{"id":470340,"date":"2023-01-29T09:55:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T08:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=470340"},"modified":"2023-01-27T14:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T13:50:03","slug":"practising-with-the-metronome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/practising-with-the-metronome\/","title":{"rendered":"Practising With The Metronome: Tips And Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tick, tock, the beat clicks incessantly and evenly.\u00a0For many, the sound of the\u00a0metronome<\/a>\u00a0is a bogeyman and they just can’t handle it.\u00a0A tempo and a rhythm belong to the music like the melody.\u00a0And at the latest when you play together with others, you will have to agree on a common pace.\u00a0To get this right, a metronome will help you practice.\u00a0We’ll show you how to turn the metronome from your opponent into your friend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Finding the right metronome \u2013 look and sound<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Metronomes differ not only in appearance.\u00a0Depending on their size, design and sound generation, metronomes also sound different.\u00a0The rule of thumb is: the larger the metronome, the deeper the sound \u2013 at least with mechanical models.\u00a0Your metronome not only has to please you in terms of sound, but also visually.\u00a0After all, it will accompany you in many exercises.\u00a0And don’t let that fool you.\u00a0<\/span>If you want your metronome to look like a penguin, then so be it!<\/span><\/a> And nobody should tell you that the legendary pyramid shape only ever belongs on a piano. Such a metronome also works with guitar or any other instrument! A great choice for a classic pyramid metronome, with a bell, is the Wittner Taktell 816k<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wittner Metronom 816K mit Glocke <\/p>\n

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Finding the right metronome – feature set<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

However, winding\u00a0<\/span>mechanical metronomes<\/span><\/a> have a few limitations.\u00a0First of all, its tempo control range is to be set rather roughly. This is completely sufficient for classical pieces with Italian tempo markings.\u00a0And at some point it just stops, then you have to wind it up again.\u00a0For example, if you want to practice drums, you’ll need more.\u00a0Some mechanical metronomes can also get a one per bell.\u00a0But they can’t do 16th notes, triplets and other gimmicks.\u00a0And they are not loud enough either, so a\u00a0<\/span>digital metronome<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with many setting options is better.\u00a0And many electronic models also have a headphone output.\u00a0A digital metronome for drummers:\u00a0<\/span>the Boss DB-90.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Boss DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Think of your metronome as your drummer or conductor<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you play in an orchestra or a band, you always have someone setting the tempo for you.\u00a0The orchestra is conducted, and at a certain tempo, by someone who has already practiced the\u00a0<\/span>metronome<\/span><\/a> a lot.\u00a0For band musicians, the given beat is nothing special anyway, because here the drummer sets the tempo.\u00a0And only when everyone plays together does the right groove emerge!\u00a0Similarly, you should try to groove with your metronome. Don’t just hear the tack, imagine a beat and remember that you’re not playing against the metronome, you’re playing with it! Once you have this down, you might be ready to try a digital metronome with rhythm variations, like the <\/span>Korg TM-60<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Korg TM-60 Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Maybe you need an alternative to the metronome<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The tip about imagining a beat is too abstract for you, but you need a beat? Then maybe a drum machine is something for you!\u00a0There are many <\/span>drum machines<\/span><\/a> with either ready-made beats or beats you can create yourself. <\/span>By the way, making your own beats can really help to improve your groove! This drum machine has been around for over 30 years and still proves itself as one of the grooviest: the <\/span>Alesis SR 16<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alesis SR16 Drumcomputer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Practising with the metronome must be varied<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If the\u00a0<\/span>metronome<\/span><\/a> clicks so monotonously, then maybe you should vary your practising a bit. Keep changing your exercises so it doesn’t get boring.\u00a0And play different exercises at different tempi.\u00a0You usually start slow and then build up.\u00a0But from time to time jumps in tempo in different directions are important so that it remains varied and you can switch quickly later when playing in the orchestra or the band.<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn off the metronome and see how you’re doing<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have practiced diligently with the\u00a0<\/span>metronome<\/span><\/a>, the perfect way to check your progress is to switch it off and simply record yourself, for example with your smartphone. Then start the metronome again and play back the recording.\u00a0Do you have an improved timing yet?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wittner Taktell Pinguin<\/p>\n

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If you practice diligently with the\u00a0<\/span>metronome<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, you will develop your own feeling for the right tempo.\u00a0We hope that our tips have taken away your fear of the rigid beat.\u00a0What are your experiences with the metronome?\u00a0Tell us with a comment!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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