PRACTICE PADS
The Split Tone Pad consists of three distinct surfaces offering different sensations and volume levels, as well as a low-rebound area at the back. It is designed to do much more than just provide a basic exercise.
With the Split Tone Pad, you can develop your own systematic and creative approach to improve your consistency, precision in unisons, hand independence, and muscle strength. The strength of this pad lies in its ability to train your ear and mind for a better understanding of rhythms.
The main pad (in the center) offers a normal sound and feel. You can practice your hand exercises on it in a traditional way.
The secondary pads (red dots) have a higher pitch than the main pad. By alternating the use of your left or right hand on these areas with the other hand in the center, you divide your hands into two different sounds, allowing you to hear familiar rhythms from a different perspective.
The soft oval shape near the top is the muting area. By playing your full sequences on the main pad and moving one hand after the other to this section, you hear the opposite hand very loudly while the hand playing the muted area becomes silent. This allows you to focus your attention on a single hand to identify and correct any weaknesses.
The practice pad on the back features a special low-rebound surface to warm up your muscles quickly and develop your power. This side also serves as a non-slip surface when playing on flat surfaces.