Rhythm Builder; Rhythm Builder Parameters - Kurzweil MARK 12 V2.0 - ADDENDUM User Manual

KURZWEIL MARK 12 USER'S GUIDE ADDENDUM
EDU-GAMES Changes/Features

Rhythm Builder

Moving beyond simple repetition, Rhythm Builder gives you the chance to hear how
various beats might be put together to make real music.
Rhythm Builder is based on the same sort of beat patterns found in Rhythm Copycat. But
instead of simply repeating a single measure at a time, the Rhythm Builder puts the
patterns together to make longer sequences (it's a little like the concept of Note Copycat).
You'll hear a pattern, which you should repeat. Then you'll hear the same pattern fol-
lowed by another, just as in a piece of music. Repeat the whole section. Then another
measure will be added, and so on. As in Rhythm Copycat, the notes you play are of no
importance in this game; only the position of notes with respect to the beat matters.
The game starts off with the metronome, which gives you the basic speed of play. You
can make this faster or slower if you wish, or you can turn it off altogether and play a
little more "free form". The first set of patterns is quite simple, but you can choose a
different group and challenge your ear. You can also vary the accuracy required in your
playing; if you find the patterns too easy, increase the accuracy level and work on getting
your fingers to work with precision!
When you've played back the required number of measures, you've won the game and
will hear applause.

RHYTHM BUILDER PARAMETERS

Meter (Default: Basic 4/4): Determines the type of rhythmic patterns you'll hear and
play.
Structure (Default: Simple): Determines the way the rhythmic patterns will build. The
Random Structure is quite difficult, especially with 8 or more measures. Try your skill!
Tempo (Default: 110): The speed at which the patterns will play. The Tempo is mea-
sured in beats per minute.
Length (Default: 4): The number of measures you have to play correctly in order to win
the game.
Accuracy (Default: Intermediate): How close you have to be to the correct rhythm in
order to get it right.
Metronome (Default: On): This feature allows you to turn the metronome on or off
during the play of the game. If the metronome is off, you don't need to play back the
rhythm at the same tempo it was played: a correct pattern at a relative tempo will do.
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