section28Basic Operation1 MetronomeThe Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition toregular metronome beats, the MP10 also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles andmusical genres. Activating the Metronome functionPress the METRONOME button.The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn ON toindicate that the Metronome function is in use.The Metronome screen will be shown in the LCD display. Starting/Stopping the Metronome: Click modePress the F1 function button (CLICK), then press the F3 functionbutton (LISTEN).The LISTEN icon will become highlighted and the metronomewill start counting a 4/4 beat at 120 bpm.Press the F3 button (LISTEN) again.The metronome will stop counting. Adjusting the Metronome volume, tempo, and time signature (beat)Press the F3 function button to start the metronome counting.Turn control knobs A and B to adjust the metronome volumeand tempo, and knob C to change the time signature (beat).* The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 30-300 bpm(60-600 bpm for eighth note rhythms).* There are ten different types of beat/time signature available:1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.Press the F4 function button (BACK) to return to the Play Modescreen without stopping or deactivating the metronome.* Press and hold the METRONOME button again to show the Metronomescreen in the LCD display. Deactivating the Metronome functionPress the METRONOME button.The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn OFF toindicate that the Metronome function is no longer in use, andthe normal play screen will be shown in the LCD display.* If the metronome is counting it will stop.Additional FunctionsMetronome:Start countingMetronome:Stop countingAdjustTempoAdjustVolumeChangeBeatMetronomeDeactivatedMetronomeActivatedMetronomeActivatedMetronomeDeactivated* The selected metronome/drum rhythm settings can be saved to SETUP/POWERON memory.