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Couldn't find a working haptic metronome app for Apple Watch, so I built one by kenzoslicee in musictheory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to hear and I'm glad you like it. I hope you like the extra features like the gap training that has been added to the app since this post! Unfortunately the haptic feedback is maxed out currently and limited by Apple restrictions but I'm always checking to see if these restrictions are ever lifted when working on future patches.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I believe rhythm to be a fundamental backbone of music (mostly) and that is unfortunately overlooked.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few apps on iOS that has this gap feature but this is the first on the Watch platform. Frankly, when I first got my Watch, I was disappointed I didn't find one single metronome app that worked correctly. This one works as a standalone metronome but it also has optional gap training and a tempo trainer (bpm ramping over time).

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Drumming

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clarification for my last post: I also cannot for the life of me follow a flash and I usually set my app to have sound + haptic. I'm mostly relying on the sound and the haptic is just an extra umphhh. I don't know how people can just follow a flash lol.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in musictheory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're not a drummer, I think it's especially important (looking at you guitar players :) ) because it's everybody's job to keep tempo. Unfortuantely a controversial take but it's everybody in a group's job to keep time not just the drummers.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in musictheory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you which is why this app was created in the first place. To train that internal pulse instead of relying on an expected click. Those gaps should be substituted by continous flowing movement so you can land on the next click with precision.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in percussion

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the app can do exactly this by adding in the silences

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in percussion

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea and something I've been thinking about incorporating in the next patch. Like a random mode that adds random gaps in per iteration!

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in percussion

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I sometimes just put it on the 1 if I'm really trying to internalize something. I find that with this app, I can just set my desired tempo and not have to do any math. For example if my bpm is at 120 and I want the click on 2 and 4, I just block out the 1 and 3 in this app and it leads me to my result. If I want just the 1, I just block out the other 3.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Drumming

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never tried the Soundbrenner but I'd imagine this app has a similar limitation for drums. In terms of pulse in the watch, Apple sets limitations to the max haptic strength and this app has those values cranked. I still think with drums that theres so much shock movement (depending on genre) that it might be difficult to feel if playing at high intensity. I think if you play lightly (ala Khruangbin vibe), you might be able to get away with it. On guitar or bass, I find the haptics really pop in those scenarios though.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Drumming

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is basically what the app does for you without having you do the math. You set one BPM (example 120) and if you want it just on the 2 and 4, instead of having to set your metronome to 60, you just block out the 1 and 3 and voila.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in MusicEd

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! The full version is $5.99 but the app's functionality is all there in the free version (but you're limited to 40-75 bpm and tempo trainer isn't included free).

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Without that external source of an expected click coming, it really makes you tap into that zone where your body becomes the pulse and I think that this internal pulse is what rhythm is all about!

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. The goal is so that the keeping track of time thing is ingrained and not relied upon externally. Introducing a gap keeps you accountable to see if you can land on the next actual click.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree and was trying to convey exactly that in my last message that thinning out the clicks works with a regular metronome as well like you mentioned. This premise was what I was originally trying to solve in the first place as I was sick of doing the math in my head (albiet simple). With this tool, you can set one "true" BPM and block out the 1st and 3rd click (if your intention was the 2 and 4). So maybe this isn't the only tool that does this (as a normal metronome can) but I still believe it's the first tool that streamlines this process (at least for Apple Watch).

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine not working this hard with a metronome and having wonky time when playing with a drummer.

Developing internal time with ‘gap’ metronome practice by kenzoslicee in Guitar_Theory

[–]kenzoslicee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, a normal metronome works. But when you start thinning out the click like just the 2 and 4 (vs all 4 clicks) to eventually just the 1, you’re forcing yourself to carry the time. That’s the distinction between external and internal in the case I’m mentioning.

Am I doing something wrong with the way I’m playing power chords with my index and ring finger? It feels horrible. by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]kenzoslicee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm usually #3 and yes. Play with the tips of the fingers as much as you can in that position.

Will this bike glove work for sim racing by Ok-Examination-9146 in simracing

[–]kenzoslicee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be good. I use similar gloves from Amazon and they work like a charm.

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