Gradual Up/Down - Alesis E-Drum Total User Manual

Gradual Up/Down

This exercise evaluates how quickly you can play while still maintaining accurate time.
To use Gradual Up/Down:
1. Press the Pattern button and Tempo button at the
same time. Then press the 2 button.
2. Set the metronome's time signature and interval (as described in
the Using the Metronome (Click)
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
4. Do one of the following:
• Press the 1 button to select G-1 Mode. In this mode, the
tempo automatically decreases or increases by 5 BPM every
4 measures, depending on your accuracy.
• Press the 2 button to select G-2 Mode. In this mode, the
tempo automatically decreases or increases by 1 BPM each
measure (The starting tempo is your metronome's current
setting).
5. Hit the pads in time with the metronome. The six LEDs of the 1-5/Variation buttons indicate
how accurate or "in time" you are.
• When you are right on the beat, the 3
and 4 buttons light up.
• When you are slightly off the beat, the 2
or 5 buttons will light up.
• When you are off the beat, the 1 or
Variation button will light up.
• When you are completely off the beat,
no buttons will light up.
6. Press the Start/Stop button to stop.
Rhythm Change Up
This exercise helps you practice changing rhythms while still maintaining accurate time.
To use Rhythm Change Up:
1. Press the Pattern button and Tempo button at the
same time. Then press the 3 button.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Press the 1, 2, or 3 button or use the – / + buttons to select a rhythmic
progression, shown below:
P-1:
P-2:
P-3:
4. Press the Start/Stop button to begin.
section).
1
SLOW
2
COACH
PATTERN TEMPO
1
2
2 3 4
GOOD
3
COACH
PATTERN TEMPO
START
/STOP
START
/STOP
5
VARIATION
FAST
1 2 3
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