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.
Train the skill no metronome can give you
Playing with a metronome trains you to follow. Playing without one trains you to lead. The Internal Clock drill bridges the gap.
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
The drill automatically increases gap length as you improve. Adaptive difficulty keeps you at the edge of your ability.
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.
Track drift
Session history shows which tempos and gap lengths challenged you most.
Three 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.
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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