Metronome (DM51B) , Black

The Seiko Metronome (DM51B) is my new go to metronome. It's compact but have a powerful click that can be heard in chamber groups as well as standard one of one music lessons. Another bonus is the different rhythm settings for subdivisions is awesome. There is also a clock function in case it's advantageous to set it to keep track of lesson lengths. Another bonus, it's light and the perfect size to use for one adjusting speed while running or jogging for personal time gains clipped on to one's shoulder. Speed is adjusted with speed of foot drops. All in all I love this metronome for is concise beat pulse for music and running improvements! Enjoy

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 use this to run with, even though it's clearly not designed for that. I clip it to my Timex adjustable band watch actually, and it works very well. The hinge that the clip is on is in the middle of the clip, so you can't slide this on all the way, which I don't really like. However, the volume is adjustable and at it's highest is more than loud enough to overcome my running noise and road noise from cars. It also is pretty easy to use. If the pivot hinge was in a different place so that I could attach it more securely I would give it five stars, but to it's credit it's never fallen off. When it's on, it stays on. All in all, it has definitely helped my learn and increase my running pace and be consistent. I use it at 165 BPM to 180 BPM depending on my run.

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.

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.

Super excited by this purchase. I'm a new speed walker having completed my first timed 5k just days ago. Used this for the first time last night during my walk and fell in love! EASY intuitive use and included instructions are clear and easily understood. The thumb wheel volume control did very good adjusting while I walked to accommodate varying surrounding noise. Clip is a little short in terms of how much fabric it will grab and the steep angle means it is a pinch point rather than a grab. That is my only real design observation. Otherwise it carried well inside my pocket and I also easily carried it for a time. Very happy so far with the quality, operation, and price point.

I like the compactness of the unit and the clip-on comes in very handy. I would have preferred tick-tock sound over the beep sounds, but it's easy to get used to. For the price a great value.

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.

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.

All the best

Bought this for pacing my cadence during running. I use the lowest setting of volume to run on quiet trails and it works perfect. It can be adjusted to very loud, so should be no problem using it in traffic areas. I highly recommend it for this purpose.