Tactile metronome

Abstract

A metronome capable of imparting a tactile sensation in order to assist the user in monitoring a tempo. The metronome is configurable to be worn on the wrist, chest, ankle or any part of the body most suitable for the user. The metronome may be provided as a kit including a removable metronome casing and a series of changeable belts for holding the casing to body parts of different thickness. The metronome can be in a group network of other metronomes. In one embodiment, each metronome in the group is commonly linked to a smartphone by Bluetooth, and the smartphone is useable to synchronize a plurality of metronomes wirelessly to play the same tempo. Each of the metronomes in the group can set the tempo for the entire group of metronomes. Advantageously, none of the metronomes is controlling, and any one of the metronomes can be used to set the tempo.

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