Yamaha DD-35 Playing the Game

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Playing the Game
The DD-35 features a variety of songs specifically designed to be played with the fun
and educational Game function. Select one of these special songs (05 - 99) and play
one of the three game types along with them — and see how well you can keep
rhythm with the song.
Game q ..........In this game type, you don’t need to worry about hitting the right pad — any pad
will do. Just try to play the pad in time with the rhythm and the flashing lights.
Game w ..........In this game type — a step up from Game 1 — you’ll need to play the specific
pads in rhythm as they light. If your timing is off or you hit the wrong pad, the pad
will not sound.
Game e ..........In this game type (a step up from Game 2) you can play along with the song as you
like here
— everything sounds just as you play it. However, if you miss a beat or
hit the wrong pad, the evaluation function will let you know!
* The DD-35 features a variety of lesson songs (5 - 59 and 65 - 94), specially designed for
learning and practicing purposes. You’ll hear the DD-35 announce “Ready!” and the
teacher’s model performance will play back. When the DD-35 announces “Go,” play the
rhythm yourself. This is an exceptionally easy and fun way to master the drums.
Song numbers 60 - 64 are for playing a single, complete song. This is an excellent way to
develop your timing and work on your ability to keep the rhythm for the length of an
entire song. The pads light to guide you through the song — try to hit each pad as it
lights, and master the rhythm.
The DD-35 also features special game songs (95 - 99). These arcade game-like songs
challenge you to hit the pads as soon as they light — without providing a rhythmic guide
for you to follow. Try them out and see how fast your response is.
DD-35 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your playing, and just like a
real teacher, it tells you how well you performed in each game.
1
Press the [SONG] button, then use the dial to
select the desired demo song for game function.
2
Press the [DRUM GAME] button to select the type
of game and start the game.
3
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the game.
Selecting and Playing a Game Song
Select from song numbers 05 - 99.
Press the
[DRUM GAME] button repeatedly to select the desired
game type: 1, 2, 3, or off (“oF
”). (The DD-35 announces this step.)
To play back the song normally, select “oF
”.
When
[DRUM GAME] is pressed, the Game is automatically started.
The DD-35 evaluates your playing and tells you the grade when game
is finished.
“OK”, “Good”, “Very Good”, “Excellent”