Playing Techniques - Medeli MZ528 Owner's Manual

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Playing Techniques

This section introduces various performance functions to make your
performance professional. Similar to an acoustic drum kit, the digital
drum responds differently to various playing techniques and dynamics.
All the pads are velocity sensitive. And some voices change timbre
depending on the striking force.
Pad
Head
Only the snare drum can detect both head shot and rim shot.
Head Shot
Strike only the head of the pad.
Head
Rim Shot
Rim
Strike the head and the rim of the pad simultaneously. Or only strike
the rim of the pad.
Cymbal
Cymbal Bow shot
Strike the middle area of the cymbal.
Cymbal Edge Shot
Strike the edge area of the cymbal.
Choke Play
Both Ride and Crash cymbals have cymbal choke. But hi-hat don't
support cymbal choke.
Choking the crash/ride edge with the hand immediately after hitting
the crash/ride mutes the crash/ride sound.
Hi-Hat
Hi-Hat Pedal Change
Press the pedal down to different positions, the sound of striking the
Hi-Hat cymbal will vary. And this is similar to an acoustic drum.
Open Hi-Hat
Strike the Hi-Hat pad without pressing the pedal.
Closed Hi-Hat
Strike the Hi-Hat pad with the pedal pressed completely down.
Hi-Hat Pedal
Press down the hi-hat controller's pedal to create a foot-close sound
without having to strike the hi-hat pad.
Splash
Playing the hi-hat with the pedal fully pressed and then instantly
opening it.
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