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Gradual Up/Down

This exercise evaluates how quickly you can play while still maintaining accurate time.

To use Gradual Up/Down:

1. Press the Pattern button and Tempo button at the

same time. Then press the 2 button.

2. Set the metronome's time signature and interval (as described in

the Using the Metronome (Click) section).

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

4. Do one of the following:

• Press the 1 button to select G-1 Mode. In this mode, the

tempo automatically decreases or increases by 5 BPM every

4 measures, depending on your accuracy.

• Press the 2 button to select G-2 Mode. In this mode, the

tempo automatically decreases or increases by 1 BPM each

measure (The starting tempo is your metronome's current

setting).

5. Hit the pads in time with the metronome. The six LEDs of the 1-5/Variation buttons indicate

how accurate or “in time” you are.

• When you are right on the beat, the 3

and 4 buttons light up.

• When you are slightly off the beat, the 2

or 5 buttons will light up.

• When you are off the beat, the 1 or

Variation button will light up.

• When you are completely off the beat,

no buttons will light up.

6. Press the Start/Stop button to stop.

Rhythm Change Up

This exercise helps you practice changing rhythms while still maintaining accurate time.

To use Rhythm Change Up:

1. Press the Pattern button and Tempo button at the

same time. Then press the 3 button.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Press the 1, 2, or 3 button or use the – / + buttons to select a rhythmic

progression, shown below:

P-1:

P-2:

P-3:

4. Press the Start/Stop button to begin.

PATTERN

COACH

TEMPO

START

/STOP

SLOW

GOOD

FAST

12345

VARIATION

START

/STOP

123

PATTERN

COACH

TEMPO