Detail 01
Quartz timing
Tempo is held by a crystal oscillator, so it stays steady over long practice sessions and does not drift with use.
Product detailSKU #1273887992673
SeikoSQ50-V Quartz Metronome
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A standalone quartz metronome from Seiko at $38. For students and teachers who want a dedicated practice clock instead of a phone app.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Daily practice where a phone is a distraction
- Lesson studios needing a shared tempo reference
- Students told to buy a metronome for class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need to program odd meters or subdivisions on screen
- Anyone already using a DAW or app click
- Live drummers needing a click through in-ear monitors
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Standalone unit
Runs by itself. Nothing to install, no notifications interrupting practice, and no phone battery drain during a lesson.
Detail 03
$38
Entry-tier pricing. Buys accurate time and nothing else, no metering suite, no recording, no tuner-plus-metronome combo.
Detail 04
Audible click, acoustic output
It projects into the room, so it works for acoustic practice but gets buried under an amplified band.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power source is not included with most metronomes; confirm before your first session
- 02No headphone or in-ear click routing, so amplified practice may drown it out
- 03Nothing else in the box, no case, no stand, no clip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this better than a metronome app?
It is more focused. No calls, texts, or app switching mid-practice, and it does not drain your phone. An app wins on features and visual displays.
02Can I use it with a drum kit?
For quiet practice, yes. Behind a full acoustic kit it will be hard to hear, since there is no headphone click output.
03Is it loud enough for a teaching studio?
It is built to be heard in a room during acoustic practice. In a loud rehearsal space you will want a click through headphones instead.
04Does it tune as well?
It is a metronome. Buy a separate tuner if you need pitch reference.
