The Yamaha Electone B-2R is a three-keyboard electronic instrument featuring an upper melody keyboard, a lower chord keyboard, and bass pedals. The guide explains how to use the traditional keyboard layout and manage the various tone levers for different sound registrations.
Key operational sections include the Auto Rhythm Section with five selectable rhythms (March, Waltz, Swing, Jazz Rock, Bossanova) and controls for tempo and volume. Additional features covered are the expression pedal for dynamic control, the vibrato lever, headphone usage, and external input connections.
| Upper Keyboard Keys | 37 keys (3 octaves) |
|---|---|
| Lower Keyboard Keys | 37 keys (3 octaves) |
| Output Power | 15 Watts (RMS) |
| Power Consumption | 40 Watts |
| Width | 100cm (39'') |
| Weight | 43kg (95 Ibs.) |
The section has 5 different rhythm accompaniments.
The speaker is automatically shut off to allow practice without disturbing others.