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Performing

You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic

temperaments (tuning methods).

Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal

temperament, the most common tuning in use today. But at

one time, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in

existence.

By playing in the temperament that was in use when a

composition was created, you can experience the sonorities

of chords originally intended for that song.

This setting applies to all tones.

Setting the Temperament Key

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament,

you need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be

performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major

key or to A for a minor key).

If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to

select a tonic note.

This setting applies to all tones.

When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware

that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch.

Tune the RK-300 to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments.

Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and

the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This

method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as

“stretched tuning.”

A graph that shows the changes in pitch of actual tuning

compared with the changes in equal temperament pitch is

called a tuning curve.

Changing the tuning curve produces subtle variations in the

reverberations of the chords you play.

This setting applies only for the front panel [PIANO] button

and for the piano tones Superior Grand and Natural Grand. It

is not available for other tones.

Changing the Tuning (Temperament)

Setting

Explanation

Equal

This temperament divides the octave

into 12 equal parts. All intervals will be

slightly out of tune by the same

amount.

Just Major

This temperament makes the 5th and

3rd intervals pure. It is unsuitable for

playing melodies and modulation is

not possible, but it produces

beautifully harmonious chords.

Just Minor

Just intonation differs between major

and minor keys. The same results as

major can be obtained in a minor key.

Arabic

This tuning is suitable for the music of

Arabia.

Kirnberger

This temperament is a modification of

meantone temperament and just

intonation, allowing more freedom of

modulation. It allows you to play in all

keys (third method).

Meantone

This temperament is a partial

compromise of just intonation in order

to allow modulation.

Pythagorean

This temperament is based on the

theories of the Greek philosopher

Pythagoras, and has pure fourths and

fifths. Chords containing a third will

sound impure, but melodies will sound

good.

Werckmeister

This temperament is a combination of

meantone and Pythagorean

temperaments. It allows you to play in

all keys. (First method, number three.)

Setting

C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B

Setting the Tuning Curve

(Stretch Tuning)

Setting

Explanation

This tuning curve expands the bass and

treble ends somewhat. It is suitable for

performances such as piano solos.

Off

This is the standard tuning curve. It is

suitable when playing in an ensemble with

other instruments.

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