JP6299143B2 - Electronic keyboard instrument and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic keyboard instrument and program having a performance operator with a light emitting function.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques for hierarchically setting menus for functions and the like are known for musical instruments, and musical instruments that use performance operators used for performance for function settings are also known (Patent Document 1 below).

  In this instrument, for example, when setting the tone and volume, when a function instruction button for tone and volume is pressed, the function is assigned to the black key, and the predetermined black key inputs the tone number and the like. It can be used as a numeric keypad or enter key. No function setting is assigned to the white key, and when the white key is pressed, a musical tone with the tone color and volume in the current setting state is generated, and these setting states can be confirmed at any time by ear.

JP-A-9-325770

  However, in the musical instrument of Patent Document 1, only two layers are assumed, and as the number of layers increases, settings using performance operators may be difficult to understand. Also, when setting any function, the function assigned to the black key is basically fixed with a numeric keypad or the like, and the degree of freedom is low, and it is difficult to cope with the case where the number of layers increases. Moreover, the musical instrument of Patent Document 1 does not use a key emission function for menu setting.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to perform a hierarchical menu setting with a high degree of freedom by an easy-to-understand operation using a key light emission function. To provide an electronic keyboard instrument and program.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic musical instrument according to claim 1 of the present invention has a performance operator (K) with a light emitting function having a plurality of black keys and a plurality of white keys, and is configured by a setting procedure by three layers. An electronic keyboard instrument for which a learning menu is determined, wherein a plurality of first layer operators and a first layer that is the highest level, a second layer that is a lower layer than the first layer a plurality of settings menu allows selecting, before as well as determined in accordance with the first hierarchy for operator that is operated among the first hierarchy for operator number of Kifuku, said each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of black keys and black keys assigned the other black key and the first setting means for emitting as identifiable (5), in the second hierarchy, the lowest Multiple setting menus that can be selected in the third hierarchy , And determines in accordance with the black key which has been operated among the black key setting menu that can be selected in the second hierarchy is allocated by the first setting means, a plurality of settings menu the determined each assigned to at least part of the plurality of white keys and a second setting means for emitting the allocated white key so as to be distinguished from other white keys (5), in the third hierarchy, the Menu determining means (5) for determining a final learning menu according to the operated white key among the white keys to which the setting menu that can be selected in the third hierarchy is assigned by the second setting means. ).

To achieve the above object, a program according to claim 9 of the present invention is an electronic keyboard instrument having a performance operator with a light emitting function having a plurality of black keys and a plurality of white keys, and a plurality of first level operators. A program for causing a computer to execute a learning menu determining method for determining a learning menu by a setting procedure with a plurality of layers, wherein the learning menu determining method includes the first menu in the first layer at the highest level. a plurality of settings menu allows selection in the second layer lower hierarchy than the hierarchy is determined according to the first hierarchy for operator that is operated among the first hierarchy for operator before Kifuku number together, each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of black key, first setting scan for emitting the black key assigned the so as to be distinguished from other black keys And-up, in the second hierarchy, setting a plurality of settings menu allows selection at the lowest portion of the third hierarchy is made selectable in the second hierarchy by the first setting step and determines in accordance with the black key which has been operated among the black keys the menu is assigned, a plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of white keys, the assigned white key In the second setting step for emitting light so as to be distinguishable from other white keys, and in the third layer, a setting menu that can be selected in the third layer by the second setting step is assigned. depending on the white key that is operated among the white key that are, to a menu determining step of determining a final learning menu, characterized in that it has a.

  In addition, the code | symbol in the said parenthesis is an illustration.

A computer-readable storage medium storing the program according to claim 9 constitutes the present invention.

According to the onset bright, by using the key light emitting function can be carried out in easy-to-understand operation hierarchical menu settings with a high degree of freedom.

  According to the second aspect, the determination of the learning menu is notified and the user can prepare for learning.

  According to claim 3, the fingering range can be grasped before the learning is started.

  According to the fourth aspect, the menu determination is completed, and a normal performance input is possible.

According to the sixth aspect , the learning menu can be sequentially shifted and switched, which is highly convenient.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an electronic musical instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view (FIG. (A)) of a main part of an electronic musical instrument (FIG. (B)) showing a relationship between one key and a light emitting unit. It is a figure (an example of figure (a) and (b)) showing an example of a luminescence state of a keyboard part in the 2nd and 3rd hierarchy. It is a flowchart of a learning menu determination process. It is a flowchart of processing of step practice. It is a schematic diagram of the electronic musical instrument of a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of an electronic musical instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a schematic plan view of the main part of the electronic musical instrument.

  This electronic musical instrument is configured as an electronic keyboard musical instrument. As shown in FIG. 1, the detection circuit 3, the detection circuit 4, the ROM 6, the RAM 7, the timer 8, the display device 9, the external storage device 10, and the MIDI interface (MIDII / F) 11, a communication interface (communication I / F) 12, a light emitting unit 19, a sound source circuit 13, and an effect circuit 14 are connected to the CPU 5 via a bus 16.

  Further, the performance operator 1 is connected to the detection circuit 3, and the setting operator 2 including a plurality of switches for inputting various information is connected to the detection circuit 4. The performance operator 1 includes a key K (white key WK, black key BK) in the keyboard unit KB for inputting pitch information, and the setting operator 2 includes menu switches (SW) 21, 22, 23 and shift switches (SW) 24 and 25 are included (FIG. 2A).

  The display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and displays various information such as musical scores and characters. A timer 8 is connected to the CPU 5, and another MIDI device 100 is connected to the MID II / F 11. A server computer 102 is connected to the communication I / F 12 via a communication network 101, and a sound system 15 is connected to the sound source circuit 13 via an effect circuit 14.

  The detection circuit 3 detects the operation state of the performance operator 1, and the detection circuit 4 detects the operation state of the setting operator 2. The CPU 5 controls the entire apparatus. The ROM 6 stores a control program executed by the CPU 5, various table data, and the like. The RAM 7 temporarily stores various input information such as performance data and text data, various flags, buffer data, calculation results, and the like. The timer 8 measures the interrupt time and various times in the timer interrupt process. The external storage device 10 stores various application programs including the control program, various music data, various data, and the like.

  The MIDI I / F 11 inputs a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) signal from an external device such as another MIDI device 100 or outputs a MIDI signal to the external device. The communication I / F 12 transmits / receives data to / from the server computer 102 via the communication network 101, for example. The tone generator circuit 13 converts the performance data input from the performance operator 1 or preset performance data into a musical sound signal. The effect circuit 14 gives various effects to the musical sound signal input from the sound source circuit 13, and the sound system 15 such as a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), an amplifier, and a speaker performs the musical sound signal input from the effect circuit 14. To sound.

  Examples of the external storage device 10 include a USB memory, a flexible disk drive (FDD), a hard disk drive (HDD), a CD-ROM drive, and a magneto-optical disk (MO) drive. When the control program is not stored in the ROM 6, the control program is stored in the external storage device 10, and by reading it into the RAM 7, the same operation as when the control program is stored in the ROM 6 is performed. It can be made to CPU5.

  FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the relationship between one key K and the light emitting unit 19. In this musical instrument, each key K of the keyboard KB has a light emitting function. This light emission function is sufficient if each key K can emit light individually, and a known configuration can be adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, a light emitting unit 19 made of an LED provided below each key K irradiates the key K from below, and the light transmitted through the key K is visually recognized. The light emission of the light emitting unit 19 is controlled by the CPU 5 through a light emitting circuit (not shown). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which light is applied to the key pressing surface from an LED provided behind each key K may be considered. Alternatively, LEDs arranged in a straight line at the edge of the panel portion behind the key K may be caused to emit light. The configuration for realizing the light emitting function is not limited, and it is sufficient that the CPU 5 can control the light emission.

  This light emission function is used for a so-called performance operation guide function in which a key K to be pressed next is indicated in accordance with performance guide data corresponding to performance data. Further, it can also be used to make the depressed key K emit light during normal manual performance.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the key light emission function is also used for determination of a learning menu described later and its execution. The learning menu is determined by a setting procedure using a plurality of hierarchies. The hierarchical setting of the learning menu is outlined here.

  The learning menu is determined by three layers as an example. In the first hierarchy at the highest level, “play”, “listen”, or “get used” is selected as a setting menu of a large category for roughly classifying learning contents. The menu switches 21, 22, and 23 shown in FIG. 2A are “first layer switches” for setting a learning menu regarding “play”, “listen”, and “get used”, respectively. The middle section is selected in the second hierarchy, and a specific learning menu is finally determined in the third hierarchy, which is the lowest level.

  FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing examples of light emission states of the keyboard part KB in the second and third layers, respectively.

  In the second hierarchy, among the all black keys BK, a plurality of black keys BK corresponding to the first hierarchy switches (switches 21 to 23) pressed in the first hierarchy emit light. In the example of FIG. 3A, when the menu switch 21 (playing SW) is turned on, the five black keys BK emit light from the bass side. These five black keys BK are assigned (assigned) with a middle setting menu. Taking the case where the menu switch 21 is turned on as an example, five black keys BK (assigned black keys BK1 to BK5) are assigned practice songs for performance by a light guide. The user can select a practice song to be learned by pressing a desired black key BK from these assigned black keys BK1 to BK5. Therefore, the assigned black keys BK1 to BK5 function as “second layer switches”.

  In the third hierarchy, the plurality of white keys WK corresponding to the second hierarchy switch (any one of the assigned black keys BK1 to BK5) pressed in the second hierarchy emit light. In the example of FIG. 3B, when the assign black key BK1 is turned on, the seven white keys WK emit light from the bass side. These seven white keys WK are assigned (assigned) with a setting menu for subsections. In the case where the assign black key BK1 is turned on after the menu switch 21, for example, the seven white keys WK (assign white keys WK1 to WK7) are divided into a plurality of practice songs (in this example, seven). One of these practice steps is assigned in order from the bass side. The user can select and execute a practice step by pressing a desired white key WK from these assigned white keys WK1 to WK7. Therefore, the assign white keys WK1 to WK7 function as “third layer switches”.

  It should be noted that when the assign black key or white key emits light, it may blink once and then light up. The shift switches 24 and 25 function as a change operation element for changing to the next setting menu according to a predetermined order among the setting menus that can be selected in the lowest hierarchy. For example, when the shift switch 25 is turned on during the practice step currently determined by turning on the assign white key WK3, the determined state is switched to the practice step to be selected when the assign white key WK4 is turned on.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the learning menu determination process. This process is started when the musical instrument is turned on and is executed by the CPU 5, but may be started when a predetermined operator (for example, a learning mode selection switch on a panel (not shown)) is turned on.

  First, initial setting is executed (step S101). That is, execution of a predetermined program is started and initial values are set in various registers. Next, in steps S102 to S104, the process branches depending on which of the menu switches 21, 22, and 23 is turned on. When the menu switch 21 (playing SW) is turned on, the process proceeds from step S102 to step S105. In this case, the learning content is practice of the steps described later. In step S105, selectable practice songs are assigned (assigned) one by one to a plurality of predetermined black keys BK corresponding to the menu switch 21.

  Next, in step S106, the assigned black key BK (for example, BK1 to BK5) is simultaneously blinked a plurality of times (for example, three times) and then turned on (see FIG. 3A). At the same time, “1” indicating the second layer is set in the state flag STT indicating the current state.

  Next, in step S107, it is determined whether or not any of the assigned black keys BK (second layer switch) in the lit state is pressed. As a result of the determination, if the key is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S111. If any of the keys is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108, and the assigned black key BK in the lit state is turned off.

  Next, in step S109, practice steps are assigned (assigned) one by one to a plurality of predetermined white keys WK corresponding to the practice music assigned to the pressed assign black key BK. The practice step is a division of the practice music into a plurality of pieces. Next, in step S110, the assigned white key WK (for example, WK1 to WK7) is simultaneously blinked a plurality of times (for example, three times) and then turned on (see FIG. 3B). At the same time, the automatic playback of the practice song in the selected state is started. When the practice song is played to the end, it is automatically played again from the beginning. During automatic playback, each key K is lit as the practice song progresses. Further, “2” indicating the third hierarchy is set in the status flag STT.

  Next, in step S111, it is determined whether or not any one of the assigned white keys WK (third layer switch) in the lit state with STT = 2. As a result of the determination, if STT = 2 is not satisfied or the assign white key WK is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the first hierarchy switch (any one of menu switches 21 to 23) is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the first hierarchy switch is not turned on, the process returns to step S107. If the first hierarchy switch is turned on, the process returns to step S102.

  On the other hand, if STT = 2 and any one of the assigned white keys WK is pressed in step S111, the process proceeds to step S113, and the assigned white key WK in the lit state is turned off. At the same time, the reproduction of the practice song being reproduced is stopped, and “3” indicating that the learning menu is in the determined state is set in the state flag STT. When STT = 3, each key K returns to the original performance operator, and when the key is pressed, a corresponding tone is generated.

  Next, in step S114, the practice step assigned to the pressed assign white key WK is determined as the current practice step, and practice (step practice in FIG. 5) is executed. Note that the practice step is, for example, in which all measures of the practice song are divided in advance, and a unit of one step is a phrase of about several measures (for example, 2 to 10 measures). After the process of step S114, the process returns to step S109.

  In step S110, the automatic reproduction of the practice song is started after the assignment white key WK is lit, so that the learning state cannot be returned or advanced during the blinking. Therefore, in order to clearly notify that the song has been selected with the assigned black key BK pressed, the selected practice song or the beginning of the song is automatically played simultaneously with the start of the blinking of the assign white key WK. You may start. The blinking and lighting in that case may be controlled by timer processing. In step S111, even if the assignment white key WK continues to flash, if STT = 2 and any one of the assignment white keys WK is pressed, the process may proceed to step S113. If it does so, it can transfer to step practice of Step S114 more efficiently.

  If the menu switch 22 (listening SW) is turned on as a result of the determination in step S103, the process proceeds to step S115. In this case, the learning content is a mode for listening to a sample performance of the music. In step S115, processing similar to steps S105 to S114 is executed. However, the genre of the song to be listened is selected in the second hierarchy, and the reproduced music in the genre is selected in the third hierarchy.

  As a result of the determination in step S104, when the menu switch 23 (accustomed SW) is turned on, the process proceeds to step S116. In this case, the learning content is a touch practice mode. In step S116, processing similar to steps S105 to S114 is executed. However, in the second hierarchy, the genre of music for touch practice (practicing key presses) is selected, and in the third hierarchy, the music for touch practice in the genre is selected. After step S115 or step S116, the process returns to step S102.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the step practice process executed in step S114 of FIG.

  First, in step S201, it is determined whether or not any of the shift switches 24 and 25 is pressed. If one of the shift switches 24 and 25 is pressed as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to the next step (step S214). That is, when the shift switches 24 and 25 are pressed, the practice target is switched to the practice step immediately before and after the practice step that is the current practice target in the current practice song. Accordingly, each time the shift switch 24 or the shift switch 25 is pressed, the practice steps to be practiced can be shifted forward and backward one by one in the same practice music.

  Next, in step S202, a small phrase that is further divided into a plurality of phrases in the practice step that is the practice target is automatically reproduced. At that time, each key K is also lighted according to the progress of the small phrase, and the user can see it as a model for performance. The unit of the small phrase is, for example, about 0.5 to 4 measures. Initially, the first small phrase in the practice step is played.

  Next, in step S203, it is determined whether or not the reproduction of the current small phrase has been completed. If the reproduction has not been completed, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, if the reproduction has been completed, the process proceeds to step S204. And the fingering range in each small phrase which comprises the phrase of a practice step is acquired. The fingering range may be obtained by extracting from each small phrase. Or you may acquire by reading the fingering range data memorize | stored previously in ROM6 etc. corresponding to each practice step of each practice music. Here, in principle, the fingering range corresponds to the lowest and highest sounds in each small phrase.

  Next, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the data of the fingering range that has been acquired and has not been displayed remains. As a result of the determination, if there is still data on the fingering range that has not been displayed, the fingering range of the current small phrase is lit and displayed. That is, the two keys K corresponding to the lowest and highest sounds are turned on. At the same time, a corresponding musical tone is generated. The user can actually recognize the fingering range by pressing the emitted key K. On the other hand, if there is no fingering range data that has been acquired and not displayed, since the practice of the last small phrase has been completed, the process proceeds to step S212.

  Next, in step S207, it is determined whether or not manual key-on, that is, whether or not the user has pressed the key K, is continued until manual key-on occurs. A musical tone of K is generated (step S208). In step S209, it is determined whether or not the key K that has been pressed is matched with the fingering key (key K corresponding to the fingering range). As a result of the determination, if the key K that has been pressed does not match the fingering key, the process returns to step S207 to retry, while the key K that has been pressed matches the fingering key. Since the correct key K has been pressed, it is determined whether or not there is a next (unpracticed) small phrase in the current practice step (step S210).

  As a result of the determination, if there is a next (unpracticed) small phrase, the practice target is advanced by one and the next small phrase is set as a practice target (step S211). Thereafter, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, when there is no next (unpracticed) small phrase, since the practice of the last small phrase is completed, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, since the current step practice has been completed, the routine proceeds to a performance practice using a normal light guide. This is a mode in which a guide performance is performed from the beginning for each step to be practiced this time. In the present embodiment, since the fingering range is actually depressed in steps S206 to S211 before the normal light guide performance, it is easy to grasp the image of fingering (fingering).

  Next, in step S213, it is determined whether or not the light guide performance has been performed up to the end of the current practice step, and the processing in step S212 is repeated until the end of the practice step. End.

  By the way, at any time during the execution of the flows of FIGS. 4 and 5, the learning menu determination process can be exited by pressing a predetermined operator. In that case, the status flag STT is reset and STT = 0.

  It is assumed that the assign black key BK and the assign white key WK emit light, and the other black keys BK and white key WK do not emit light. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the assignment black key BK and the assignment white key WK may be emitted so as to be distinguishable from other operators (other than the assignment key). For example, the blinking state and the emission color may be different from those of other operators.

  According to the present embodiment, in the first hierarchy, a plurality of settings that can be selected in the second hierarchy according to the switches that are turned on among the first hierarchy switches (menu switches 21, 22, 23). The menu is determined, and the assigned black key BK to which these setting menus are assigned is caused to emit light so that it can be distinguished from other performance operators.

  Next, in the second hierarchy, a plurality of setting menus that can be selected in the third hierarchy are determined in accordance with the assigned black key BK turned on, and the assignment white keys WK to which these setting menus are assigned are determined. Is emitted so that it can be distinguished from other performance operators.

  Then, in the lowest third hierarchy, a final learning menu is determined according to the assigned white key WK that has been turned on. Therefore, it is possible to make a hierarchical menu setting having a high degree of freedom by an easy-to-understand operation by using the light emission function of the key K without providing a setting-specific operation element.

  In addition, automatic playback of the phrase corresponding to the learning menu is started before the execution of the learning menu (step S113 in FIG. 4), so that the determination of the learning menu (practice target step) is notified and the user Ready for learning.

  Further, before the execution of the learning menu is started, the key K corresponding to the fingering range when the phrase corresponding to the learning menu is played is emitted (step S206 in FIG. 5), and the matching key is pressed (in FIG. 5). Since step S209), the fingering range can be grasped before the start of learning.

  Further, in response to the determination of the learning menu, all of the keys K function as operators for inputting a performance operation (step S113 in FIG. 4). Is possible.

  In addition, after the learning menu is once determined, the learning menu determined by the operation of the user of the shift switches 24 and 25 is set to the next in accordance with a predetermined order among the setting menus that can be selected. Since the setting menu can be changed (step S201 in FIG. 5), the learning menu can be sequentially shifted and switched, which is highly convenient.

  In the second and third hierarchies, the key K to which the setting menu is assigned and the number of keys K are not limited to the examples. It is not essential to assign from the bass side. Alternatively, the white key WK may be used in the second hierarchy, and the black key BK may be used in the third hierarchy.

  In this embodiment, the determination of the learning menu is performed on three levels. However, the number of levels may be two or more, the second level may be the lowest level, or four levels. It may be the above. For example, when applied to a two-stage keyboard-type keyboard instrument, the number of layers can be increased by using the black key and white key of each step for one layer. Accordingly, the performance operator (key K) may be used for the notification by the light emission of the selectable menu and the input of the determination in the lowest hierarchy from the second. Further, the number of layers may not be fixed. That is, the number of hierarchies in each of the large category setting menus may not be common, and the number of hierarchies may be determined by an operator operated on the first hierarchy.

  In addition, although three menu switches 21, 22, and 23 corresponding to “play”, “listen”, and “get used” are illustrated as the first hierarchy switches, “play” and “listen” are combined into one switch. And may be shared. When the shared switch is turned on, the same song selection and automatic playback are performed in the upper several layers as when “listening” is turned on, and then “play” is turned on in the lower several layers. It is assumed that selection of practice steps, etc., similar to the hierarchical processing after the selection of the music is performed. In this case, the shift switches 24 and 25 may be used to shift to the “play” function during the automatic reproduction by the “listen” function.

  Although the menu switches 21, 22, and 23 are exemplified as the first hierarchy switch, a part of the black key BK or a part of the white key WK may be used as the first hierarchy switch. In that case, the setting menu according to it may be selected by simultaneous ON by the combination of two or more operation elements.

  Further, the number of first layer switches and the number of combinations to be the first layer switches are not limited to three. Accordingly, four or more major categories of the learning menu may be provided. For example, a learning game or the like may be adopted as a learning menu other than the three major categories illustrated. In this case, a configuration in which a content genre is selected on the second hierarchy and specific content (game) is selected on the third hierarchy is conceivable.

  Although the electronic musical instrument of the present embodiment is a keyboard musical instrument, it is not limited thereto, and may be a string musical instrument type, a wind instrument type, a percussion instrument type, or the like. In addition, the device is not limited to a sound source device, an automatic performance device, etc. built in one electronic musical instrument body, but each device is a separate device, and each device is connected using communication means such as MIDII / F or various networks. It may be a thing.

  Further, the electronic musical instrument of the present invention includes an input device shown as a modification of FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a modified electronic musical instrument. The electronic musical instrument 30 includes a first hierarchy switch 31, a second hierarchy switch 32, and a third hierarchy switch 33, which are mainly configured as an input device and each include a plurality of operators. A shift switch 34 is also provided. By connecting to an amplifier or a speaker (not shown), any of the switches 31, 32, and 33 can be used as a performance operator for generating drum sounds.

  Regarding the setting of the learning menu, the first hierarchy switch 31 corresponds to the menu switches 21, 22, and 23, and the second hierarchy switch 32 and the third hierarchy switch 33 are respectively associated with the keyboard instrument shown in FIG. It corresponds to a black key BK and a white key WK. The shift switch 34 corresponds to the shift switches 24 and 25.

  Thus, the electronic musical instrument of the present invention includes a device having what can be a performance operator. Therefore, the name is not limited to an electronic musical instrument, and may be a game device, a portable communication terminal, or the like.

  It should be noted that a similar effect may be obtained by reading a storage medium storing a control program represented by software for achieving the present invention to the present instrument, in which case the data is read from the storage medium. The program code itself realizes the new function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. Further, the program code may be supplied via a transmission medium (for example, the communication I / F 12), and in that case, the program code itself constitutes the present invention. As a storage medium in these cases, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, and the like can be used in addition to a ROM.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail based on preferred embodiments thereof, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms within the scope of the present invention are also included in the present invention. included.

  5 CPU (first setting means, second setting means, menu determining means), BK black key (performance operator), WK white key (performance operator), 21, 22, 23 Menu switch (operator), 24, 25, 34 Shift switch (changing operator), 31 First layer switch (operator), 32 Second layer switch (performance operator), 33 Third layer switch (performance operator)

Claims (9)

An electronic keyboard instrument having a performance operator with a light emitting function having a plurality of black keys and a plurality of white keys, wherein a learning menu is determined by a setting procedure by three layers,
A plurality of first level operators;
In the first hierarchy is the highest, a plurality of settings menu allows selection in the second hierarchy is a hierarchical lower than the first level, one of the first hierarchy for operator before Kifuku number and determines in response to the operated first hierarchy for operator, each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of black keys and black keys assigned the other black key identification First setting means for emitting light as possible;
In the second hierarchy, a plurality of settings menu allows selection at the lowest portion of the third hierarchy, setting menu which is a selectable in the second hierarchy is assigned by said first setting means and determines in accordance with the black keys which are operated out of the black key is, each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of white keys, the assigned white keys of other white keys Second setting means for emitting light so as to be distinguishable from
In the third hierarchy, a final learning menu is selected according to the operated white key among the white keys to which the setting menu that can be selected in the third hierarchy is assigned by the second setting means. Menu determining means for determining
An electronic keyboard instrument characterized by comprising: 2. The electronic keyboard instrument according to claim 1, wherein after the learning menu is determined by the menu determining means, automatic playback of a phrase corresponding to the learning menu is started before the execution of the learning menu is started. The key corresponding to the fingering range when playing the phrase corresponding to the learning menu is emitted after the learning menu is determined by the menu determining means and before the execution of the learning menu is started. Item 3. An electronic keyboard instrument according to item 1 or 2. 4. All of the performance operators function as an operator for inputting a performance operation in response to the learning menu being determined by the menu determining means. Electronic keyboard instrument described in 1. Before SL in the first hierarchy is selected major divisions of the learning content, the in the second hierarchy is selected songs to be learned, in the pre-Symbol third hierarchy part of the song to be learned The electronic keyboard instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the phrase is selected. After the learning menu is once determined by the menu determining means, the learning menu to be determined by the operation by the user follows the predetermined order among the setting menus that can be selected in the third hierarchy. The electronic keyboard instrument according to claim 1 , further comprising a change operator for changing to a next setting menu. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein in the third hierarchy, the process returns to the first hierarchy in response to any one of the first hierarchy operators being operated. 8. Electronic keyboard instrument. There are a plurality of phrases corresponding to the learning menu,
4. The electronic keyboard instrument according to claim 3, further comprising control means for advancing the practice target to the next phrase in response to a user pressing a key suitable for the fingering range when playing the phrase. . A learning menu determining method for determining a learning menu by a setting procedure based on a plurality of layers in an electronic keyboard instrument having a performance operator having a light emitting function having a plurality of black keys and a plurality of white keys and a plurality of first layer operators. A program for causing a computer to execute
The learning menu determination method includes:
In the first hierarchy is the highest, a plurality of settings menu allows selection in the second hierarchy is a hierarchical lower than the first level, one of the first hierarchy for operator before Kifuku number and determines in response to the operated first hierarchy for operator, each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of black keys and black keys assigned the other black key identification A first setting step for emitting light as possible;
In the second hierarchy, a plurality of settings menu allows selection at the lowest portion of the third hierarchy, the first setting menu which is a selectable in the second hierarchy at step assigns and determines in accordance with the black keys which are operated out of the black key is, each of the plurality of settings menu the determined assigned to at least part of the plurality of white keys, the assigned white keys of other white keys A second setting step for emitting light so as to be distinguishable from
In the third hierarchy, a final learning menu is selected according to the operated white key among the white keys to which the setting menu that can be selected in the third hierarchy is assigned by the second setting step. A menu determination step for determining
The program characterized by having.

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