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- Page 1 Model SE/2...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic pre- 8. This product may be equipped with a polarized line cautions should always be followed, including the follow- plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a ing. safety feature.
- Page 3 Maybe you took music lessons in the past, or maybe you always wished you could play but never had the opportunity to try. With the Lowrey Magic Organ Course and Lowrey’s line of unique easy-play organs, making music is easy and fun for those with some experience and for those who have never played before.
- Page 4 Table of Contents Category Name is associated with the page number. Rhythm Plus Orchestration Reset Controls Keyboard Sounds Button Rhythm Plus Left Hand Power Orchestration Organ On/Off Styles Orchestral LEFT HAND ORGAN ORCHESTRAL RHYTHM PLUS ORCHESTRATION COUN- SOFT & RHYTHM SONG NUMBER RESET BAND...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Let’s Get Started ..• MCS (Music Chord System) 14 • Power Button ... . • MCS Chord Lights ..14 •... -
Page 6: Let's Get Started
Marianne is the song we will use for the following examples. The “Let’s Get Started” examples are provided to highlight the easy-play features of the Adventurer II organ. These, and the rest of the features found on the Adventurer II are fully detailed in this guide. -
Page 7: The Keyboard
You will play the melody notes for the song Marianne: B, C, D, E, F, G; on the right por- tion of the keyboard (upper keyboard). Each key on Adventurer II the is clearly labeled to match the music in the Lowrey Songbook. Follow the easy play music and match the notes with the keys on the organ. -
Page 8: Volume Pedal
Place your right foot on the VOLUME PEDAL while playing. Moving this pedal controls the overall volume level of the Adventurer II. Pressing the pedal all the way down is max- imum volume. Pressing the pedal all the way back is minimum volume. The VOLUME PEDAL allows the player to add expression (changes in the volume level) to their music. -
Page 9: Let's Play - Latin Rhythm
There are 19 more songs in the Lowrey Songbook (that was included with the purchase of the Adventurer II) that feature the color-coded MCS chord bars. Try them all and enjoy making your own music! Just follow the same steps you used to play MARIANNE and select different rhythm styles for the different songs, or play using just the Easy button. -
Page 10: Song Button
SONG BUTTON The Adventurer II organ has eight wonderfully performed songs stored in memory. The songs are the first eight titles found in the Lowrey songbook that came with your organ purchase: 1. AMAZING GRACE 2. MARIANNE 3. DRY BONES 4. -
Page 11: Headphone Usage
HEADPHONE USAGE You can plug in a set of stereo headphones ( ) into the Headphone jack, USE STEREO ONLY located on the right end of the control panel, so you can play music in private. HEADPHONES Before plugging in a set of headphones be sure that the VOLUME PEDAL is set to mini- mum volume - toe-end of the pedal all the way up, as illustrated below. -
Page 12: Rhythm Plus Orchestration
Automatic Bass is the feature that plays the bass sound automatically, creating a full, rich sound. Press just one rhythm style button and the Adventurer II is ready to be played. WHAT IT DOES: The Lowrey Adventurer II is capable of authentically recreating fully orchestrated accompa- niment patterns-called Styles. -
Page 13: Parts Of The Rhythm Style
PARTS OF THE RHYTHM STYLE Each Styles is composed of three elements: 1. The Rhythm (drum pattern). This would be a drummer playing. 2. The Bass (Automatic bass). This would be the bass player. 3. The Instrumental section. This would be the rest of the band playing. Each element changes for each style selected. -
Page 14: Basic
Press a rhythm style button, then press the Intro/Ending button. The button will light, indi- cating the Adventurer II is ready to go. You don’t need to press another button. Play a note in the Left Hand section of the keyboard to start the introduction playing. When you are finished playing your song press the same Intro/Ending button to hear a profes- sional sounding ending. -
Page 15: Start Stop
WHAT IT DOES: The FX button adds rhythmic fill-ins and breaks to Rhythm Plus Orchestration styles. HOW IT WORKS: Press the red-colored FX button on the control panel, in the Rhythm Plus Orchestration section, while a style is playing. When activated, the FX will play to the end of the measure, then the style will return to the main pattern (unless you continue to hold the FX button). -
Page 16: Mcs (Music Chord System)
GREEN CHORD LIGHTS above the Left Hand section of the keyboard. Red is for C, blue is for F, and green is for G chords. These colored lights correspond with the red, blue, and green chord bars printed above the easy play music used in the Lowrey Songbook, and the Lowrey Magic Organ Course. -
Page 17: Major Chord
HOW TO USE IT: MAJOR CHORD: ( C, F, G, B , F#, etc.) Any Major chord can be played with the tradi- tional three notes or a single note. To play a one-finger major chord, simply play the key in the Left Hand section of the keyboard that matches the letter name of the chord. -
Page 18: Seventh Chord
SEVENTH CHORD: (C7, D7, B 7, etc.) Any Seventh chord can be played with the tra- ditional four notes OR two notes. An easy-play MCS Seventh chord requires two notes. The first note matches the letter name of the desired chord (like a Major chord). To deter- mine the second note, count DOWN (to the left) two consecutive notes or keys. -
Page 19: Keyboard Sounds
Turns the Organ sound on and off for the Left Hand section of the keyboard. HOW IT WORKS: The Organ button is off when the Adventurer II is turned on. Pressing the button turns it on or off. When the button is illuminated, the sound is on. HOW TO USE IT: The Organ button produces a traditional organ sound for the Left Hand section of the keyboard. -
Page 20: Orchestral
ORCHESTRAL PIANO GUITAR TROMBONE VIBES WHAT IT DOES: Orchestral sounds are additional sounds that are played on the Right Hand section of the keyboard. HOW IT WORKS: Pressing a button causes it to light, indicating it is on. Pressing a lighted button turns it off. Only one Orchestral sound button may be on at one time. -
Page 21: Mcs Chord Chart
Chord Chart The chart below illustrates how to form certain chords on the lower keyboard using MCS: CHORD MAJOR MINOR MIN 7th MAJ 7th SUS 4th MIN 7th 5 (1 note) (2 notes) (2 notes) (3 notes) (2 notes) (3 notes) (2 notes) (3 notes) (4 notes) -
Page 22: Warranty Statement
Additional expenses of explaining features and organ operation not included. Lowrey shall not be responsible for any warranties offered in addition to this warranty. Lowrey shall not be liable for and excludes incidental or consequential damages which may be incurred. Implied warranties are limited to the expressed warranty. - Page 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED FROM INSIDE FRONT COVER 14. Ensure a minimum distance of 2 inches around the product for sufficient ventilation. 15. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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