Roland RMP-5 Owner's Manual page 35

Now let's practice moving the accent in sixteenth notes. Strike fairly hard on the accent and as softly as possible on all
of the other notes, taking care to keep the sound consistent.
For example if the first beat is a right-hand accent, the third beat in the right hand will also tend to be louder. Work
toward achieving good control so that the non-accented third beat will be the same volume as all of the non-
accented beats. More than the force of the strike, the key is to maintain a consistent height to which you raise the
stick. It's also useful to practice in front of a mirror so that you can see the height of your sticks, but the RMP-5's
screen will give you a pretty strict evaluation that will help you achieve even better control of your dynamics.
The "Hld" setting in the screen keeps the needle position visible after the strike. It's good to use this with slow
phrases. The "FLS" setting makes the needle indication disappear immediately after the strike. This will be easier to
see for rapid phrases.
Parameter
The needle remains after striking. (initial setting)
The needle disappears right after striking.
Operations worth knowing
• You'll use the [-] [+] buttons for changing things such as the tempo, but if you want to make a big change, you can
hold down both buttons. For example if you want to increase the tempo substantially, hold down the [+] button
and then press the [-] button as well; the tempo will increase rapidly.
• When using the [METRONOME] button or [COACH] button to select a menu item, it's sometimes useful to be able to
move backward, not just forward. To do this, just hold down the [METRONOME] button or [COACH] button and
press the [-] button to move backward or the [+] button to move forward.
In addition to the functions we've already discussed, the RMP-5 provides a MIX IN jack that lets you connect a CD or
audio player so that you can practice along with a favorite song. Playing the rhythm together with familiar music is
also a good way to practice.
We've discussed various ways in which you can use the RMP-5 for practicing, and I hope it has whetted your appetite
for practicing! Keep the rhythm and the groove, achieve good control of dynamics, and you'll be enjoying music
more than ever!
The RMP-5 Rhythm Coach lets you practice anywhere and anytime. It's easy to move between rooms in your house,
take outdoors, or use in the warm-up room before a performance. Practicing with the RMP-5 is a great way to
improve your drumming.
Explanation
Let's Practice with RMP-5
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