The meinl 12 split tone practice pad offers a variety of sounds to keep your portable practice interesting. Unlike other pad types with a single tone the split tone practice pad features three distinct tone areas responding with unique sounds when struck. The main area provides regular tones while the red secondary pads are higher pitched. Both the soft oval and underside offer muted tones. Played together the combination is designed to train the user further than elementary rudiments. Allowing you to work on your accuracy consistency and muscle strength while training your ears to better understand rhythm. The promark anika nilles signature drumsticks included in this pack will ensure you can get practising right away. They boast a slightly thicker diameter and a smaller tip to increase speed and response.