IMPROMPTU: Help: Blocks: Percussion Blocks



There are two kinds of Percussion Blocks -- Drumblocks and Pattern Blocks. Both kinds of Blocks are played by percussion instruments selected by the user -- conga, woodblock, bongo, etc. Sets of Percussion Blocks are in files listed in the Catalog when the Drummer Playroom is selected.

Drumblocks
Drum Block

A Drumblock plays a single duration and the icon is a number that indicates that duration. Durations of Drumblocks are proportional to one another: a series of 3-Blocks played by a percussion instrument goes twice as fast as a series of 6-Blocks. Drumblocks can be dragged into the Playroom Area. Single digit Drumblocks can also be entered into the Playroom by typing the duration number on the selected voice in the Playroom.

Pattern Blocks
Pattern Block

Pattern Blocks play a series of varied durations that together create a rhythmic pattern. Pattern Blocks and Drumblocks can be used to make percussion pieces or percussion accompaniments to tunes.