Eye, Aye, Captain...you have an excellent Bird's Eye of the situation.

And I am serious

I, personally, find the metronome helpful on RESTS. As one who is apt to "rush EVERY situation"... a FULL count rest is my downfall. The tick of grandfathers' c%$#ck (like rubarb and prunes) keeps me a "regular fellow."

When one plays "lead" it is easy to discount ..... the consternation .... that an extended, extended, whole-plus-half, plus-half at the end of phrase can add to those anticipating a "left-toe release can feel. Good topic (and you have had MANY)

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

CARRY ON - As Before!