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[Randelph]

I'm pretty stumped for this one. The whole idea behind this board is that you find the Style that is a match for the song you want to play (and of course the Keyboard Sets, but that's more self-evident).

For example, I'd like to play Christmas songs and I don't know the Styles well enough to pick out the ones that would be good. Of course, for some songs there are multiple Styles that would work.

This would be a good jump start for me using this keyboard. I've had a handful of arrangers over the year, but this one is first one that is so good I'm actually using the arranger. But, like I said above, I don't know the Styles well enough to know which Styles to pair various songs with. It would take me years at the pace I go to figure out which Styles to use!

Here's an initial song list of Xmas/holiday songs that I would love for everyone to suggest which Styles would work with each one:

My favorites:
- Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
- Let it snow!
- My favorite things
- Over the river and thru the woods
- Rudolph the red nose reindeer
- Santa Claus is coming to town
- Donna Nobis Pacem
- Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Jingle bell rock
- Silver Bells
- Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
- Let it Snow

Holiday favorites:
- Auld Lang Syne
- Deck the halls
- Frosty the snowman
- Jingle Bells
- Oh Christmas Tree
- The 12 days of Christmas
- We wish you a merry Xmas
- Here comes Santa Claus
- Frosty the snowman

I imagine some of these aren't really suited for an arranger, which has a steady beat going, like 12 days of Xmas.

And sometimes the full accompaniment isn't necessary, Drums and Perc only can be a good way to play some songs. I can already play most of these songs with two hands, so it'd be nice to at least have Drums as an accompaniment, but of course the full accompaniment is ideal.

Thanks!
Randy
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Keyboards: Kawai ES920 / Casio CT-X5000
Instruments: Keys / Alto Recorder and Melodica

[johnsmies]

These were freely available via internet a couple of years ago.
There may be some to your and others liking !!!

https://app.box.com/s/kc56l8u0s7z7pwy7524cwnegmjc6bpos

regards
John

[ptine610]

Randelph,

I've only had the PA 1000 for a short time, and trying to figure the same. Here's what I've come up with that sounds good to me while playing...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Ritz Swing
Jingle Bell Rock - 50's Rock
Do You Hear What I Hear (not on your list) - Kids Movie Ballad (from a Korg download.)

Happy to hear what others come up with...
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Paul

[Randelph]

[Randelph]

MwH,
Really surprised you haven't shared in this thread. I imagine you're playing lots of Christmas songs for your seniors whether or not their religious. There's a fair number of 'holiday' songs that are not religious, many of them delightful to play! I imagine you're super busy this time of year, but if you get a chance I'd love see what Styles you're using for various Christmas songs!

Randy
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Keyboards: Kawai ES920 / Casio CT-X5000
Instruments: Keys / Alto Recorder and Melodica

[johnsmies]

[Randelph]

[bellowsboy]

just spotted, thanks John.

[Musicwithharry]

[Musicwithharry]

[Randelph]

Thank you Harry! Yes, I would love to have a file to know which Styles you've used. That is virgin territory for me, haven't really begun the extensive process of matching Styles with Songs!

Yeah, I don't know where I'll end up. Either some place north of SF for the nature, or southern CA for nature and family. I need to find a place by April, and am very limited in my funds. I've lived in the same place for 20 years and had a lot of room for storage, so there's a ton of stuff to go thru, sell, give away, etc. I need more nature and family, so I'll probably end up somewhere south of Santa Barbara.
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Keyboards: Kawai ES920 / Casio CT-X5000
Instruments: Keys / Alto Recorder and Melodica

[Musicwithharry]