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Using the metronome, P. 19, Tap tempo – Roland HandSonic HPD-20 Digital Hand Percussion Instrument User Manual

Page 19: Starting/stopping the metronome, Changing the tempo

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Using the Metronome

The HandSonic provides a metronome function. You can use this for rhythm training to improve your skill, or for warming up

before a performance.

Starting/stopping the metronome

1.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [QUICK REC] button.

The metronome will sound.
The kit screen will show the tempo.

2.

Once again hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [QUICK REC] button.

The metronome will stop.

Changing the tempo

1.

In the kit screen, press the [F3] (TEMPO) button.

The TEMPO screen will appear.

2.

Use the [-][+] buttons or the value knob to change the tempo.

The metronome tempo will be changed.

3.

Press the [KIT] button to return to the kit screen.

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Tap tempo

You can specify the tempo by pressing a button at the desired interval. This is a convenient way to find out

the tempo of a song.

1.

In the kit screen, press the [F3] (TEMPO) button.

The TEMPO screen will appear.

2.

Press the [F3] (TAP) button at least three times in rhythm with the song.

The tempo will be changed.

“Specifying the metronome time signature” (p. 59)