Yamaha Tyros 3 User Manual

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The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the key-
board sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) in semitone steps. Press the [+] 
and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose value to 0.
The UPPER OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons allow the pitch of the RIGHT 1–3 parts to be 
shifted up or down by one octave. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to 
instantly reset the octave value...

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Using the Modulation Wheel
The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard. By 
default, this is applied to the keyboard parts RIGHT 1–3. Moving the MODULATION 
wheel down (toward you) decreases the depth of the effect, while moving it up (away 
from you) increases it.
You can set whether the effects caused by the MODULATION Wheel will be applied or 
not to each of the keyboard part: [FUNCTION] → [D]...

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●Type 2 
In this type, playing the keyboard while holding down the available [ART] button 
changes the nature of Voice. For example, in the case of the SA Nylon Guitar Voice, hold-
ing down the [ART. 1] button lets you play harmonics for the guitar Voice. Releasing the 
button returns the Voice to normal. In the case of SA BigBandBrass Voice, normally there 
is a pitch “shake” when you play at a higher velocity, but if you hold the [ART. 1]...

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The Tyros3 features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add extraordinary depth and expression to 
your sound. This effect system can be turned on or off by using the following buttons.
●HARMONY/ECHO
The Harmony/Echo types are applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying Har-
mony to Your Right-hand Melody” on page 45.
●INITIAL TOUCH
This button turns the touch response of the keyboard on or off. When OFF, the...

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Applying Harmony to Your Right-hand Melody (HARMONY/ECHO)
Among the Voice Effects, Harmony is one of the most impressive. It automatically adds 
harmony parts to the notes you play with your right hand—immediately giving you a 
more full and professional sound. 
1Turn the [HARMONY/ECHO] button on.
2Turn on both the [ACMP] button and [SYNC START] button 
(page 48) and make sure that the RIGHT 1 part is on (page 36).
3Play a chord with your...

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The Tyros3 uses advanced digital technology to recreate the legendary sound of vintage organs. Just as on a traditional 
organ, you can create your own sound by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages.
1Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button.
The FOOTAGE Page of the Organ Flutes Voice is called up.
2Use the [ASSIGN] slider and [1]–[8] sliders to adjust the foot-
age settings.
The footage settings determine the basic sound of the...

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5Press the [6 ▼] (SAVE) button to save your edited Organ Flutes 
Voice (page 30).
The settings will be lost if you 
select another Voice or turn the 
power to the instrument off with-
out executing the Save operation.
CAUTION
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Selecting GM/XG or other Voices from the Panel Voice Selection display → [8 ▲] (UP) → [2 ▲] (P2)
Effect-related settings
•Setting the touch sensitivity of...

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Styles – Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment –
Styles
– Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment –
The Tyros3 features a variety of accompaniment and rhythmic backing 
patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres includ-
ing pop, jazz, and many others. The Style features Auto Accompani-
ment, letting you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply 
by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you automatically 
recreate the sound of a full band or...

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5As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected 
Style starts.
Try playing chords with your left hand and play melody with your right hand.
6Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback.
If you want to know which key you need 
to play to make certain chords, call up 
the CHORD FINGERING display: 
[FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/
SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → 
TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] CHORD FINGERING.
For more...

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To Start/Stop Playing
●[START/STOP] button
Style starts playing back as soon as the [START/STOP] button is pressed. To stop play-
back, press the button again.
●[SYNC START] button
This puts the Style playback in “standby.” The Style starts playing back when you press 
any note on the keyboard (when [ACMP] is off ) or you play a chord with your left hand 
(when [ACMP] is on). When you start the Style playback with the [SYNC...