Practicing In Training Mode; Groove Check; Training Mode Improving Your Sense Of Rhythm 1. Groove Check - Yamaha DTX Drums DTX502 Owner's Manual

Basic Techniques

Practicing in Training Mode

Your DTX502 comes complete with eight different types of training that allow you to improve
various drumming skills while having fun at the same time. You can work on your sense of
rhythm, learn drum patterns from a wide range of different musical genres, and even practice
playing as wildly as you can.
Training Mode
Improving your sense of rhythm
Learning drum patterns
Playing as wildly as you can
• If you wish to train along with a specific song, you should select that song in the Song area
in advance (page 26).
• To adjust the training tempo before starting, hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the
Data Dial (page 31).
NOTE
The following cannot be used in Training Mode.
• Pad Song
• Pad Function

1. Groove Check

As an aid to improving your timing, Groove Check displays on-screen how early or late you are
drumming. Two different training styles are available-the first uses the metronome; the second
lets you play along with a song. When you have finished training, your score will be displayed on-
screen.
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Training procedure
1.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [KIT]
button to access Training Mode.
2.
Turn the Data Dial to select "01:Groove Check" .
The [
on standby to start training.
3.
Press either the [
ready to go.
If you press the [
press the [
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DTX502 Owner's Manual
1. Groove Check ................................................................................................... page 38
2. Rhythm Gate .................................................................................................... page 40
3. Measure Break................................................................................................. page 41
4. Tempo Up/Down............................................................................................... page 42
5. Change Up ....................................................................................................... page 44
6. Pad Gate .......................................................................................................... page 46
7. Part Mute .......................................................................................................... page 47
8. Fast Blast ......................................................................................................... page 49
] and [ ] buttons will start flashing, indicating that the drum module is
] or [
] button, the current song will be used for training. If you
] button, the metronome will be used.
] button when you are