Silent pulse counting

Silent pulse counting · ● · · · ● → 1 → 5

Choose the note value represented by the click. Its interval in seconds is 60/BPM. Keep the pulse internally through silent clicks.

Example

Counting cue / check · ● · · · ● / 1 → 5

Counting cue / check

● · · · ● 1 → 5

How would you test the internal pulse?

Answer

Count two bars and match the next downbeat with the click. If it drifts, vocalise the subdivision more slowly first.

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