How to write a song on the Yamaha SX900 keyboard | In the shed with... (ep#7)
Channel: ePianos.co.uk
Date: 2021-08-13

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@chrisonpiano explains how the Yamaha PSR SX-900 keyboard can be a very useful tool for songwriters that are looking for inspiration. Using the Chord Looper and backing styles, he creates a pop/rock song from scratch and demonstrates how quickly you can create a pro-quality song.

00:00 Intro
00:44 Choosing the backing style
01:26 Locating the Chord Looper feature
01:54 Entering 1st verse chords into Chord Looper
03:13 Previewing your chord sequence
03:33 Saving your 1st verse chord sequence
03:51 Entering the bridge chord sequence
05:15 Entering the chorus chord sequence
06:14 Playthrough of complete chord sequence
07:25 Starting to think of a melody
08:23 Changing the voice/sound for the melody
09:06 First attempt at writing a melody
10:33 Changing the backing style 
11:06 US ElectroPop style (hmm, not ideal!)
11:38 Soulful Ballad style (getting better...)
12:24 90s Aussie Pop (works really well!)
13:40 Proper playthrough and really getting carried away now...
16:20 Summary of the SX900 as a songwriting tool

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