Start slow. End fast.
Build speed without losing accuracy.
The Tempo Builder drill automatically ramps BPM over a configurable number of bars. Set your starting tempo, target tempo, and increment — it handles the rest.
Progressive tempo training
Auto ramp
Set start BPM, target BPM, and increment (1, 2, 5, or 10 BPM per step). The drill handles smooth transitions.
Bars per step
Configure how many bars to play at each tempo before increasing. More bars = more consolidation at each speed.
Target tempo
Set a goal BPM for the session. The drill ramps up and stops when you get there.
Ramp down too
Build speed up, then ramp back down. Both directions train different aspects of control.
Track records
Every session logs your highest clean tempo. Watch your max speed increase over weeks.
Stack in sessions
Combine tempo building with other drills. Warm up slow, build speed, then practice at target tempo.
Two progression patterns
Build pattern
Ramps tempo up in steps from start to end — then stops. Best for pushing your max tempo. Set the end 5-10 BPM above your current ceiling.
Pyramid pattern
Ramps up to peak, then steps back down. The cooldown reinforces control at tempos you just struggled with. Playing clean after pushing your max is the real skill.
Practice tips
Note your ceiling
If you lose control at a step, that's your current limit. Note the BPM and target it next session.
Pyramid for endurance
The descent phase after pushing your max reinforces control. Use pyramid for longer sessions that build up and cool down.
Small increments
5 BPM per step gives fine control. 10 is standard. 20 is aggressive. Match the increment to your goal.
Settle in at each step
30 seconds minimum at each tempo to settle in. 60 seconds for deep practice. Rushing through steps defeats the purpose.
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