Roland TD-07 Owner's Manual page 4

Let's Learn About Drums
Using the cymbals
Bow shot
The most common method, playing the middle area of the
cymbal.
Edge shot
Use the shoulder of the stick to hit the edge of the
cymbal pad (Hit the edge sensor position as shown in the
illustration).
* Bow shots and edge shots can also be played on the
hi-hat.
Bell Shot (ride only)
This playing method involves striking the bell of the cymbal.
* Use a pad that supports the ride three-way trigger.
* Set the CR2Usage setting (p. 20) to "RDB. "
* Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the
stick.
Choking a cymbal
Choking (pinching) the cymbal's edge with the hand
immediately after hitting the cymbal will mute or choke the
sound, just like with a real cymbal.
* The Choke function only works when you grasp in
the area (where the edge sensor is) as shown in the
illustration. If you do otherwise, it will not work.
Edge sensor
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Edge sensor
Using the hi-hat
In an acoustic drum set, the hi-hat consists of two cymbals
placed facing each other vertically on a hi-hat stand. When
you press the pedal, the two cymbals will come together
(closed). When you release the pedal, the two cymbals will
separate (opened).
Closed
With the hi-hat pedal pressed firmly, strike the pad with a
stick. A short "chick" sound will be heard.
Half-open
With the hi-hat pedal pressed gently, strike the pad with a
stick. A slightly longer "swish" sound will be heard.
Open
With the hi-hat pedal completely released, strike the pad
with a stick. An even longer "sound" than the half-open
sound will be heard.
Foot closed
Just press the pedal without using a stick. This sound will be
softer and shorter than the closed sound played with a stick.
Useful for keeping time with this tight sound.
Foot splash
Press and immediately release the pedal without using a
stick. This is equivalent to momentarily clashing the two
cymbals of an acoustic hi-hat. It produces a "splash" sound
that is softer than the open strike.