The metronome drops out.
Were you still in time?
DrumShed's Internal Clock drill removes the click for bars at a time. You keep playing. When it comes back, you find out if you drifted.
The click can't be there on the gig
A metronome will happily carry your time forever. This drill takes it away for four, eight, sixteen bars, then brings it back so you can hear exactly how far you wandered.
Configurable gaps
Set how many bars the click plays and how many it drops out. Start with 4 on / 1 off. Work toward 1 on / 8 off.
Progressive training
Building mode grows the gaps on a schedule you set — each round, the silence gets a little longer. You decide the ramp; the drill holds you to it.
Pulse internalization
During the gaps, you're forced to generate the tempo internally. This is the muscle that matters on stage.
Reentry feedback
When the click returns, you instantly hear if you rushed or dragged. No guessing — the metronome is the truth.
Any tempo
Works at any BPM. Slow tempos are actually harder — there's more space to drift.
Practice history
Every run is logged — tempo, gap settings, duration. Scroll back and see exactly what you've put reps into.
Four training modes
Choose the mode that matches your goal. Each one challenges your internal clock differently.
Building mode
Gaps start short and get longer each round. Build confidence with small gaps before long ones hit.
Consistent mode
Every gap is the same length. Target a specific gap duration and drill it until it's automatic.
Pyramid mode
Gaps grow to a peak, then shrink back down. The descent is the payoff — holding time through long silence, then proving it on short ones.
Random mode
Gap lengths vary unpredictably. Simulates real musical situations where you can't predict the next cue.
Practice tips
Count through the silence
Count beats and bars during gaps to stay anchored. The counting is the practice.
Use body movement
Head nod, foot tap, body sway — physical motion maintains tempo when the click disappears.
Start with short gaps
Master 4-beat gaps before attempting 16 or 32. Consistency at short gaps builds the foundation.
Note your drift direction
When the click returns, did you rush or drag? Most drummers consistently drift one way. Know yours.
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Build the clock that lives inside you.