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ACCURACY SCORE
The Accuracy Score is a numerical evaluation of the Time Check.
Scoring will apply to the notes you play after hearing the initial two-measure count. First try four measures using
"A-4". When the tempo indication in the center of the screen blinks, it means you're almost done. If all of the notes
were
Gradually work your way toward the 32 measures of "A-32". If you get the perfect score of 100, you'll be rewarded by
an amusing screen that complements you on your achievement! Look forward to this treat when you get to 100
points!
Parameter
What's a Good-feeling Groove?
In the days when I used to wonder a lot about just what was meant by a "good-feeling rhythm," another
drummer once told me that it was important to "feel the inside of the beat." I spent time working on this, went
through plenty of trial and error, and finally felt that I had been reborn. Until then, I had merely though that it
was enough to play accurately, but the reality was much deeper than I had understood.
There's an Inside Dimension to a Good-feeling Rhythm!
Rhythm does not consist only of the points where the sound begins; the space between notes — the inside of
the beat — is very important. It's not enough to merely play the part that can be hear. You've got to feel the
inside! For example, suppose there's a rhythm pattern in which you play quarter notes on the snare: "ta, ta, ta,
ta." Think of this pattern as actually going "tau, tau, tau, tau," and stay aware of the inside (the "u" part) of each
beat. If you do this, the "u" sound will have more authority, and you'll be keeping the rhythm much more
effectively. There's a certain expressiveness about rhythms in which this "inside beat" is taken care of, and it's
also easier to control the sense of speed and — in a good sense — a feeling of weight. Performing while
keeping in mind the inside of the beat will help create a good-feeling groove that will uplift both the drummer
and the listeners!
fig.d-rc-AS.eps
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Press the [COACH] button a number of times to select "
2.
Press the [START/STOP] button and start practicing.
, you'll get a perfect score of 100. How did you do? If you got 100 on your first try, you're pretty good!
Timing is checked over four measures. Then your score is displayed. (initial setting)
Timing is checked over eight measures. Then your score is displayed.
Timing is checked over sixteen measures. Then your score is displayed.
Timing is checked over thirty-two measures. Then your score is displayed.
Explanation
Let's Practice with RMP-5
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