [I] – [III] buttons, start playback by using the 
[START/STOP] button or [SYNC START] button. When the 
Intro finishes playing, the Style playback automatically shifts to 
the Main section.
The instrument features three different Ending sections to add an 
ending before stopping Style playback. When you press one of 
the ENDING [I] – [III] buttons while Style is playing back, the 
Style will automatically stop after the ending is played. You can 
have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing 
the same ENDING button once again, while the ending is 
playing.
NOTE
If you press the ENDING/rit. [I] button 
when the Style is playing, a fill-in 
automatically plays before the END-
ING/rit [I].About the lamp status of the section buttons (INTRO/MAIN VARIA-
TION/BREAK/ENDING)
•Red: The section is currently selected.
• Red (flashing):  The section will be played next, following the currently selected 
section.
*The Main [A]-[D] buttons also flash red during fill-in playback.
• Green: The section contains data but not currently selected.
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Each Style features four different Main sections, four Fill-in sections and a Break 
section. By using these sections effectively, you can easily make your performance 
sound more dynamic and professional. The section can be freely changed while the 
Style is playing back.
• [BREAK] button
• TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons By pressing the TEMPO [-] or [+] button, you can decrease/increase the tempo over 
a range of 5 – 500. While the TEMPO pop-up is shown on the display, you can also 
use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to adjust the value.
Pressing the TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons simultaneously resets the tempo to the default 
value.
• [TAP TEMPO] button
Changing Pattern Variation (Sections) During Style playback
AU TO FILL function
When the [AUTO FILL IN] button is turned on, pressing any of the 
Main [A] – [D] buttons as you play automatically plays fill-in section.
Adjusting the Tempo
Selected Main section’s 
lamp is lit in red
• MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons
Press one of the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] buttons to select the desired Main 
section (the button lights in red). Each is an accompaniment pattern of a few mea-
sures and it plays indefinitely. Pressing the selected MAIN VARIATION button 
again plays an appropriate fill-in pattern to spice up the rhythm and \
break the rep-
etition. After the fill-in finishes playing, it leads smoothly into the Main \
section.
Selected Fill In section’s 
lamp flashes in red
This lets you add dynamic breaks in the rhythm of the accompa-
niment. Press the [BREAK] button during Style playback. When 
the one-measure Break pattern finishes playing, the Style play-
back automatically shifts to the Main section.
During Style playback, you can change the tempo by tapping 
the [TAP TEMPO] button twice at the desired tempo.
When the Style is stopped, tapping the [TAP TEMPO] button 
(four times for a 4/4 time signature) starts Style playback at the 
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The convenient Repertoire function automatically calls up the most appropriate 
panel settings (Voice number, etc.) for the currently selected Style.
1Select the desired Style from the Style Selection display (steps 1 
– 2 on page 48).
2Press the [5 ▲] (REPERTOIRE) button.
Various appropriate panel settings matching the selected Style will be sh\
own in 
the display.
3Use the [2  ▲▼] – [3  ▲▼] buttons to select the desired panel 
setting.
Calling up the Panel Settings to Match the Style (Repertoire)
Before using the Repertoire function, you need to import Music Finder 
r ecords (see instructions on page 73).
NOTE
The settings shown here are Music 
Finder Records. You can choose addi-
tional settings by using the Music 
Finder feature (page 76).
3
NOTE
Depending on the particular selected 
Style, there may not be any panel set-
tings in the Repertoire function. 
						

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One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up 
the most appropriate panel settings (Voices or effects, etc.) for the currently selected 
Style, with the touch of a single button. If you’ve already decided which Style you 
wish to use, you can have One Touch Setting automatically select the appropriate 
Voice for you.
1Select a Style (steps 1 – 2 on page 48).
2Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4] buttons.
Not only does this instantly call up all the settings (Voices, effects, etc.) that 
match the current Style, it also automatically turns on ACMP and SYNC 
START, so that you can immediately start playing the Style. 
3As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected 
Style starts.
Each Style has four One Touch Setting setups. Press other ONE TOUCH 
SETTING [1] – [4] button to try out other setups.
Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style (One Touch Setting)
NOTE
You can also create your own One 
Touch Setting setups. For details, 
refer to the Reference Manual on the 
website.
NOTE
You can change the timing in which 
the One Touch Settings change with 
MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] change. 
Refer to the Reference Manual on the 
website.Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections
The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets 
you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you 
select a different Main section (A – D). The Main sections A, 
B, C and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 
respectively. To use the OTS Link function, turn the [OTS 
LINK] button on. 
						

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You can check the information of the One Touch Setting [1] – [4] assigned to 
currently selected Style. 
1In the Style Selection display, press the [7 ▲] (OTS INFO.) button 
to call up the Information display.
2Press the [F] (CLOSE) button to close the Information display.
Confirming the One Touch Setting contents
NOTE
You can also call up the Information 
display by pressing the [DIRECT 
ACCESS] button then pressing one of 
the ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] – [4] 
buttons. 
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A Style contains eight channels: RHY1 (Rhythm 1) – PHR2 (Phrase 2)\
 below. You 
can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels 
on/off as the Style plays.
1Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button once or twice to call up 
the CHANNEL ON/OFF (STYLE) display.
2Press the [1 ▼] – [8  ▼] buttons to turn the channels on or off.
To   listen to only one channel by itself, hold down the appropriate button for the 
channel to set the channel to SOLO. To cancel SOLO, simply press the 
appropriate channel button again.
3Press the [EXIT] button to close the CHANNEL ON/OFF display.
Turning Style Parts On/Off and Changing Voices
Style channels
• RHY1/2 (Rhythm 1/2): These are the basic parts of the Style, containing 
the drum and percussion rhythm patterns. 
•B ASS:  The bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match 
the Style. 
• CHD1/2 (Chord 1/ 2):  These are the rhythmic chord backing, commonly 
used with piano or guitar Voices. 
•P AD:  This part is used for sustained instruments such as strings, organ, 
choir, etc. 
• PHR1/2 (Phrase1/2):  These parts are used for punchy brass stabs, arpeg-
giated chords, and other extras that make the accompaniment more inter-
esting.
2
NOTE
Y ou can save the settings here to Reg-
istration Memory. See page 79.Changing the Voice for each channel
If necessary, press the [1 ▲] – [8 ▲] buttons to change the Voice for the cor-
responding channel.
The Voice Selection display is called up from which you can select the Voice 
to be used for the channel. See page 37. 
						

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You can adjust the volume balance between Style playback and the sound you play 
on the keyboard.
1Call up the Main display. 
[DIRECT ACCESS] → [EXIT]
(CVP-509/505/503) The Balance display is indicated at the bottom of the Main 
display. 
(CVP-501) Open the Balance display by pressing the [C] button.
2Adjust the Style volume by using the [2 ▲▼] buttons and the 
keyboard volume by using the [5 
▲▼] – [7 ▲▼] buttons.
Using the [1  ▲▼] – [7 ▲▼] buttons, you can adjust the volume of Song, Style, 
MIC (for the CVP-509/505/503) and keyboard parts.
Adjusting the Volume Balance Between the Style and Keyboard
NOTE
(CVP-509/505/503) When the Bal-
ance display is not indicated, press 
the [EXIT] button. 
NOTE
In the Mixing Console display, you 
can adjust the volume for each Style 
part. See page 91.
Advanced Features
Refer to the Reference Manual on the website,  Chapter 3.
Selecting the Chord Fingering type:
[FUNCTION]  → [C] STYLE SETTING/
SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING  → 
TAB [ E][F] CHORD FINGERING
Style playback related settings:
[FUNCTION]  → [C] STYLE SETTING/
SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING  → 
TAB [ E][F] STYLE SETTING
Split Point settings:
[FUNCTION]  → [C] STYLE SETTING/
SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING  → 
TAB [ E][F] SPLIT POINT
Memorizing the Original One Touch Setting:[MEMORY] + ONE TOUCH SETTING [1] 
– [4]
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator):[FUNCTION]  → [F] DIGITAL REC MENU 
→ [B] STYLE CREATOR
• Realtime Recording:→ T AB [ E][F] BASIC
• Step Recording:→ T AB [ E][F] EDIT  → [G] STEP REC
• Style Assembly:→ TAB [ E][F] ASSEMBLY
• Editing the Rhythmic Feel:→ T AB [ E][F] GROOVE
• Editing Data for Each Channel:→ T AB [ E][F] CHANNEL
• Making Style File Format Settings:→ T AB [ E][F] PARAMETER
Adjust the Style 
volume Adjust the the sound you 
play on the keyboard 
						

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Songs
– Playing, Practice and Recording Songs –
For the Clavinova, “Song” refers to the MIDI songs 
which include preset songs, commercially available 
MIDI format files, etc. Not only can you play back a 
Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard 
along with Song playback and record your own 
performance as a Song. 
You can play back the following types of Songs.
• Preset Songs (in the PRESET Page of the Song Selection display)
• Your own recorded Songs (see page 66 for instructions on recording)
• Commercially available Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File) or ESEQ
1Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection 
display.
2Press the TAB [EEEE
][F ] buttons to select the location of the 
desired Song.
If you want to playback of Song in the USB storage device, connect the USB 
storage device containing MIDI Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal 
beforehand.
3If you select “PRESET” tab in step 2, select a Song category by 
using the [A] – [J] buttons.
The preset Songs are categorized and contained in appropriate folders.
4Select the desired Song by using the [A] – [J] buttons.
You can also select a Song by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the 
[ENTER] button to execute.
Playback of Songs
NOTE
For information on compatible data 
formats, refer to page 9.
NOTE
You can instantly jump back to the 
Main display by “double-clicking” on 
one of the [A] – [J] buttons. 
						

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5Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.
6Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback.
• Synchro StartYou can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. While playback 
is stopped, hold down the SONG [STOP] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] 
button. 
To  cancel the Synchro Start function, hold down the SONG [STOP] button and 
press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button once again.
• Pause
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Pressing it again resumes Song playback from 
the current position. Queuing the next Song for playback
While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. 
This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage 
performance. Select the Song you want play next in the Song Selection 
display, while a Song is playing back. The “NEXT” indication appears at the 
upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, press the 
[8▼] (NEXT CANCEL) button.
Operations During Playback