This manual serves as a guide for the Yamaha BK-5B Electone, a musical instrument featuring three keyboards: an upper manual, a lower manual, and pedals. It details the layout of the keys and octaves, explaining how to play melody, chords, and bass lines simultaneously.
| Upper Manual Keys | 44 keys (324 octaves) |
|---|---|
| Lower Manual Keys | 44 keys (324 octaves) |
| Pedal Keys | 13 keys (1 octave) |
| Upper Manual Levers | 6 voices |
| Lower Manual Levers | 3 voices |
The tempo can be adjusted by a continuous control knob, best accomplished by turning on the Synchro-Start switch.
The upper and lower manuals have 44 keys, while the pedals have 13 keys.
The rhythm begins as soon as you strike a lower manual or pedal note.