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View Questions by Category: Music Finder (4) Compatibility (2) Operating System (8) Internet Direct Connection (3) Yamaha Personal Keyboard Owner (12) Registration Memory (4) Accompaniment Styles (6) Instrument Features (15) Software (7) Voices (14) Music Theory (7) Practice Tips (1) Resources (2) Playing tips (2)     Top 5 Articles How do I upload an avatar to the discussion forum? Firstly you must make sure your avatar (image) is no larger than 85pixels in either height or width.  You can resize images using most photo editor software.  Compatible image formats are ...... Last Update: 2008-04-07 How do I check to find out which firmware version I have installed on my instrument? Press the [Function] button, go to the 'Utility' tab then hold down the button adjacent to 'Owner Name'.  The version number installed should now be visible.... Last Update: 2008-04-07 Which Hard Drives are compatible with the Yamaha Tyros 2 keyboard? You can find the official list direct from Yamaha here: > Yamaha Tyros 2 Official Hard Drive Compatibility List... Last Update: 2008-04-07 What is a USB TO DEVICE terminal? By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you’ve created to the device, as well as read data from it. You can also connect a USB-type ...... Last Update: 2008-04-07 How do I replace the cryptic Music Finder titles? You will need to download an updated file that is designed for your Yamaha keyboard or digital piano.  Not all instruments support this updating feature and in these cases Yamaha often ...... Last Update: 2008-04-07 Last 5 Articles What is the KEY SIGNATURE? The group of sharps or flats you will often see written immediately after the clef is known as the Key Signature.    It is repeated at the beginning of each line of ...... Last Update: 2008-08-31 How can I locate extra sounds such as Thunder, Dog Barking, Gun Shot etc? You will need to locate the GM&XG folder that is available on most Yamaha keyboards and digital pianos. First select any of the voice panel buttons (example 'Piano').  Locate the 'Up' button ...... Last Update: 2008-08-31 Are there any guidelines for good and effective practice? There are many skills involved in the learning of a musical instrument (Note-reading, technique, rhythmic and melodic skills, choice of fingering, development of aural memory etc. are just a few!) and ...... Last Update: 2008-07-11 Is there some easy way to transpose tunes which are written in difficult keys? Here is a little tip which may help when confronted with pieces written in one of the more ‘difficult’ keys. Assuming the piece you encounter has 5 flats and was in a ...... Last Update: 2008-07-09 Can you help me to understand the TIME SIGNATURE? In musical notation the Time Signature shows the player 'how many' beats to the bar and 'what sort' of beats they are.  It is placed at the beginning of a piece after ...... Last Update: 2008-06-17

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