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You can view the music notation (score) of the selected Song. 
1Select a Song (steps 1–3 on page 59).
2Press the [SCORE] button to call up the Score display.
As starting playback, the “ball” bounces along through the score, indicating the 
current position. 
You can change the displayed notation style by using the [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] but-
tons. For details, refer to the Reference manual on the website.
When the selected Song contains lyric data, you can view it on the Tyros3 display during playback. Even if the Song 
doesn’t contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt) created on a computer via 
USB storage device. 
1Select a Song (steps 1–3 on page 59).
2Press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button to call up the Lyrics display.
When the Song data contains lyrics data, the lyrics are shown on the display. As 
Song playback starts, the color of the lyrics changes, indicating the current posi-
tion. 
When you want to view the text file created on your computer, press the [5 ▲▼]/
[6 ▲▼] (TEXT FILE) button to select the desired text file, then press the [1 
▲▼] (TEXT) button to display the selected file.
For more information about the Lyrics display, refer to the Reference manual on 
the website.
Displaying Music Notation (Score)
You can look through the entire notation 
by using the TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] buttons when 
the Song playback is stopped.
The displayed notation is generated by 
the Tyros3 based on the Song data. As a 
result, it may not be exactly the same as 
commercially available sheet music of 
the same Song—especially when dis-
playing notation of complicated pas-
sages or many short notes.
NOTE
NOTE
Displaying Lyrics (Text)
You can look through the entire lyrics 
by using the TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] buttons when 
the Song playback is stopped.
NOTE
The Lyrics (text) can be displayed on the 
external monitor. See page 90.
NOTE 
						

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Song Position markers (SP 1–SP 4) can be placed in the Song data. This not only lets you navigate quickly and easily 
through the Song data, but also lets you set up convenient playback loops—allowing you to create dynamic Song 
arrangements “on the fly,” as you perform.
Entering Song Position Markers
1Select a Song and start playing back (steps 1–4 on page 59).
2When the Song reaches the point you wish to enter a marker, 
double-click (press twice quickly) one of the [SP 1]–[SP 4] but-
tons during playback.
The corresponding button flashes in green, and the marker for that button is 
entered to the 1st beat of the appropriate measure.
 
Continue to enter other markers in the same way. 
3Stop song playback by pressing the [STOP] button.
4Save the Song (step 7 on page 58).
Jumping to a Marker During Playback
Simply pressing the one of the [SP 1]–[SP 4] buttons during song playback jumps to the corresponding position, after 
the current played measure reaches its end. (The button will blink in red, indicating that playback jump is ready.) You 
can cancel the jump by pressing the same SP button again before the actual jump. 
Starting Playback from a Specific Marker
First press the desired SP button (while song playback is stopped), then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
Using Song Position Markers
If a marker has already been entered to 
the button, the lamp is lit in green or 
red. Double-clicking on the button will 
set the marker to a new song position.
You can also enter the marker when the 
Song playback is stopped at the desired 
position, by double-clicking any of the 
[SP 1]–[SP 4] buttons. The marker is 
entered at the top of the current mea-
sure.
NOTE
NOTE
The entered marker settings will 
be lost if you change to another 
Song or you turn the power off 
without executing the save opera-
tion.
CAUTION
About the lamp status of the SP buttons
•Red: The Song Position has been passed and song playback continues to the next 
Song Position. 
•Green: Song Position is memorized to the button.
•Off: Song Position is not memorized to the button. 
						

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Using Markers in Loop Playback
In this section, the loop playback method is explained as an example of loop playback between SP 1 and SP 2. 
1Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback from the top 
of the Song. 
2After passing the [SP 1] point, press the [LOOP] button to turn 
the loop function on.
The Song plays back up to the [SP 2] point, then goes back to [SP 1] and loops 
between the two points. 
3To turn the loop function off, press the [LOOP] button again.
When you turn it off, playback continues past the [SP 2] point.
1Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button once or twice to call up 
the CHANNEL ON/OFF (SONG) display.
2Use the [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] button to turn each channel on or off.
If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), press and 
hold down one of the [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] buttons corresponding to the desired 
channel. Only the selected channel is turned to on and others are off. To cancel 
solo playback, press the same button again.
Top of 
the song[SP 1] [SP 2] [SP 3] [SP 4]End of 
the song
Turning Song Channels On/Off
2
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Editing Music Notation settings [SCORE] → [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] buttons
Editing Lyrics display settings[LYRICS] → [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] buttons
Song Playback related parameters (Repeat set-
tings, Channel settings, Guide function, etc.)[FUNCTION] → [B] SONG SETTING
Creating/Editing Songs (Song Creator)
•Recording Melodies (Step Recording):[DIGITAL RECORDING] → [A] SONG CREATOR → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] 1–16
•Recording Chords (Step Recording):[DIGITAL RECORDING] → [A] SONG CREATOR → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] 
CHORD
•Re-Recording a Specific Section—Punch 
In/Out:[DIGITAL RECORDING] → [A] SONG CREATOR → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] REC 
MODE
•Editing Channel Events:[DIGITAL RECORDING] → [A] SONG CREATOR → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] CHAN-
NEL
•Editing Chord events, Notes, System Exclu-
sive events and Lyrics:[DIGITAL RECORDING] → [A] SONG CREATOR → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] 
CHORD, 1–16, SYS/EX. or LYRICS 
						

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Multi Pads – Adding Musical Phrases to Your Performance –
Multi Pads
– Adding Musical Phrases to Your Performance –
The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded 
rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and 
variety to your keyboard performances.
Multi Pads are grouped in Banks or four each. The Tyros3 features a 
variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres.
1Press the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button to call up the 
Multi Pad Bank Selection display, then select the desired bank.
Select pages using the [1 ▲]–[6 ▲] buttons that correspond to “P1, P2...” in the 
display or pressing the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button repeatedly, 
then use the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired bank.
2Press any of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]–[4] buttons to play a 
Multi Pad phrase.
The corresponding phrase (in this case, for Pad 1) starts playing back in its 
entirety at the currently set tempo. You can even play two or more Multi Pads at 
the same time.
3Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the Multi Pad(s).
If you want to stop specific pads, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button 
and press the pad(s) you wish to stop.
Playing the Multi Pads
1
1
There are two types of Multi Pad data. 
Some types will play back once and 
stop when they reach to the end. Others 
will be play back repeatedly.
Pressing the pad during its playback 
will stop playing and begin playing from 
the top again.
NOTE
NOTE
About the color of the Multi Pads
•Green: Indicates that the corresponding pad contains data (phrase).
•Red: Indicates that the corresponding pad is playing back.
•Red (flashing): Indicates that the corresponding pad is in standby (Synchro 
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While holding the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] button, press one of the MULTI PAD CONTROL [1]–[4] 
buttons to put the Multi Pad playback in standby. The corresponding button will flash in red. You can even play two, 
three, or four Multi Pads at the same time.
The Multi Pad currently set to standby will start playing when you play back a Style, 
press any note on the keyboard (when [ACMP] is off ), or play a chord with your left 
hand (when [ACMP] is on). If you put the Multi Pad in standby during Song/Style play-
back, pressing any note on the keyboard will start the Multi Pad playback at the top of 
next bar.
When two or more Multi Pads are in standby, pressing one of them simultaneously starts 
all Multi Pads that are set to standby.
To cancel Synchro Start, while holding the MULTI PAD CONTROL [SELECT] (or 
[STOP]) button, press one of the [1]–[4] buttons. Pressing the MULTI PAD CON-
TROL [STOP] button once cancels Synchro Start of all buttons.
M any of the Multi Pad phrases are melodic or chordal and you can have these phrases automatically change chords 
along with the chords you play with your left hand. When the [ACMP] is on or LEFT part is on, simply play a chord 
with your left hand and press any of the Multi Pads—Chord Match changes the pitch to match the chords you play. 
K eep in mind that some Multi Pads are not affected by Chord Match.
In  this example, the phrase for Pad 1 will be transposed into F major before playing back. Try out other various chord 
types while playing the Multi Pads.
Using the Multi Pad Synchro Start Function 
Using Chord Match
Chord Section
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Multi Pad creating (Multi Pad Creator): [DIGITAL RECORDING]  → [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR
Multi Pad editing:Multi Pad Bank Selection display  → [8  ▼] (EDIT) 
						

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Music Finder – Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music –
Music Finder
– Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music –
If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which 
Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music 
Finder function can help you out. Simply select the desired music genre 
from among the “Records,” and the Tyros3 automatically makes all 
appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! 
1Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER 
display.
In the ALL tab, the preset records are shown.
2Select the desired Record by using the [2 ▲▼]/[3 ▲▼] buttons. 
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial and the [ENTER] button.
3Play the keyboard.
Selecting the Desired Music Genre from the Record List
2
Shows the number of 
records. Shows music genre (or song title) and information of the 
Style assigned to each record.
Sorting the records
Press [F] (SORT BY) button to sort the records by MUSIC, STYLE, BEAT 
and TEMPO. Press the [G] (SORT ORDER) button to change the order of 
the records (ascending or descending).
When sorting records by MUSIC, you can use the [1 ▲▼] button to skip up 
or down through the songs alphabetically. When sorting records by STYLE, 
you can use the [4 ▲▼]/[5 ▲▼] button to skip up or down through the 
Styles alphabetically. Simultaneously press the [▲] and [▼] buttons to move 
the cursor to the first record.
If you want to avoid changing the 
Tempo during Style playback when 
selecting another record, turn on the 
Tempo Lock function by pressing the [I] 
(TEMPO LOCK) button in the Music 
Finder display.
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You can search the records by specifying a song name or keyword, using the Search function of the Music Finder.
1From the ALL tab of the MUSIC FINDER display, press the [6 ▲] 
(SEARCH 1) button to call up the Search display.
2Enter the search criteria.
3Press the [8 ▲] (START SEARCH) button to start the search.
The Search 1 display appears, showing the results of the search. To cancel search-
ing, press the [8 ▼] (CANCEL) button.
Searching the Record
[A] MUSIC Searches by song name/keyword. Pressing one of these buttons calls up the pop-up win-
dow to enter the song name/keyword. To clear the entered Music/Keyword, press the [F]/
[G] (CLEAR) button. [B] KEYWORD
[C] STYLE Searches by Style. Pressing this button calls up the Style Selection display. After selecting 
the desired Style, press the [EXIT] button to return back to the Search display. To clear 
the entered Style, press the [H] (CLEAR) button.
[D] BEAT Specifies the time signature for the search.
[E] SEARCH AREA Selects a specific location for searching.
[1 ▲▼]TEMPO FROM Sets the range of the tempo you want to use for the search.
[2 ▲▼]TEMPO TO
[5 ▲▼]/
[6 ▲▼]GENRE Selects the desired music genre.
You can search several different Keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) 
between each.
NOTE
If you wish to further narrow down your 
search or search another music genre, 
press the [6 ▼] (SEARCH 2) button in 
the Music Finder display. 
NOTE
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Creating a set of favorite Records: MUSIC FINDER display → [H] (ADD TO FAVORITE)
Editing Records:MUSIC FINDER display → [8 ▲▼] (RECORD EDIT)
Saving the Record as a single file: MUSIC FINDER display → [7 ▲▼] (FILES)
Viewing record information on the Internet:MUSIC FINDER display → [J] (MUSIC FINDER +) 
						

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Registration Memory – Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups –
Registration Memory
– Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups –
The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) 
virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then 
instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single 
button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons 
should be saved as a single Bank (file).
1Set up the panel controls (such as Voice, Style, effects, and so 
on) as desired.
2Press the [MEMORY] button above the REGISTRATION MEM-
ORY section.
The display for selecting the items to be registered appears.
3Determine the items you want to register.
Select the desired item by using the [2 ▲▼]–[7 ▲▼] buttons, then enter or 
remove the checkmark by using the [8 ▲] (MARK ON)/ [8 ▼] (MARK OFF) 
buttons.
To cancel the operation, press the [I] (CANCEL) button.
4Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons to 
which you wish to memorize the panel setup.
The memorized button becomes red, which indicates the number button con-
tains data and its number is selected.
Registering Your Panel Setups
3
If you select the button whose 
lamp is lit in red or green here, 
the panel setup previously memo-
rized to the button will be erased 
and replaced by the new settings.
CAUTION 
						

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5Register various panel setups to other buttons by repeating 
steps 1–4.
The registered panel setups can be recalled by simply pressing the desired number 
button.
You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank file.
1Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to 
call up the Registration Bank Selection Display.
2Press the [6 ▼] (SAVE) button to save the Bank file (page 30).
About the lamp status
•Red: Data registered and currently selected
•Green: Data registered but not currently selected
•Off: No data registered
The panel setups registered in the num-
bered buttons are preserved even when 
you turn off the power. If you want to 
delete all the eight current panel setups, 
turn the [POWER] button on while hold-
ing the B5 key (right-most B key on the 
keyboard).
NOTE
Saving the Registration Memory as a Bank file
Bank 01Bank 02Bank 03Bank 04
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Recalling a Registered Panel Setup
The saved Registration Memory Bank files can be recalled by using the REGIST BANK [-]/[+] buttons or the following 
procedure.
1Press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to 
call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display.
2Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Bank.
3Press one of the green-lit numbered buttons ([1]–[8]) in the 
Registration Memory section.
You can call up the information display to take a look which Voices and Style are memorized to the [1]–[8] buttons of a 
Registration Memory Bank.
1Simultaneously press the REGIST BANK [+] and [-] buttons to 
call up the Registration Bank Selection display, then use the 
[A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Bank. 
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial and the [ENTER] button to select a 
Bank.
2Press the [6 ▲] (INFO) button to call up the information display.
By using the TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] buttons, you can switch between the two information 
display pages: information for the Registration Memory [1]–[4] buttons and 
information for the [5]–[8] buttons.
3Press the [F] (CLOSE) button to close the information display.
Turning the [FREEZE] button on dis-
ables recall of specific item(s). To use 
this function, you need to select the 
item(s) not to be recalled by accessing 
[FUNCTION] → [E] REGIST 
SEQUENCE/FREEZE/VOICE SET → 
TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] FREEZE.
NOTE
Confirming the Registration Memory Information
You can instantly call up the informa-
tion display of the currently selected 
Registration Memory Bank by pressing 
the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and one 
of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] 
buttons in sequence. 
NOTE
3
2
The grayed Voice indicates that the cor-
responding Voice part is off, while black 
indicates the part is on.
NOTE
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Disabling recall of specific items:[FUNCTION] → [E] REGIST SEQUENCE/FREEZE/VOICE SET → TAB 
[
QQ Q Q][WW W W] FREEZE
Calling up Registration Memory numbers in 
order:[FUNCTION] → [E] REGIST SEQUENCE/FREEZE/VOICE SET → TAB 
[
QQ Q Q][WW W W] REGISTRATION SEQUENCE