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Ego Destroyer Metronome

“Am I actually playing in time?”

“Practice with a metronome” they said. They weren’t wrong, but unless you’re already good at hearing time, the metronome is mostly just making noise in the same room as you. You need a measuring device.

Ego Destroyer Metronome displays your timing as you play.

FAQ

  • Why does it destroy your ego?

    If you rush, you see it. If you drag, you see it. Usually musians are surprised how inconsistent their timing is. It’s normal. It may put you in a defensive position psychologically.

  • Why would you want your ego destroyed?

    It will happen anyway. When you go to a recording studio or try to record yourself at home.

    Or maybe it has happened already? Then welcome to the club of crushed egos. Let’s get to work.

  • “But there are albums that sound great that aren’t metronomic.” Maybe, but you’re not Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ego, destroyed.

  • “But I don’t want to play like a robot.” You never will, because you’re a human. It’s about choice and level of control. If you can play in time, you can also play out of time or with altered time. By the way, it sounds like you’re not ready to get your ego destroyed. Come back when you are.

  • “My timing is good.” If you think your timing is good, your timing is not good. If you think your timing sucks, your timing might be decent.

  • “I don’t need to measure my time.” That’s ego speaking. You’re just afraid it might not be and on top of that you’re afraid to admit that. You’re not ready for Ego Destroyer. That’s fine, come back when are.

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