Yamaha HD-300 Use Manual

HD - 300 Use Guide
Harmony Director
–For efficient practice and gaining a deeper appreciation for music–
Introduction
e Harmony Director HD-300 is packed with features that help a performer actively improve his or her abilities through
independent and interactive learning. We hope that the act of listening back, re ecting on, and correcting one's performance
not only helps improve one's abilities as a performer by internalizing what you have learned, but also o ers new opportunities
to enjoy music and helps provide a sense of enrichment.
is Use Guide describes the kinds of independent and interactive learning that can be incorporated into practice, and the
kinds of band practice and instruction that is possible with the HD-300 using speci c examples of each scene.
*For detailed operating instructions, refer to the separate "Owner's Manual. "
Enhanced by HD-300
B B
HD-300
A Training one's ability to
listen and match others'
performances
A
Training one's ability for listening and matching pitch
(Sound Back* function)
Use the Sound Back function to listen and compare the performer's tone and that of the HD-300. Use this to practice
matching the pitch, training your listening and pitch recognition abilities in the process.
Practice using the Sound Back function
Scene:
Individual practice, part practice Practice goals:
Enhanced by HD-300
Case 1: Part practice
Aim for the correct pitch, and
1 2
Imagine the correct pitch
eliminate the interference beat
while playing
Try imagining the correct pitch when playing.
If there is an interference beat, try correcting
the pitch.
B
Goal
HD-300
B Training one's ability to
recognize areas needing
Play it yourself
improvement
Owner's Manual (page 29)
Develop the ability to match pitch by listening to the (surrounding)
instruments without relying on a tuner.
Match pitch to surrounding
3
sounds (Ability to listen and
match pitch)
B
B
HD-300
e HD-300 will identify the sound
and play it back at the correct pitch
in a few seconds.
*Sound Back is trademark of Korg Inc.
B
EN
Training one's ability to recognize areas needing
improvement in a performance, or capturing and sharing
a performance in its entirety (Recording function)
Listening to one's performance objectively can provide new insight. Share new facets noticed with your peers to help
deepen your understanding of your own performing abilities.
Practice using the Recording function
Scene:
Part practice, ensemble practice
Case 1: Part practice
1
Listen and think
Let's record the selected section
and listen to it.
Part leader HD-300 Student
Case 2: Ensemble practice
1
Listen and think
Listen to this recorded part
and share your thoughts with
the group.
HD-300
Quickly present points of concern (Time Shift Recording function)
Advanced
You can record a part of concern during performance a er when you have noticed it, starting at up to 10 seconds
before. Facilitate e cient practice and develop each performer's ability to play by themselves, by quickly recording
and sharing parts that require additional instruction with them.
Practice using Time Shi Recording
Scene:
Part practice, ensemble practice
Case 1: Ensemble practice
Before playing:
First, let's play the piece
Press the [TIME SHIFT
in full.
RECORDING] button to
put it in standby.
Case 2: Post-practice review
Let's play the piece
through to the end one
last time.
*Recording starts several seconds before the [REC] button is pressed.
Introducing the "HD-300 Assistant" app for iOS
is is a useful iOS app that aids your daily practice routine. You can use this
app to remotely control certain functions of the HD-300 by connecting to the
HD-300 via Bluetooth®. is app also includes dedicated features for app,
such as a chord detector, a tuner, and others.
*HD-300 Assistant is an app exclusive to the iPhone/iPad.
Develop one's ability to analyze one's performance objectively and
Practice goals:
to play towards a goal based on grounds.
Enhanced by HD-300
Playing while being aware
2
of challenges
e rhythm wasn't tight enough,
so let's try it again and make it tight.
Develop the ability to play
3
Share opinions
with a goal in mind
(Recognition ability)
Part leader Student
Share opinions and deepen
2
one's understanding
e pitch at the end was a little
I think the rhythm at the
unstable. Let's keep this in mind
beginning was tight.
when playing again.
Share opinions
Quickly present points of concern to the practice partner to help
Practice goals:
facilitate practice.
HD-300
I'll play back the part
I'm concerned about.
While playing: A er playing:
Make sure to practice
Press the [REC] button Press the [R/J] button
in instrument groups.
when you feel like you to play back the
want to record the section. recording.
Example: Confirm chord while playing (chord detector)
G7
Listen carefully to the
sound of G and try
playing a harmony.
Owner's Manual (page 26)
Owner's Manual (page 27)
Check areas of concern later
using the score
D F
B
G