﻿CVP-709/CVP-705 Owner's Manual

Song Playback 
– Playing and Practice Songs –

For the Clavinova, "Song" refers to MIDI or audio data which include preset songs, commercially available music 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.
There are two kinds of Songs that can be recorded and played back on this instrument: MIDI Songs and Audio Songs.

MIDI Song
A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which keys are played, at what timing, and at what strength — just as in a musical score. Based on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Since MIDI Song data contains the information such as keyboard part and Voice, you can practice effectively by viewing the score, turning the particular part on or off, or changing Voices. 

Audio Song
An Audio Song is a recording of the performed sound itself. This data is recorded in the same way as that used in recording cassette tapes, or with voice recorders, etc. Audio Songs can be played back on portable music players and many other devices, making it easy for you to let others hear what you have played.

Availability of functions differs between MIDI Songs and Audio Songs. In this chapter, the following icons indicate whether or not the explanation applies to MIDI Songs or Audio Songs individually.
Example: MIDI icon highlighted, Audio icon grayed out … Indicates explanation applies only to MIDI Songs.

Playback of Songs
Applies to both MIDI and Audio Songs

You can play back the following types of Songs.
Preset Songs (MIDI Songs)
Your own recorded Songs (see page 75 for instructions on recording)
Commercially available Songs: MIDI files in SMF (Standard MIDI File) format, Audio files in WAV or MP3 format.

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WAV	44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo
MP3	MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3: 44.1/48.0 kHz sample rate, 64 – 320 kbps and variable bit rate, mono/stereo
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NOTE
For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, refer to “MIDI Basics” on website (page 9).
For information on compatible MIDI formats, refer to page 8.

If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand.

NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read "Connecting USB Devices" on page 97.

1	On the Home display, touch the Song name to call up the Song Selection display.
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NOTE
Song files (MIDI files) corresponding to the included Music Book are available for free downloading from the website (page 9).

2	Touch the desired Song on the display to select it.
A Preset Song can be selected from one of the following tabs:
Usage: The Songs are divided into several usages. 
Title: The Songs are sorted in alphabetical order. 
Genre: The Songs are divided into several genres.

The Songs you recorded or the commercially available songs can be selected from one of the following tabs:
MIDI: Calls up a list of the MIDI Songs in the instrument or in the USB flash drive.
Audio: Calls up a list of the Audio Songs in the USB flash drive.

NOTE
Songs recorded to the instrument in Piano Room are listed in the "Piano Room" folder (in the "User" folder of the MIDI tab). 
Songs recorded to the USB flash drive in Piano Room are listed in the "Audio" tab.
On the Song Selection display or the Home display, you can distinguish the data format of the Audio Song by the icon shown next to the Song name. If it is in MP3 format, "MP3" appears in the icon, and in case of WAV format, nothing is shown.
(CVP-709 only) MIDI Songs you've recorded with Audio Styles in the Piano Room must be converted to Audio Songs. (Follow the on-screen messages.)

Viewing Song information
When an Audio Song or a protected MIDI Song is selected, touching Information icon calls up the Song Information window.

3	Return to the Home display, touch [Right arrow] at the upper right to expand the Song area, then touch [PLAY/PAUSE] to start playback.
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Here and in the later steps, the operation in the Song area of the Home display can be controlled by the SONG CONTROL buttons (page 68).

Queuing the next Song for playback (MIDI Song only)
While a MIDI Song is playing back, you can queue up the next MIDI Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage performance. Select the Song you want to play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The [Next] icon appears at the right side of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, touch the [Next] icon.

4	Touch [STOP] to stop playback.

Song Control Operations
To control Song playback, you can use the on-screen buttons called up by touching [Right arrow] in the Song area of the Home display, or use the SONG CONTROL buttons on the panel.

NOTE
For instructions on adjusting the tempo, refer to page 40 for MIDI Songs, and page 74 for Audio Songs.

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Home display
Song Control

Keep in mind that, unlike with certain panel button operations, you cannot touch two buttons simultaneously on the display.

NOTE
For information about [REC], refer to page 75.

Pause
Press (or touch) [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback. Pressing it again resumes Song playback from the current position.
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Rewind/Fast Forward
Press (or touch) [REW] or [FF] during playback or while the Song stopped. Pressing one of them once moves one measure back/forward for MIDI Songs, or one second for Audio Songs. Holding one of them scrolls backward/forward continuously.
When you press (or touch) [REW] or [FF], a setting display appears showing the current position of the Song.
The Phrase Mark number appears only when a MIDI Song containing Phrase Marks is selected. You can choose to rewind/fast forward the Song in "Bar" or "Phrase Mark" units by touching the setting display beforehand.

NOTE
The pop-up window mentioned here does not appear when you rewind or fast forward a MIDI Song not having Phrase Marks or an Audio Song by touching on the display.
Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain MIDI Song data, which specifies a specific location in the Song.

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For MIDI Songs
Current measure number
Phrase Mark number

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For Audio Songs
Elapsed time

Moving the Song Playback Position 
In the Song area (when expanded) of the Home display, the current position of the Song playback is shown. This can be moved forward or backward by moving the slider on the display.

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When a MIDI Song is selected:
Current measure number
Last measure number

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When an Audio Song is selected:
Elapsed time
Total time

Synchro Start (MIDI Song) 
You can conveniently start playback of a MIDI Song as soon as you start playing the keyboard. While playback is stopped, hold down the SONG CONTROL [STOP] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. To cancel the Synchro Start function, repeat the same operation. 

NOTE
You can also enable the Synchro Start function by holding [PLAY/PAUSE] in the Song area (when expanded) of the Home display.

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Displaying Music Notation (Score)
Applies only to MIDI Songs

You can view the music notation (score) of the selected Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice.

1	Select a MIDI Song (steps 1 − 2 on page 67).

2	Call up the Score display via [Menu] | [Score].
You can look through the entire notation by touching [Left arrow] or [Right arrow] when the Song playback is stopped. As starting playback, the "ball" bounces along through the score, indicating the current position.

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For changing the page.
For changing the settings of the Score display.

NOTE
The instrument can display the music notation of commercially available music data or your recorded Songs.
The displayed notation is generated by the instrument 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 displaying notation of complicated passages or many short notes.

Changing the Size of the Score/Displaying Lyrics in a Score 
By touching the note icon shown on the lower right of the display, you can change the settings of the Score display, such as changing the size of the score, or displaying note names or lyrics within the score, and so on. For details on the Score display, refer to the Reference manual on the website (page 9).

NOTE
Lyrics can be shown only when the MIDIsong contains lyric data.


Displaying Lyrics
Applies only to MIDI Songs

When the selected Song contains lyric data, you can view it on the instrument's display during playback.

1	Select a MIDI Song (steps 1 − 2 on page 67).

2	Call up the Lyrics display via [Menu] | [Lyrics].
When the Song data contains lyrics data, the lyrics are shown on the display. You can look through the entire lyrics by touching [Left arrow] or [Right arrow] when Song playback is stopped. As Song playback starts, the color of the lyrics changes, indicating the current position.

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For changing the page.

NOTE
The Lyrics can be displayed on an external monitor or television (page 95). 

For details on the Lyrics display, refer to the Reference manual on the website (page 9).

Displaying Text
Regardless of whether a Song is selected or not, you can view the text file (.txt) created by using a computer on the instrument's display ([Menu] | [Text Viewer]). This feature enables various useful possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord names, and text notes. For details on the Text display, refer to the Reference manual on the website (page 9). 


One-handed Practice with the Guide Function
Applies only to MIDI Songs

You can mute the right-hand part to try practicing that part on your own. The explanations here apply when you practice the right-hand part with "Follow Lights" of the Guide functions. The guide lamps indicate the notes you should play and when you should play them. You can also practice at your own pace — since the accompaniment waits for you to play the notes correctly.

NOTE
The Guide function is not effective for the Chord section (page 56). As necessary, turn off the [ACMP ON/OFF] button when using it.

1	Select a MIDI Song and call up the Score display (page 69).

2	Touch Playback Settings icon to call up the Playback Settings menu.
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NOTE
The Playback Settings can also be controlled from the Home display and Lyrics display.

3	Touch [Guide] to turn it on.

4	Touch [Right] to turn off the right-hand part.
The right-hand part is muted and the Guide for the right-hand part is enabled.

NOTE
Usually, Ch 1 is assigned to [Right], Ch 2 is assigned to [Left], and Ch 3 − 16 are assigned to [Extra]. You can turn each channel on or off from the Mixer display (page 93).

5	Press the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.
Practice the right-hand part at your own pace along with the guide lamps. The playback of the Left and Extra parts will wait for you to play the notes correctly.

NOTE
The guide lamps light in red for the white keys and in green for the black keys.

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After you've finished practicing, touch [Guide] to turn off the Guide function. 

Other guide functions
In addition to the "Follow Lights" function explained above, there are more functions in the Guide features, for practicing the timing of playing the keys (Any Key mode), for Karaoke or for practicing a song at your own pace (Your Tempo). You can select the functions via [Menu] | [SongSetting] | [Guide] | [Type].
For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).


Repeat Playback
Applies to both MIDI and Audio Songs

The Song Repeat functions can be used to repeatedly play back a Song or a specific range of measures in a Song. This function controlled in the Song area (when expanded) of the Home display is useful for repeated practicing of difficult-to-play phrases.

NOTE
When a MIDI Song is selected, you can control Repeat playback also on the Playback Settings menu called up from the Score display or Lyrics display (page 71).

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Playing an Entire Song Repeatedly
To repeat an entire Song, turn on A-B Repeat icon in the display and start playback of the Song. 
To cancel Repeat playback, turn off A-B Repeat icon.

Specifying a Range of Measures and Playing them Back Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

1	Select a Song (steps 1 − 2 on page 67). 

2	Touch [PLAY/PAUSE] to start playback.

3	Specify the repeat range.
When playback reaches the point you want to specify as the starting point (A), turn on A-B Repeat. When playback reaches the point you want to specify as the ending point (B), touch  A-B Repeat again. The range from Point A to Point B will be played back repeatedly. For MIDI Songs, an automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase) is added before Point A.
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Top of the Song
A
B
End of the Song

NOTE
When you want to repeat from the top of the song to somewhere in the middle of the song:
1. Turn on the A-B Repeat icon, then start Song playback.
2. Touch the A-B Repeat icon again at the desired ending point (B).
Specifying only Point A results in repeat playback between Point A and the end of the Song.

4	Touch [Stop] to stop playback.
The Song position will return to Point A.
After your practice, turn off A-B Repeat.

Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped
1. Fast-forward the Song to Point A then turn on A-B Repeat. 
2. Fast-forward the Song to Point B then touch  A-B Repeat again.

Playing Multiple Songs Repeatedly
You can play several songs repeatedly. Select "All" in "Repeat Mode" ([Menu] | [Song Setting] | [Play]), then touch [PLAY/PAUSE] to start playback. All Songs saved in a designated folder will then be played repeatedly in order. To reset the repeat setting, select "Off" in "Repeat Mode" ([Menu] | [Song Setting] | [Play]). 

NOTE
The preset Songs in the "Follow Lights" folder contain Guide settings, and as such are inappropriate for use with "All" repeat.


Adjusting the Pitch in Semitones (Pitch Shift)
Applies only to Audio Songs

Like the Transpose function (page 41) of the MIDI Song, the pitch of an Audio Song in the USB flash drive can be adjusted in semitone steps (from -12 to 12) on the Home display.

1	Connect the USB flash drive containing Audio Songs to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

NOTE
Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read "Connecting USB Devices" on page 97.

2	Select an Audio Song (steps 1 – 2 on page 67).

3	In the Song area (when expanded) of the Home display, touch Pitch Shift icon to call up the Setup window. 

NOTE
Pitch Shift cannot be applied to MP3 files of 48.0 kHz sample rate.


4	 Set the value by touching [Left arrow]/[Right arrow].


Adjusting the Playback Speed (Time Stretch)
Applies only to Audio Songs

Like Tempo adjustment of a MIDI Song (page 40), you can adjust the playback speed of an Audio Song in USB flash drive by stretching or compressing it. 
To do this, select an Audio Song then touch Time Stretch icon in the Song area of the Home display to call up the Setup window. Touch [Left arrow]/[Right arrow] in this window to set the value (from 70% to 160%). Higher values result in a faster tempo.

NOTE
Playback speed cannot be changed for MP3 files of 48 kHz sampling rate.

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Canceling the Vocal Part (Vocal Cancel)
Applies only to Audio Songs

You can cancel or attenuate the center position of the stereo sound. This lets you sing "karaoke" style with just instrumental backing, or play the melody part on the keyboard, since the vocal sound is usually at the center of the stereo image in most recordings.
To turn the Vocal Cancel function on/off, first select an Audio Song, then turn on/off Vocal Cancel icon in the Song area of the Home display.

NOTE
Though the Vocal Cancel function is highly effective on most audio recordings, the vocal sound on some songs may not be completely cancelled.
Vocal cancel does not affect the sound from the [AUX IN] jack.

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