The "Iron Maiden" is the term I ascribe to the common metronome.
It's completely without feelings, deadly accurate and is always willing to point out your deficiencies. Still, its the best device I've found for getting my timing a bit better when it slips, even after all these years of playing.
Most people will resist it when I suggest just a few minutes a day of practice with it and I just don't know why. It really does help get your mind working well with times and rhythm though most ignore it. I almost hate to suggest it to new players anymore.
I used to set the metronome up for say 80 beats per minute and just tap my knee in time to get that rhythm planted in my head back in the day.
Korg makes a wonderful electronic metronome for a bout 12 bucks and is a lot better than my old clockwork and weight unit.
Oh well, times area changing.
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