Step by step
- Use headphones and turn the volume up.
- Play a groove until the click disappears under your hits.
- Add a fill every 4 bars and land exactly on beat 1.
At a glance
| Exercise | Tempo | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Basic rock groove | 80–100 BPM | Bury the click |
| Fills every 4 bars | Same tempo | Return on beat 1 |
| Click on 2 and 4 only | Half the tempo, count in your head | Stronger inner time |
Related questions
How loud should the click be?
Loud enough to hear clearly over the kit through headphones, without hurting your ears.
Does it lag through Bluetooth headphones?
Bluetooth can add a delay; wired headphones are more accurate for drummers.
What tempo do most songs use?
Most rock and pop sits between 80 and 140 BPM.
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Updated November 14, 2026.