"Metronome technique" is extensive and has been the subject of several books for musicians. The "intuitive" approach is simply to practise a full musical work, in time with a metronome clicking the downbeats. With more advanced metronome technique, musicians practise separate exercises to strengthen their sense of rhythm, tempo, and musical time, while also cultivating flexibility and expression.

The basic skill required is the ability to play "in the pocket"-that is, precisely on the click of the metronome, in a relaxed fashion. It helps