dab67531_sadvantages___Bounce_Metronome__Advantages
[Disadvantages] Lose rhythmic independence, ability to bend the rhythm and lead with the rhythm.. Practice sometimes with the sound switched off as a silent metronome. Let yourself bend the rhythm from bar to bar. Use the metronome with restraint, continue to do plenty of practice without the metronome. Practice with the metronome set to tick on every other beat, e.g. 2nd and 4th. Only the 2nd beat of each bar. Only every other bar, and so on. Practice polyrhythms - play in one rhythm with the metronome set to play another rhythm. You can do this with any music not just polyrhythmic music, as an exercise. So for instance with a piece in 4/4 set the metronome to a 4:3 or 4:5 polyrhythm, then play your piece in time with the 4/4 rhythm on the metronome. Now mute one of the rhythms on the metronome so it only plays 3/4 (or 5/4) and see if you can continue to play a steady 4/4 to the same bar. Practise playing both parts of a polyrhythm simultaneously, if this is something you are able to do (e.g. drummer or keyboard player). Polyrhythms are great for helping to develop rhythmic independence. [Advantages] 
Improve Coordination with other Players.
Metronome Advantages and Disadvantages - Bounce Metronome
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