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Playing Along with a Changing Tempo

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> Auto Up/Down

The metronome increases and decreases tempo over time, to help 

develop stamina and endurance. The tempo will increase in steps 

for each beat until the metronome reaches the upper limit; then 

the tempo will continue slowing down in steps until it reaches the 

initial tempo. This cycle will repeat.

1. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. 

Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

While practicing, you can press the [-] button to specify the current 

tempo as the upper limit; if you press the [+] button, the upper 

tempo limit will return to 260.

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach 

mode menu screen.

Specifying the number of beats at which the 

tempo change

1. 

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. 

Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Explanation

b-1

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at 

intervals of one beat.

b-2

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at 

intervals of two beats.

b-4

The tempo is incremented/decremented by one at 

intervals of four beats.

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Developing Internal Timing Sense

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> Quiet Count

This practice will help you develop a good sense of time/tempo. 

The metronome alternates between “sounding and not sounding” 

at every four measures, and the cycle will repeat.

1. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. 

Strike the pad in time with the metronome.

•  The metronome sounds during the first few measures.
•  The metronome does not sound on subsequent measures. 

Continue striking the pads during this time.

•  The metronome sounds again. The “%” value indicates the 

percentage by which you played at an accurate tempo.

*  You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while 

you practice.

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach 

mode menu screen.

Changing the volume cycle of the metronome

1. 

Long-press the [ ] (metronome) button.

2. 

Press the [-][+] buttons to change the value.

Display Explanation

n-1

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of one 

measure.

n-2

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of two 

measures.

n-4

The volume of the metronome changes at intervals of four 

measures.

n31

For the first three measures, the metronome sounds at the 

specified volume; for the next measure, the volume is reduced.

n62

For the first six measures, the metronome sounds at the specified 

volume; for the next two measures, the volume is reduced.

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button.

Continuing to Play at a Steady Tempo

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> Tempo Check (Easy)

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> Tempo Check (Hard)

This menu lets you practice playing at a steady tempo without 

relying on the tempo sounded by the metronome.
C-6 and C-7 differ in their difficulty.

1. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to start practicing.

2. 

Strike the pad in time with the 
metronome.

Strike the pads at a constant tempo.

•  The more your tempo becomes 

accurate, the softer the 

metronome volume will become.

•  The metronome volume will 

increase if the tempo of your pad 

strikes begins to drift. The more 

your tempo drifts, the louder the metronome will become. 

Strike the pads with an accurate timing that matches the tempo 

of the metronome.

*  You can use the [-][+] buttons to adjust the tempo even while 

you practice.

*  If the tempo of your strikes is significantly inaccurate, it may be 

impossible to precisely determine the amount of inaccuracy.

3. 

Press the [ ] (metronome) button to return to the Coach 

mode menu screen.

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Summary of Contents for V-Drums TD-1K

Page 1: ...About Drums 2 Drum Set Elements 2 The Basics of Playing 2 Assembly 4 Kit Assembly 4 Connecting the Cables 7 Quick Start 8 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Front Panel 8 Switching the Power On and Off 8 Pla...

Page 2: ...rash CR1 Hi hat HH Hi hat pedal HHC Kick pedal KIK Snare SNR Ride RD The illustration shows the TD 1K The TD 1KV has a different snare pad The Basics of Playing Drums are played using both hands and b...

Page 3: ...c drum set the hi hat consists of two cymbals placed facing each other vertically on a hi hat stand The two cymbals can be closed together by pressing the pedal A variety of playing techniques are pos...

Page 4: ...If you set up this unit in an unstable location it may fall over Be sure to set it up in a stable and level location When you operate the kick pedal or hi hat pedal please be careful not to get your f...

Page 5: ...of the pad Snare pad Snare pad 2 3 TD 1KV Adjusting the head tension Use the drum key to evenly tighten the tuning bolts a little at a time in the order shown in the illustration Adjust the tension s...

Page 6: ...overturning The unit may overturn if a child pushes it or hangs on it Make sure that an adult is supervising and providing guidance 7 1 2 3 Underside of the pad Tom pad Cymbal arm Cymbal arm Cymbal ar...

Page 7: ...mbal If you re not adding a cymbal CR2 is not used Use the included cable clips to secure the cables Connecting the Cables Connect the cable to the sound module and each pads as shown in the illustrat...

Page 8: ...off You must turn off the power by pressing the L power button Turning the Power On and Off metronome button Starts or stops the metronome The light flashes with the tempo buttons Use this button to...

Page 9: ...me with the metronome tempo Even in Drums mode you can press the metronome button to sound the metronome 3 Press the buttons to change the tempo You can also specify the tempo with Tap tempo function...

Page 10: ...return to the Coach mode menu screen Changing the number of measures to score You can change the number of measures after which the Time Check result is shown You can also make settings so that the s...

Page 11: ...again The value indicates the percentage by which you played at an accurate tempo You can use the buttons to adjust the tempo even while you practice 3 Press the metronome button to return to the Coa...

Page 12: ...ed the alarm sounds and the metronome stops The Coach mode menu screen reappears You can use the buttons to adjust the tempo even while you practice If you want to stop the timer before the specified...

Page 13: ...networking tool that lets you use the V Drums and your computer to enjoy practicing competing with friends around the world Practice songs can be automatically downloaded from the Internet and are al...

Page 14: ...ers default Pad Note number KIK 36 SNR Head 38 SNR Rim 40 T1 48 T2 45 Pad Note number T3 43 HH open Bow 46 a HH open Edge 26 b HH closed Bow 42 a 4 HH closed Edge 22 b 4 HH foot closed 44 a 2 CR1 Bow...

Page 15: ...e same stand the vibration of a strike can be transmitted to another pad causing it to sound inadvertently Reattach the pad at a different location Two or more notes are sounded when you strike once I...

Page 16: ...switching to mesh heads This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it s played However since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater...

Page 17: ...8 13 Electronic 14 Reggae 15 Percussion Song List Song name Tempo Recommended kit 1 Rock 1 130 2 2 Rock 2 150 6 3 Pop 1 120 1 4 Pop 2 75 1 5 Jazz Funk 128 1 5 10 6 Funk 1 118 3 7 Funk 2 110 3 8 Acid J...

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