Roland RM-2 - COACH Mode; Parameter List; Accuracy and Timing Exercises

18
Operation of the RM-2
COACH Mode
The RM-2’s Coach mode is a unique set of exercise modes developed for maximizing the
practice experience. These modes are specifically designed to help build speed, accuracy and
stamina, as well as develop better timing skills. Throughout the Coach modes, you will
discover that many of them have programmable parameters. This is to provide a wide range
of practicing levels to accommodate a wide range of practicing abilities.
1. Press the [SELECT] button until “COACH” is flashing.
The display shows (Coach), and the RM-2 enters into the Coach mode.
2. Use the [ ] or [ ] button until ““ is displayed.
3. Push the [METRONOME] button to begin the exercise.
•Selecting the Coach mode while the Metronome is working stops the metronome.
•If you press the [SELECT] button while in the Coach mode, the Coach mode is
exited.
In Coach mode, you can press the [TAP] button to change the tempo before pressing
the [METRONOME] button to start the exercise. Either strike the pad at the desired
tempo, or adjust the tempo using the [ ] or [ ] button.
■ Parameter List
■ Accuracy and Timing Exercises
Rhythmic Notes ( )
Rhythmic Notes serves as an excellent warm up exercise as well as a teaching exercise for
learning rhythmic note values. In this mode, the metronome plays through a series of note
intervals or beat divisions. Each note interval or beat division is played for 2 measures before
moving on to the next interval level. The exercise starts with half notes, graduating through
beat division intervals up to 16th-note triplets, then graduating back down to half notes.
fig. (2->4->8->triplet)
1. In the Coach mode, use the [ ] or [ ] button until ““ is displayed.
2. Push the [METRONOME] button to begin the exercise.
You can change tempo during the exercise using the [ ] or [ ] button.
Rhythmic Notes
Accuracy and Timing Exercise (4
types)
Time Check
Quiet Count
Speed Check
Gradual Up
Endurance and Stamina Exercise
(6 types)
Gradual Down
Gradual Up/Down
Step Up
Step Down
Step Up/Down
–
Timer (8 types)
Start