Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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EZ-TP Owner’s Manual
The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for six (6) of the songs
pre-installed in this electronic trumpet:
In The Midnight Hour
Words and Music by Steve Cropper and Wilson Pickett
Copyright © 1965 IRVING MUSIC, INC. and COTILLION MUSIC, INC.
Copyright Renewed
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
The Lonely Bull
By Sol Lake
Copyright © 1962 ALMO MUSIC CORP.
Copyright Renewed
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Respect
Words and Music by Otis Redding
Copyright © 1965 IRVING MUSIC, INC.
Copyright Renewed
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Soul Man
Words and Music by Isaac Hayes and David Porter
Copyright © 1967 ALMO MUSIC CORP. and WALDEN MUSIC, INC.
Copyright Renewed
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Spanish Flea
Words and Music by Julius Wechter
Copyright © 1965 ALMO MUSIC CORP.
Copyright Renewed
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Raiders March
from the Paramount Motion Picture RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
Music by John Williams
Copyright © 1981 by Bantha Music and Ensign Music Corporation
All Rights for the World Controlled and Administered by Ensign Music Corporation
International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly
prohibited regarding the above six songs pre-installed.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copy-
rights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights.
Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,
WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of per-
sonal use is not permitted under relevant laws.
Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL
COPIES.
Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
Copyright Notice
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from
electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the
instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can
result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or
dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as
heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise
damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the
internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument
contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be
malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing
liquids which might spill into any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or
if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the
instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear
to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others,
or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an
outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument,
or during electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a
multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound
quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with
the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in
overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new
batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery
types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or
batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries
from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire,
or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to
be charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be
used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument
to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If
the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes,
mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a
doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss
of sight or chemical burns.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Battery
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• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,
or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor
and other cables.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic
components, turn off the power for all components. Before
turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume
levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all
components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the
desired listening level.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-
impregnated wiping cloths.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the
instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons,
switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause
permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving and backing up your data
• Data in the instrument’s internal memory can be lost due to
operational errors or malfunction. Be sure to save any
important data to external media via a computer connected to
the instrument. (page 30)
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at
the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft
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Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Location
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or
destroyed.
The illustrations and LED screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from
the ones on your instrument.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha EZ-TP!
Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument,
in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after
you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better
understand an operation or function.
Copyright Notice .......................................2
Setting Up ...................................................... 6
Power Requirements ................................6
Connections..............................................7
Supplied Accessories ...............................7
Controls & Features ...................................... 8
Holding the EZ-TP.......................................10
Playing the EZ-TP ....................................... 11
Play by Singing .......................................11
Fingering Chart .......................................12
Setting the EZ-TP To Match Your
Voice ...................................................14
Adjust the Microphone ............................15
Select Different Sounds ..........................16
Changing the Pitch (Basic Key) of
the EZ-TP............................................17
Tuning.....................................................19
Producing a Thick “Brass Section”
Sound..................................................19
Playing Songs.............................................. 20
Starting Song Playback ..........................20
Select and Listen To a Specific Song .....20
Play With Song Accompaniment ............... 22
Play Mode 1 – Play by Singing ...............22
Play Mode 2 – Press the Valves
Indicated By the Guide Lamps ............23
Play Mode 3 – Sing and Use the
Valves .................................................23
Change the Song Tempo........................24
Change the Song Key.............................24
Adjust the Song/Performance Volume
Balance ...............................................24
Velocity Curve.........................................25
Retained Data & Initialization.....................26
Retained Data .........................................26
Initialization Procedure............................26
Connecting to MIDI Devices ......................27
What is MIDI?..........................................27
Some Things You Can Do with MIDI ......27
Connecting To a Computer.....................28
Loading Song Data Into the EZ-TP.........29
Setting the Transmit Channel..................31
Local Control ON/OFF ............................31
Cleaning the EZ-TP .....................................32
Troubleshooting ..........................................33
Message List................................................34
Sound List ....................................................35
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................36
MIDI Data Format ........................................38
Specifications ..............................................40
Contents
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Setting Up
Although the instrument will run either from the supplied AC adaptor or optional
batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC
adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete
resources.
■
Using an AC Power Adaptor
q
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch
of the instrument is set to STANDBY.
w
Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3C or other
adaptor specifically recommended by
Yamaha) to the power supply jack.
e
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
■
Using the Batteries
q
Using a coin or screwdriver open the
battery compartment located on the bottom
of the instrument.
w
Insert four new alkaline batteries, being
careful to follow the polarity markings as
shown below.
e
Replace the compartment cover, making
sure that it locks firmly in place.
For battery operation the instrument requires
four 1.5V “AA” size, LR6 or equivalent bat-
teries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.)
When the batteries run low and the battery
voltage drops below a certain level, the instru-
ment may not sound or function properly. As
soon as this happens, make sure to replace all
batteries, following the precautions listed
below.
Power Requirements
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor
(or other adaptor specifically recommended by
Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC
mains. The use of other adaptors may result in
irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the
instrument.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using
the instrument, or during electrical storms.
WARNING
CAUTION
DC IN 12V
AC adaptor
PA-3C
NOTE
• Connecting the AC adaptor automati-
cally supplies from the adaptor and bat-
tery even when batteries are installed.
• Be sure to observe the +/- polarity markings,
and install the batteries with the proper orien-
tation. Improper battery orientation can result
in overheating, fluid leakage, and possibly fire.
• When the batteries run down, replace them
with a complete set of four new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries. Do not use
different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.
• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long
time, remove the batteries from it, in order to
prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
•Always use the AC power adaptor when using
the Song Filer application to load song data
into the EZ-TP. The Song Filer will not function
when battery power is used.
CAUTION
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•AC Adaptor
• MIDI Adaptor Cable
• Song Book
Connections
Supplied Accessories
UX16
EZ-TP
IN
OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
CAUTION
• When connecting the EZ-TP to external equip-
ment make sure that the power to all equipment
is turned off to prevent possible electrical shock
or equipment damage. Also start with all volume
controls turned down to their minimum settings
to prevent possible damage to speakers.
• Make sure that the EZ-TP ON/STANDBY switch
is in the STANDBY position when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adaptor or installing/
changing batteries to prevent possible damage
to connected equipment.
Refer to “Connecting
To a Computer” on
page 28.
Headphones
External Amplifier
Audio System,
Tel ev ision, etc.
Standard
Plug
Pin Plugs
Stereo
Mini Plug
AC Adaptor
To AC Outlet
Computer
USB
Connector
To DC
IN 12V
Connector
To MIDI
Connector
To PHONES/
OUTPUT
Connector
USB-MIDI
Interface
Supplied MIDI
Adaptor Cable
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Controls & Features
q
Mouthpiece
Place your lips against the mouthpiece and
sing when playing the instrument.
w
Valves 1 ~ 3
The combination of valves pressed – i.e., the
“fingering” – determines the pitch produced
(page 12).
e
Finger Hooks
The little and ring fingers of your right and left hands, respectively, rest here to
stabilize the instrument when playing (page 10).
r
Guide Lamps
The guide lamps glow red to indicate which valves you should press. Depend-
ing on the selected mode, they may also indicate song tempo or note timing
(page 23).
t
Display
The display shows sound and song numbers, as well as parameter values.
1
1
q
t
r
!2!1 !3 !4 !5
!8!7!6
@1@0!9
u i o !0
y
w e
Valve 1
Valve 3
Valve 2
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y [-] and [+] Buttons
These buttons are used to select sound and song numbers, as well as to edit
parameter values.
When some parameters are selected the [+] and [-] buttons can be pressed
simultaneously to recall the default setting.
u PLAY MODE [1] Button
Sing into the mouthpiece along with the song to produce the appropriate trum-
pet lines (page 22).
i PLAY MODE [2] Button
Press the valves indicated by the guide lamps to play the song melody (page 23).
o PLAY MODE [3] Button
Press the appropriate valves while singing into the mouthpiece (page 23).
!0 [DEMO] Button
Starts or stops song playback (page 20).
!1 (Function Shift) Button
Alternately selects the functions listed above and below the four function but-
tons (!2 ~ !5). When the upper indicator is lit the function buttons select the
functions listed above the buttons, and when the lower indicator is lit the func-
tion buttons select the functions listed below the buttons.
Button names separated by a slash (!2 ~ !5) indicate the upper and lower func-
tions of the button, respectively.
For example, the [SOUND]/[SONG] button:
Upper indicator lit → [SOUND] button.
Lower indicator lit → [SONG] button.
!2 [SOUND]/[SONG] Button
Selects the sound or song you want to play (page 16, 20).
!3 [KEY] Button
Use to change the “key” or pitch of the sound.
When the upper indicator is lit this button changes the key of the sound you are
playing (page 17). When the lower indicator is lit this button changes the key
of song playback (page 24).
!4 [SET UP]/[VOL] Button
When the upper indicator is lit this button accesses the instrument’s setup
parameters (page 14). When the lower indicator is lit it can be used to adjust
the volume of song playback in order to achieve the best balance with the
sound you are playing (page 24).
!5 [MIDI]/[TEMPO] Button
When the upper indicator is lit this button is used to access a range of MIDI
parameters (page 31). When the lower indicator is lit it is used to adjust song
playback tempo (page 24).
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!6 MIC VOL Control
Adjusts the sensitivity of the instrument’s
mouthpiece microphone to match your
voice (page 15).
!7 MIDI Connector
The supplied MIDI adaptor cable and an
optional USB-MIDI interface and stan-
dard MIDI cable can be connected here to
connect to other MIDI instruments or a
computer running MIDI music software.
(page 27).
!8 MASTER VOL Control
Adjusts the overall volume (page 11).
!9 PHONES/OUTPUT Connector
This connector can be used to feed the instrument’s audio output to head-
phones, a stereo system, or amplifier (page 7).
@0 DC IN 12V Connector
The supplied AC adaptor (PA-3C) should be connected here (page 6).
@1 STANDBY/ON Switch
This is the instrument’s power on/off switch (page 11).
Holding the EZ-TP
Hold the center of the valve case with the left hand, as shown in the illustration.
Your right-hand index finger should rest on valve 1, your middle finger on valve 2,
and your ring finger on valve 3. The right-hand thumb should rest comfortably
below valves 1 and 2, and the little finger should be placed in the upper finger hook
for support.
MIC VOL
MIDI
MASTER VOL
PHONES / OUTPUT
ON
STANDBY
DC IN 12V
!6
!7
!8
!9
@0
@1
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Playing the EZ-TP
When all preparations have been properly made, turn on the power
and try playing the EZ-TP.
1
Turn on the power.
2
Place the mouthpiece against your lips and sing a note.
This should produce a trumpet note.
⇒ Refer to “Setting the EZ-TP To Match Your Voice” on page 14.
3
Adjust the overall volume.
4
Sing a melody you want to play while fingering the valves to
produce the appropriate notes.
A fingering chart is provided on page 12.
Play by Singing
NOTE
• If you sing without fingering the notes, only certain harmonics of one fingering will
sound (page 13).
● About Trumpet Pitch
Like a real trumpet, the EZ-TP is a “B
b
instrument” (page 17).
This means that a “C” note played on the trumpet will
normally produce the same pitch as a “B
b
” note on a piano.
The EZ-TP can also be set to other basic pitches – C, E
b
, and
F, in addition to the standard B
b
pitch. The EZ-TP includes a
function that lets you easily check the base pitch by ear – see
“Check the Pitch Of the B
b
, C, E
b
, and F Keys” on page 18.
STANDBYON
Slide the switch to the “ON” position to
turn the power on. Slide the switch to
the “STANDBY” position when you want
to turn the power off.
MASTER VOL
Rotate the control clockwise to
increase the volume, or counter-clock-
wise to decrease the volume.
ABCDEFGA
“C” on the EZ-TP
“C” on the piano
(When set to B
b
)
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Finger the valves to produce the appropriate notes while singing the melody.
* The numbers in the chart are the numbers of the valves that must be pressed to produce the cor-
responding notes. “0” means that no valves should be pressed (page 8).
● Fingerings
● Harmonics Chart
Fingering Chart
1
2
3
1
3
2
3
1
2120
1
2
3
1
3
2
3
1
2120
2
3
1
21
20
0
1
2
3
2
3
1
3
1
2
1
21
1
2012 0
2
3
1
2120
1
2
0
Fingerings in this
range are the same as
for the octave below.
The fingerings below are not available on a
real trumpet, but can be used on the EZ-TP.
Valve
numbers
b #
#
# #
b
b b
b
b b
b
b b bbb b
b bb
b
2 1 210
31 23123
* The actual notes produced will depend on the key setting (page 17).
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● Harmonics
In the chart on the previous page you can see that the same fingering –
valves 1 and 2 – is used to produce two different notes: E and A.
Real trumpets function in the same way, allowing you to produce more
than one note with each fingering. These are “harmonic” notes, and are
produced on a real trumpet by changing your “embouchure,” or the
shape of your lips against the instrument’s mouthpiece. In the EZ-TP
the harmonic produced is determined by the pitch of the note you sing
into the mouthpiece.
● Pitch
The default key for the EZ-TP is B
b
– the standard key for most trumpets. If you play
Example 1 using the default B
b
key setting the actual pitches of the notes produced will be as
shown in Example 2 (piano-pitch score).
● Singing the Correct Pitch
Since the key of the EZ-TP is B
b
, you will also have to sing the notes you want to “play” in
the key of B
b
. To play the note indicated by the dotted outline in the above score, for
example, you will need to sing a note corresponding to B
b
on a piano. Refer to “Check the
Pitch Of the B
b
, C, E
b
, and F Keys” on page 18.
● Fingering
Two modes are provided that lets you play by singing only, without requiring trumpet
fingerings. Refer to “Fr1 and Fr2 – Play By Singing Only” on page 18.
21
01
3
1
2
101
2
20
● Trumpet
● Piano
Valve
numbers
Example 1
Example 2
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Select the “0” or “1” setting to match the EZ-TP to the pitch of your voice.
There is generally a difference of about 1 octave between male and female voices.
If the appropriate setting is not made for your voice, the notes you produce may be
either too high or too low, so it is important to make the right selection.
Most female and adolescent voices are best matched by the “1” setting, while the
average male voice is best matched by the “0” setting.
The default EZ-TP setting is “0”.
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [SET UP] button – the button will light.
3
Press and hold the [SET UP] button, use the [-]/[+] buttons to
select either “1” or “0”.
This setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.
This setting can be changed during song playback, but in this case the new
setting won’t be retained in memory when the power is turned off.
Setting the EZ-TP To Match Your Voice
0
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● Microphone Volume Adjustment
This step matches the sensitivity of the instrument’s
microphone to your voice.
Rotate the control clockwise to make it easier for quiet
voices to produce sound. If you rotate the control
counter-clockwise a louder voice will be required to pro-
duce sound.
You can turn the knob counter-clockwise when you want to reduce sensitivity so
that ambient sounds and noise don’t cause the instrument to sound.
● Precise Adjustment Procedure
This procedure can be used to calibrate the MIC VOL control for optimum sensitivity.
1
Press the button so that the lower indicator lights.
2
Press the [TEMPO] button – the button will light.
3
Press and hold the [TEMPO] button while pressing the [+] but-
ton until “L” appears on the display.
4
Set the MIC VOL control to minimum (rotate fully counter-
clockwise).
5
Place the EZ-TP mouthpiece against your lips and sing the
loudest note you will play when actually playing the EZ-TP.
While singing a note at the loudest expected volume, rotate
the MIC VOL control clockwise just until the valve 3 indicator
lights, then stop. That will be the optimum sensitivity setting.
6
Once the adjustment has been made, perform steps 1 ~ 3 of the
“Changing the Guide Lamp Mode” procedure described on
page 23. Select “Aut” in step 3 so that the guide lamps indicate
which valves you should play while playing along with a song.
Adjust the Microphone
MIC VOL
L
MIC VOL
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The EZ-TP has a range of 22 different sounds. You can play using trumpet sounds,
or a variety of completely different sounds.
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [SOUND] button.
The number of the currently selected sound will appear on the display.
3
Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select the number of the sound you
want to play.
You can instantly recall the default “Sweet Trumpet” sound by pressing the
[-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.
● Sound List
Select Different Sounds
Sound Number Sound Name Sound Number Sound Name
1Sweet Trumpet 12 Trombone
2 Hard Trumpet 13 Horn
3 Soft Trumpet 14 Tuba
4Trumpet 15 Sweet Soprano Sax
5Sweet Muted Trumpet 16 Flute
6 Muted Trumpet 17 Clarinet
7 Synth Trumpet 18 PanFlute
8Brass Section 19 Shakuhachi
9Trumpet Brass 20 Human Voice
10 Trumpet w/Sax Ensemble 21 Strings
11 Mute Trumpet Ensemble 22 Oboe
1
3
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The default pitch of the EZ-TP is B
b
– the same as most trumpets.
This means that if you play a “C” on a piano-pitch score using the EZ-TP, the note
produced will be different from the same note played on the piano. If you set the
pitch of the EZ-TP to “C,” however, the notes produced by the EZ-TP and a piano or
other “C” instrument will be the same.
The EZ-TP can be set to the following keys: B
b
, C, E
b
, F, Fr1, and Fr2.
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [KEY] button.
3
Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select a key.
Since the base pitch of the instrument changes when you
change the key, you will have to change the notes you sing
accordingly.
If you change the key to “F,” for example, in order to play
a piano “C” like the one shown here, you’ll need to sing an
“F” into the EZ-TP.
To check the base pitch refer to “Check the Pitch Of the B
b
, C, E
b
, and F
Keys” on page 18.
Press the [-] and [+] keys simultaneously to revert to the default B
b
setting.
Changing the Pitch (Basic Key) of the EZ-TP
NOTE
•To change the key of song playback, see page 24.
The EZ-TP base pitch will be as follows for the various key
settings:
B
b
: “C” on the EZ-TP will correspond to “B
b
” on the piano.
C: “C” on the EZ-TP will correspond to “C” on the piano.
E
b
: “C” on the EZ-TP will correspond to “E
b
” on the piano.
F: “C” on the EZ-TP will correspond to “F” on the piano.
Bb
CF
Eb
8b
B
b
, C, E
b
, F, Fr1, Fr2
Select when you
want to set a spe-
cific key (page 18).
Select when you want to
play using only your voice
(page 18).
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The B
b
, C, E
b
, or F key setting will be retained even when the power is turned off.
This setting can be changed during song playback, but in this case the new setting
won’t be retained in memory when the power is turned off.
● Check the Pitch Of the B
b
, C, E
b
, and F Keys
The base pitch of the EZ-TP will change according to the selected key.
Before playing the EZ-TP by singing into the mouthpiece, you can check the pitch as follows:
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [KEY] button – the button will light.
3
To play the base “C” pitch: Press the PLAY MODE [1] button while
holding the [KEY] button.
To play a scale beginning on “C”: Press the [DEMO] button while
holding the [KEY] button.
● Fr1 and Fr2 – Play By Singing Only
Use these modes when you want to play the EZ-TP by singing into the mouthpiece without
fingering the valves.
Fr1 : The pitch of your voice will be followed in
semitone-steps.
Fr2 : The pitch of your voice will be followed
precisely. This mode allows you to produce
delicate pitch nuances that are not possible
on a keyboard, for example, Use this mode
when you want to play with pitch slides.
When the Fr1 or Fr2 mode is selected, the EZ-TP will
revert to the default B
b
key setting when the power is turned off.
Adjusting the Tracking
In some cases the proper pitch may not be produced. In such cases you might need to adjust
the tracking so that more time is allowed for pitch detection, thus minimizing the problem.
This function applies to all key settings.
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [KEY] button – the button will light.
3
Press and hold the [KEY] button use the [-]/[+] buttons to set the
tracking as required.
The available tracking values are 1 ~ 3.
The most accurate pitch detection will be achieved with a setting of “3,” but because of the
longer detection time you might notice a delay between the time you start singing into the
mouthpiece and the time the trumpet sound begins.
Pitch
Time
EZ-TP
Singing
Pitch
Time
EZ-TP
Singing
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Playing the EZ-TP
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The tuning of the sound you play on the EZ-TP can be adjusted from A = 425 Hz to
453 Hz in 1-Hz increments.
Use this feature when you want to tune the EZ-TP to other instruments.
1
Press the button so that the lower indicator lights.
2
Press the [KEY] button – the button will light.
3
Press and hold the [KEY] button use the [-]/[+] buttons to set
the tuning as required.
The initial default setting is A = 440 Hz.
This function automatically adds a note one octave above or below the notes you
play, producing a thicker “brass section” type sound.
1
Press the button so that the upper indicator lights.
2
Press the [SOUND] button – the button will light.
3
Press and hold the [SOUND] button use the [-]/[+] buttons to
select “-1”, “off”, or “1”.
The “-1” setting produced a note an octave below notes you play, and the “1”
setting produces an note an octave above notes you play.
Tuning
Producing a Thick “Brass Section” Sound
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Playing Songs
The EZ-TP features a selection of 10 songs that are ideal for trumpet per-
formance. You can use the songs as accompaniment for your own perfor-
mance, as described on page 22, but here we’ll describe how to select and
play the songs.
In addition to the internal songs, songs downloaded from the internet can
be loaded into the EZ-TP and played. Refer to page 27 for information on
downloading song data – “Connecting to MIDI Devices.”
1
Press the [DEMO] button.
Playback of the currently selected song will begin and repeat until song play-
back is stopped.
To hear all the internal songs in sequence, press the [DEMO] button while
holding the [SOUND/SONG] button.
2
Press the [DEMO] button a second time to stop song play-
back.
1
Press the button so that the lower indicator lights.
2
Press the [SONG] button.
Starting Song Playback
Select and Listen To a Specific Song
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