Whilst being a pain in the rear-end. I have persevered with one for long periods in practice time, earlier in life. And I must say working with a variety of speeds (not just the same speeds all the time) my playing skills became much sharper. After 6 months of it I could tell "if and when" a real drummer varied his speed, even by a few beats a minute. It certainly was worth the boring clicking sound.
It is certainly easier to play to a backing as I do a lot of too. But nothing like staying "in" with the metronome. For me it was a good recommendation of a great teacher I once had.
It's an individual thing though. You do whatever is best for you.
"Happy Clicking" - Keidon. Aust.
It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've said,
"Don't play like me, play like you." - ERIC CLAPTON. AND NOW THAT I HAVE SEEN HIM IN CONCERT IN BRISBANE I LIKE HIM EVEN MORE ! ! !
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