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Using a Metronome Serious piano students
know the value of using a metronome.
It may be tedious, but practicing slowly with a metronome provides a
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expression at higher speeds and in performance. Following are some of the most useful types
of metronomes available for purchase. Electronic Metronomes |
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Pianists looking for a simple, easy-to-carry, and
clear metronome may want an electronic model.
These metronomes have an LCD screen that flashes the beat, as well as
a decent-sounding beep/pulse. A
benefit of these models is that the beep usually stands out from the
instrument and is easy to hear during practice. As well, electronic metronomes allow for a variety
of tempo settings, usually from about 40 to 200 beats per minute, and they
can be easily set to quarters, eighths, triplets, and more subdivisions. Click image for purchasing information. |
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Compact Quartz Metronomes |
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These metronomes generally have a knob that allows
you to set the tempo, a click sound, and a flashing LED to mark the
beat. A main difference from the
digital metronome is that the click sounds more “organic,” more like a block
of wood or a cluck sound, than a beep.
This can “fit in” more with the music you are playing and provide a
somewhat calmer tone. The downside is
that the click is not always as audible as the clear tone of the digital
metronome. Click image for purchasing information. |
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Full Size Mechanical Metronomes |
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Pianists who tend towards the more visual display
and a "natural" sound may prefer a full-size mechanical
metronome. These generally have an
upright bar that swings back and forth to the beat, and a wooden-like click
sound. These are the most traditional
and provide a strong click beat. Click image for purchasing information. |
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