Using Dtx700 Training Functions - Yamaha DTX700 Owner's Manual

Using DTX700 Training Functions

Your DTX700 features three different types of training function.
• The Groove Check function can be used to examine
your playing for inaccurate or inconsistent timing.
• The Rhythm Gate function allows you to practice playing
with perfect timing.
• The Measure Break function can be used to practice
playing at a constant speed.
 Groove Check – Examine inaccuracy and
inconsistency in timing
The Groove Check function allows you to visually confirm
how much your timing differs from that of the click-track.
1
Press the [CLICK] button.
2
Turn the dial to set the practice tempo.
3
Press the [F2] button.
Turning On the Click-Track
4
Press the [F1] button to access the Groove
Check page. (You may need to press more
than once.)
Press several times
if necessary.
5
Press the [ ] button to start the click-track.
6
Play the pads along with the click-track.
Timing inconsistency
Playing ahead Playing on the beat
of the beat
The Groove Check page
A triangle (t) is used to display the precise time at which
you played the pads.
If you are playing perfectly in time, this triangle will line up
exactly with the tempo line in the center of the display.
If the triangle is located to the left of the center line, you
struck the pad ahead of the beat (i.e., early).
If the triangle is located to the right of the center line, you
struck the pad behind the beat (i.e., late).
The larger the timing-inconsistency bar, the greater the
degree of inconsistency in your overall performance.
7
When you have finished practicing, press the
[ ] button once again.
The click-track will stop.
Basic Operation
Average timing while using
Groove Check
Playing behind
the beat
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