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GETTING ST

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LESSON FUNCTION

RECORDER

FUNCTION MODE

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Summary of KDP80

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1 par t names and functions 2 getting st ar ted 3 lesson function 4 recorder 5 function mode 6 appendices owner’s manual.
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Page table of contents thank you for purchasing a kawai digital piano! This kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from kawai’s many years of experience building fine pianos. The kdp80 keybo...
Page 4: Save These Instructions
Page 4 important safety instructions denotes that care should be taken. The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped. Denotes a prohibited operation. The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. Denotes an operation that should be carried out...
Page 5: Warning
Page 5 warning the product should be connected to an ac outlet of the specified voltage. if you are going to use an ac power cord, make sure that its has the correct plug shape and conforms to the specified power voltage. failure to do so may result in fire. 120v 240v 230v indicates a potential ...
Page 6: Caution
Page 6 failure to do so may damage them, resulting in fire, electric shock or short-circuit. When connecting the ac power cord and other cords, take care not to get them tangled. Caution indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to the product or other property if the produc...
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Page 7 the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. the product has been exposed to rain. the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a...
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Page 8 1 par t names and functions 1. Part names and functions this section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons. Control panel using the enclosed function label a ‘function label’ is included with the kdp80 digital piano. Placing this label at the back of the keyboa...
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Page 9 1 par t names and functions pedals the kdp80 digital piano features three pedals—just like a grand piano: damper, sostenuto and soft. Damper pedal sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The damper pedal is also capable of responding to half pedaling. Sostenuto pedal depr...
Page 10: 2. Getting Started
Page 10 2 getting st ar ted 2. Getting started 1) basic operations this section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the kdp80 digital piano. Step 1 connect one end of the ac power cable to the kdp80 digital piano’s power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall ac...
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Page 11 2 getting st ar ted demonstration songs the internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the capabilities of the kdp80 digital piano. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. ¢ concert grand .........Valse romantique / debussy ¢ stud...
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Page 12 2 getting st ar ted selecting a sound when power is turned on, the concert grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds. Method 1 press the sound select button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired sou...
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Page 1 2 getting st ar ted 2) dual the dual function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. Step 1 press and hold the sound select button, then, from the lowest 15 white k...
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Page 14 2 getting st ar ted ) four hands the four hands function divides the keyboard of the kdp80 digital piano into separate lower and upper sections, adjusting the octave/pitch of each section to allow two people to play the piano together. With the four hands function activated, the soft (left) ...
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Page 15 2 getting st ar ted 4) metronome rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practise playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The kdp80 digital piano’s metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady be...
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Page 16 2 getting st ar ted adjusting the metronome tempo the metronome has a tempo range of 10-00 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specified precisely, or gradually decreased or increased. Step 1 press and hold the metronome button, then use the lower white keys to either enter the desi...
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Page 17 2 getting st ar ted 5) concert magic the great german composer johann sebastian bach once said “playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time”. Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, kawai have devised a method of playing the keyboa...
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Page 18 2 getting st ar ted performing a song step 1 tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more softly, ...
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Page 19 2 getting st ar ted ¢ skillful these songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘waltz of the flowers’ shown below. It may take a little practice to p...
Page 20: 3. Lesson Function
Page 20 3 lesson function 3. Lesson function the kdp80 digital piano’s lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from burgmüller and czerny, or songs from alfred’s basic piano library (usa, canada, australia and uk only). It is possible to listen to each etud...
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Page 21 3 lesson function listening to a lesson song before practicing a lesson song, it is possible to listen to an example performance. Step 1 press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn on, and the currently selected lesson song will start to play. Step 2 pres...
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Page 22 3 lesson function listening to the right hand part of a lesson song step 1 press the sound select button twice. The led indicator for the sound select button will turn on, and the led indicator for the metronome button will turn off. Step 2 press the play/stop button to play the selected les...
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Page 2 4 recorder 4. Recorder the recorder function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the kdp80 digital piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument, and providing a useful tool for both practicing and p...
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Page 24 4 recorder 2) playing back a song press the play/stop button to start playing the recorded song. Press the play/stop button again to stop playback. ) erasing a song the kdp80 digital piano must be turned off in order to erase the recorded song. Step 1 turn the power off. Step 2 press and hol...
Page 25: 5. Function Mode
Page 25 5 function mode 5. Function mode the function mode settings allow various advanced parameters of the kdp80 digital piano to be adjusted. 1) basic operation step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons simultaneously, then press one of the 10 keys assigned to the desired funct...
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Page 26 5 function mode 2) touch type when playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The touch function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano. The s...
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Page 27 5 function mode 4) tuning the tuning function allows the piano’s pitch to be finely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. The factory default value is set to the modern standard a = 440.0 hz and can be adjusted in 0.5 hz increments. Step 1 press and hold the met...
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Page 28 5 function mode 6) damper effect when the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the damper pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but...
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Page 29 5 function mode 8) midi channel select in order to exchange midi information with another midi instrument, the two connected instruments must be set to the same channel. Step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons simultaneously, then press the key assigned to the midi ch fu...
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Page 0 5 function mode 9) midi local control on/off this function is used to control whether or not the sound from the kdp80 digital piano will be heard when playing the keyboard. When midi local control is set to ‘on’, sound will be heard when playing the kdp80 digital piano’s keyboard. When midi l...
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Page 1 5 function mode 10) multi-timbral mode on/off the procedure described in the midi channel select section is used to transmit or receive data on only one of the 16 midi channels (ch 1 - ch 16). However, by enabling multi-timbral mode, midi data can be received on more than one midi channel, si...
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Page 2 5 function mode 11) transmit midi program change this function determines whether or not the kdp80 digital piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound ...
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Page 6 appendices 6. Appendices 1) connecting to other devices *the digital piano viewed from below. 1 headphone jacks used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the kdp80 digital piano. 2 pedal jack used to connect the pedal board to the kdp80 digital piano. Midi jacks used to connect the kdp...
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Page 4 6 appendices 2) assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the kdp80 digital piano, ensure that all parts are included. A phillips-head screwdriver will also be required to assemble the unit (not included). ¢ parts provided side panel (a) ................................................
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Page 5 6 appendices 3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand so that the metal fitting holes are seen when viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward while holding it with one hand so that it does not incline and fall from the stand. The hooks on the piano are then engaged with the metal...
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Page 6 6 appendices ) concert magic song list category song name key mode children’s songs twinkle, twinkle, little star 1 mp i’m a little teapot 2 mp mary had a little lamb mp london bridge 4 mp row, row, row, your boat 5 mp frère jacques 6 mp old macdonald had a farm 7 mp christmas songs hark the ...
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Page 7 6 appendices 4) lesson song list alfred’s basic piano library alfred’s basic piano library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-892-2452 (usa & canada), 0-952400 (australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (uk). Or alternat...
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Page 8 6 appendices burgmÜller & czerny etudes burgmÜller 25 (25 etudes faciles, opus 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque . Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La chasse 10 tendre fleur 11. La bergeronnette 12. Adieu 1. Consolation 14. La styrienne 1...
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Page 9 6 appendices 5) specifications ¢ keyboard 88 keys with advanced hammer action iv-f ¢ internal sounds 15 voices (concert grand, studio grand, modern piano, rock piano, classic e.Piano, modern e.Piano, jazz organ, church organ, harpsichord, vibraphone, string ensemble, slow strings, choir, new ...
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Page 40 6 appendices kawai model kdp80 midi implementation chart date : may 2010 version : 1.0 mode 1: omni on, poly mode 2: omni on, mono mode : omni off, poly mode 4: omni off, mono : yes Î : no function... Transmitted recognised remarks basic channel default changed 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 mode default...