Yamaha DD-45 Owners Manual - Page 13

Playing the Pads Adding a Fill-in (MAGIC TOM) The instrument features a Magic Tom function which lets you add variations in the rhythm to make your performance sound more professional. Adding a fill-in requires several pads on an acoustic drum kit; however, the Magic Tom function allows you to add a fill-in easily just by hitting a single pad. 1. Press the [MAGIC TOM] button. oF Magic Tom number The currently selected Magic Tom number appears on the display. 2. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a Magic Tom number. oF 1 2 10 oF 1 2 10 Ten patterns (1-10) are provided. The indication "oF" can be selected to turn the Magic Tom function off. 3. Play the Pads. You can add a fill-in by striking Pad 3 repeatedly. NOTE • Magic Tom does not function when the Custom Kit "CU" is selected. Fill-in Rhythm Examples The rhythm examples for each of the Magic Toms are provided here. These help you practice adding fill-ins using the Magic Tom function. Try beating out these rhythms! Drum Kit number 16 is recommended for practice. For Magic Tom number 8, playing with Drum Kit number 35 gives you a Latin flavor. The Magic Tom sounds differently depending on the combination of the Drum Kit number and Magic Tom number. Try various combinations and discover your favorite. Magic Tom # 1 2 Magic Tom MMaaggiicc TToomm Snare Magic Tom 3 Snare Magic Tom 4 Snare Magic Tom 5 Magic Tom Snare 6 Snare Magic Tom 7 Magic Tom 8 Magic Tom 9 Magic Tom 10 Snare DD-45/YDD-40 Owner's Manual 13