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Using Headphones
Connect a set of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.
Tw o  
[PHONES] jacks are provided.
You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are 
using only one set of headphones, you can plug them into either jack.)
CAUTION
To protect your hearing, avoid listening with the headphones at a high vol-
ume level for long periods of time.
Music Rest
This instrument includes a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the top of the 
control panel.
Speakers are built into the instrument at the bottom.
Though you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it on a desk or table, we recommend that you use an 
optional keyboard stand for better sound. 
Standard stereo phone plug
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							Listening to the Demo Songs
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Listening to the Demo Songs
Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the voices.
1.While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, 
press one of the voice buttons to listen to the demo 
songs.
The demo song will start. Demo songs provided for each voice will play back in 
sequence until you press the 
[DEMO/SONG] button.
Changing a Demo Song
You can change to another demo song during playback by pressing the 
SELECT 
[
QQ Q Q]/[WW W W] button. 
You can also change to another demo song during playback by pressing any one 
of the voice buttons.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [gg g g]/[hh h h] but-
tons to change the playback tempo.
Demo Song List
•The demonstration pieces listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original 
compositions.
•All other songs are original (© 2010 Yamaha Corporation).
2.Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to 
stop the voice demo.
Refer to the voice list on page 16 
for more information on the char-
acteristics of each preset voice.
Simply by pressing the [DEMO/
SONG] button, you can start the 
GRAND PIANO 1 demo song and 
the other demo songs provided 
for each voice will play back in 
sequence.
The demo songs will not be trans-
mitted via MIDI.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Voice Name Title Composer
PIPE ORGAN Herr Christ, der ein’ge 
Gottes-Sohn, BWV.601 J.S. Bach
HARPSICHORD Concerto a cembalo 
obbligato, 2 violini, viola 
e continuo No.7, 
BWV.1058J.S. Bach
Reference
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Listening to the Piano Preset Songs
This instrument provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for your 
listening pleasure.
1.While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, 
press one of the C2–C## # #
6 keys to select a song to 
play back.
The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2–C#6 keys.
The preset songs will play back consecutively in sequence until you press the 
[DEMO/SONG] button.
Press the 
SELECT [QQ Q Q] or [WW W W] button to change to the next piano song.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [gg g g]/[hh h h] but-
tons to change the playback tempo.
2.Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to stop playback.
To continue playing other songs, see step 1 above.
TERMINOLOGY
Song:
In this manual, performance data 
is called a “Song.” This includes 
demonstration tunes and piano 
preset tunes.
Preset:
Preset Data supplied with the 
internal memory of the P-95 
shipped from the factory.
The Preset Song List appears on 
page 30.
Refer to the Quick Operation 
Guide on page 32 for details on 
key assignments.
You can play the keyboard along 
with the preset song. You can 
change the voice playing on the 
keyboard.
When you select a different song 
(or a different song is selected 
during chained playback), an 
appropriate reverb type will be 
selected accordingly.
The piano preset songs are not 
transmitted via MIDI.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
C2C3C4C5C6
1st song 10th song 20th song 30th song 40th song 50th song
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							Using the Metronome
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Using the Metronome
This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is con-
venient for practicing.
1.Press the [METRONOME] button 
to turn on the metronome.
Start the metronome.
2.Press the [METRONOME] button 
to stop the Metronome.
Setting the Time Signature
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, 
press one of the A0–D1 keys.
The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. Default set is 
0/4 (A0). In this setting, clicks sound in all beats.
The time signature can also be changed by the following operation.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons 
(GRAND PIANO 1–PIPE ORGAN).
Adjusting the Tempo
The tempo of the metronome can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute.
A number is assigned to each of the following keys.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press a sequence of F3–D4 
keys to specify a three-digit number.
KeyTime signature
A0 0/4
A#02/4
B0 3/4
C1 4/4
C#15/4
D1 6/4
TERMINOLOGY
Default setting:
The “Default setting” refers to the 
factory setting obtained when you 
first turn on the power to the P-95.
A0D1C0
0/42/43/44/45/46/4
Default setting (Metronome):
120
NOTE
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Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the 
tempo “95,” press the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in sequence.
Increasing the tempo value in steps of one:
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the F#4 key.
Decreasing the tempo value in steps of one:
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the E4 key.
Increasing the tempo value in steps of ten:
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the G4 key.
Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten:
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the D#4 key.
Resetting the tempo to default:
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the F4 key.
The tempo value can also be changed by the following operation.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [gg g g]/[hh h h] 
button to increase or decrease in single steps.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press both TEMPO [gg g g]/
[
hh h h] buttons simultaneously to restore the default tempo.
Adjusting the Volume
You can change the volume of the metronome sound.
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, 
press one of the A-1–F## # #
0 keys to determine the vol-
ume.
Pressing a higher key in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing 
a lower key results in lower volume.
F3(0)A#3(5)D4(9)
G4(+10)E4(-1)
D#4(-10)F#4(+1)
F4(default)
Metronome volume range:
A-1 (1)–F#0 (10)
Default setting: D#0 (7)
NOTE
A-1(1)F#0(10)
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							Selecting & Playing Voices
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Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
1.Press one of the voice buttons.
2.Adjust the volume.
Re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider (page 9) for the most comfortable lis-
tening level during your performance.
To familiarize yourself with the 
characteristics of the voices, lis-
ten to the demo songs for each 
voice (page 12). 
TERMINOLOGY
Voice:
In this manual, the term “voice” 
means “instrument sound.”
When you select a voice, an 
appropriate reverb type will be 
selected automatically (page 18).
NOTE
NOTE
Voice Name Description
GRAND PIANO 1Recorded samples from a full concert grand piano. Perfect for 
classical compositions as well as any other style that requires 
acoustic piano.
GRAND PIANO 2 Clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popular music.
E. PIANO 1An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Good for 
popular music.
E. PIANO 2The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic 
“tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone 
when played hard.
JAZZ ORGANThe sound of a tonewheel type electric organ. Often heard in jazz 
and rock idioms.
PIPE ORGANThis is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good 
for sacred music from the Baroque period.
STRINGSSpacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this 
voice with piano in DUAL.
CHOIRA big, spacious choir voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies in 
slow pieces.
HARPSICHORDThe definitive instrument for baroque music. Since the strings of a 
harpsichord are plucked, there is no touch response.
VIBRAPHONE The sound of a vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets.
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Combining Voices (Dual)
You can play voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can 
combine similar voices to create a thicker sound.
1.Press two voice buttons simultaneously to engage 
Dual.
According to the voice button position on the panel, the voice on the left will be 
designated as Voice 1, and the other will be designated as Voice 2.
You can make the following settings for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual:
Setting the Octave
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps for Voice 1 and Voice 2 inde-
pendently. Depending on which voices you combine in Dual, the combination 
may sound better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave.
While holding down the
 [METRONOME] button, press one of the A4–D5 keys.
Setting the Balance
You can adjust the volume balance between two voices. For example, you can set 
one voice as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the other voice softer.
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the F#5–F#6 keys.
A setting of “0” produces an equal balance between the two Dual voices. Settings 
below “0” increase the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above 
“0” increase the volume of Voice 1 in relation to Voice 2.
2.Press one of the voice buttons to exit Dual and 
return to the normal single-voice play.
Reverb in Dual
The reverb type assigned to 
Voice 1 will take priority. If the 
reverb assigned to Voice 1 is set 
to OFF, the reverb assigned to 
Voice 2 will be in effect.
NOTE
Voice 1A4 -1
Voice 2C5 -1
A#40 C#50
B4 +1 D5 +1
D5A4
Voice 2 Voice 1
C6(0)
F#6 (+6)F#5 (-6)
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Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb
This control enables you to select four different types of reverb effect that add extra depth and 
expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
Selecting a Reverb Type
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press one of the G#6–C7 keys 
to select a reverb type.
Adjusting Reverb Depth
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press one of the F1–C#3 keys 
to adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice.
While holding down the 
[METRONOME] button, press the D3 key to set the 
reverb to the depth most suitable for the selected voice.
KeyReverb Type Description
G#6RoomThis setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the 
acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
A6 Hall1For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates 
the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
A#6Hall2For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect sim-
ulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
B6 Stage Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
C7 Off No effect is applied.
C7
G#6
Reverb depth range:
0 (no effect)– 
20 (maximum depth)
NOTE
D3
The depth value increases as you press higher keys.
C#3: depth 20
F1: depth 0
The default reverb type (including 
OFF) and depth settings are dif-
ferent for each voice.
NOTE
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Transposition
The Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire key\
board up or down in 
semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you\
 easily match the 
pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. For\
 example, if you set the 
transposition amount to “+5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as 
though it were in C major, and the P-95 will transpose it to the key of F.
Setting the amount of transposition
W hile holding down the 
[DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press 
one of the F #2–F #3 keys to set the desired amount of transposition.
To  transpose the pitch down (in semitone steps)
W hile holding down the 
[DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press 
any key between F #2 and B2.
To  transpose the pitch up (in semitone steps)
W hile holding down the 
[DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press 
any key between C #3 and F #3.
To  restore the normal pitch
W hile holding down the 
[DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press 
the C3 key.
F ine tuning of the Pitch
You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is \
useful when you play this 
instrument along with other instruments or CD music.
Setting the Pitch
To  raise the pitch 
in about 1cent steps (100 cents 
= 1 semitone):
Hold down the A-1, B-1 and C0 
ke ys simultaneously and press 
any key between C3 and B3.
To  lower the pitch 
in about 1cent steps (100 cents 
= 1 semitone):
Hold down the A-1, B-1 and C #0 
ke ys simultaneously and press 
any key between C3 and B3.
To  restore standard pitch:
H old down the A-1, B-1, C0 and 
C #0 keys simultaneously and 
press any key between C3 and B3.
TERMINOLOGY
T ranspose:
Changing the key signature. On 
the P-95, transposing shifts the 
pitch of the entire keyboard.
T ransposition range:
F #2 (-6 semitones)– 
C3 (normal pitch)– 
F #3 (+6 semitones)
NOTE
F #3F #2
0
-1
-2 +1 +3
-4
-3
-5 +2 +4 +5
-6+6
Setting range:  -65–+65 cents
The default setting (0 cent) is 
A3=440Hz. In the 440Hz region, 
1Hz=approximately 4 cents. 
Pressing the key 8 times for 
example, will set A3 at approxi-
mately 442Hz.
NOTE
C1C2C3B3C0A-1B-1
C1C2C3B3A-1B-1
C #0
C1C2C3B3C0A-1B-1
C #0
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Touch Sensitivity
You can adjust the volume level that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys. 
The following four settings are available.
Setting the Touch Sensitivity Type
While holding down the 
[DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] but-
ton, press one of the A6–C7 keys to select the desired touch sensitivity.
KeyTouch Sensitivity Description
A6 FixedAll notes are produced at the same volume no matter how hard the keyboard 
is played.
A#6Soft Allows maximum loudness to be produced with relatively light key pressure.
B6 Medium Produces a fairly “standard” keyboard response.
C7 Hard Requires that the keys be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness.
The touch sensitivity settings may 
have little or no effect with JAZZ 
ORGAN, PIPE ORGAN and 
HARPSICHORD voices that are 
not normally responsive to key-
board dynamics.
Default setting: B6 (Medium)
NOTE
C7A6
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