Seiko Metronome (DM51B) , Black

If you are looking for a small clip on for music stand or pocket, this is the one. I like Seiko metronomes because they are generally very reliable, long lasting, easy and simple to use. This one has a volume control. That's nice. If I'm shopping for a digital metronome I would want to see what Seiko has to offer. They are generally much better than some of the others.

Seiko Metronome DM51B I purchased this model because it was recommended in a Chi running program. I purchased it in November 2018, use it an average of three times a week for thirty minutes to over two hours at a time and am still using the original battery. The biggest difference it has made for me is that I no longer have lower back pain after I run. The item is easy to set up and use (clock, beat and tempo). Your settings (volume/beat/tempo) remain the same until you change them. The item is small, sturdy and well-built. It has a clip that holds it securely to a waistband or the back of a running hat. It measures approximately 5.5 cm x 3.5 x 1 cm (deep) not including the clip. The chirping sound is very distinct and easy to hear. Using the volume dial you can adjust it to suit your needs from mute to VERY LOUD. When on a trail I turn it down to a whisper and louder when competing with traffic noise. The volume can be adjusted while running but can be a little tricky if you’re wearing gloves. You do not have a choice of the type of sound made; you are limited to chirping (and an occasional beep, see tempo below). Some have found the chirping sound annoying and that’s an individual call. I want something that I can easily hear and this works for me. The tempo function determines the number of beats per minute/steps per minute (spm) for runners at which you want to run. Using the up/down buttons will increase/decrease the number of spm. SPM can be adjusted while running. The beat function determines how the spm selected will be sounded out. You will hear a chirp for each left and each right foot strike. You can adjust the beat so that every second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh beat (foot strike) is a beep instead of a chirp. Having every third beat being a beep instead of a chirp is perfect for running (chirp, chirp, beep, chirp, chirp beep etc.). Unfortunately the beep is not as loud or distinct as the chirps and can be a little hard to hear in heavy traffic. Changing the beat selection can also be done while running. I am glad I made the purchase and have not been disappointed after months of use.

I ordered this metronome for a student and it's great. It's VERY loud, and has all the features a simple metronome needs. There are different subdivisions of the beat and different numbers of beats (with accent on first beat). We'll see if it stands the test of time. I've noticed that cheaper metronomes tend to stop working after a few months, even after batteries are replaced. I will come back and update this review if anything like that happens with this metronome. Small complaint: The picture Amazon features is not correct. I will take a picture next time my student has a lesson and try to share it with everyone. It's much more compact than the one pictured on this page.

This is perfect for working on my golf swing tempo. I am able to clip it on the back of my golf skirt and turn it on and off as needed. The buttons are easily accessible ant the volume control is easy to use. I am hitting much cleaner and with more accuracy. Within the first week of using I improved my game by 14 strokes. Looking forward to the season with this little practice tool in my bag.

Very EASY to use metronome that does EXACTLY what it is meant to do. After an accident on my bike, I went to walking while recuperating. Like everything else, I researched and found how to walk more correctly and more quickly. As in cycling, the metronome allows you to have an auditory indication of your cadence or steps. Maintaining a steady cadence allows a walker to be more efficient and improve their walking speed. The metronome can be set for whatever cadence you feel most comfortable with to begin. I only use the metronome when I want to train and use more cardio. It takes awhile to get used to stepping to the beat of the metronome, but eventually the body seems to adapt to the set beat. It also means that your steps are shorter to accommodate the number of beats you are stepping to. The metronome comes ready to use with a charged battery that I haven't had to charge yet. Have used it every other day for the last month for walks of 3 to 6 miles. You simple set the time and then you cadence. You can change the cadence at any time by simple pressing on the up or down buttons. The beat indicating your cadence has a small dial on the right side that controls the loudness of the beat. I tend to lower the sound when passing other walkers and raise it again after I've passed them. The clip is just that. It's a little larger than what I would like. But, I can't have everything. I attach it to my pants or carry it in the palm of my hand. It's an all plastic product that is very light and as I mentioned, fits comfortably in the palm of your hand or on your person.

I conduct a music group and this Seiko metronome has been so helpful during our rehearsals. It is light weight, clips on the my stand, and gives the choice of an audible sound (including a volume control) as well of a small light to indicate tempo. You can change tempos very quickly and easily. Although it is small, the digital readout is large and clear. It was a wonderful purchase and inexpensive too. I highly recommend this metronome.

Buen aparato para llevar el ritmo

Wir benutzen es zum Joggen, genauer zum Vorbereiten auf einen Wettkampf mit Hilfe von Chi-Running. Da läuft man mit einer festen Kadenz. Hat viele einstellungen zum Rhythmus und Lautstärke, tut was es soll!

Vraiment trop petit, je ne recommande pas ce produit. Je n'ai pas suffisamment lu les caractéristiques de ce produit et notamment ses dimensions.

Keeps me distracted from my breathing & how hard I’m working by focussing on form & the steps to the beep. Have improved my running already.

All the best