Common Problem
Why is My Timing Inconsistent?
Inconsistent timing means your strokes land at irregular intervals: sometimes ahead of the beat, sometimes behind, often without you noticing.
What causes this
Practicing without objective feedback lets timing drift become normal.
How to diagnose
Record 30 seconds with a metronome and check whether hits cluster before or after the click.
How to fix it
Practice quarter notes at 60 BPM, silence gaps, subdivisions and metronome-on-2-and-4 drills.
- Start slow enough to stay relaxed.
- Record or measure the exercise.
- Increase BPM only after clean repetitions.
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