Metronome- This is a special device, the main task of which is to set an even pace and allocate a share with the help of strokes. Mechanical metronomes have a special pendulum with a scale that indicates the tempo, and a weight that sets the same tempo. Electronic devices that have appeared now have a built-in sound sample - a blow or a squeak, which marks the desired speed.

Metronome needed any musician, no matter what instrument he plays. Now this is the only device that is able to count the tempo as smoothly as possible, and help in developing a sense of rhythm, studying patterns and sizes.

How the metronome works

The principle of the device of this item is as simple as possible. In electronic versions, you choose the time signature and set the tempo you want, after which you begin to hear a beep at regular intervals. Even in the simplest devices, you can set any time signature that is convenient for you, as well as the speed of beats. Sometimes you can change the sound to a more pleasant one for you.

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Types of metronomes

Pocket type electronic metronomes

They are small devices with a screen and a speaker, as well as a headphone jack. They are easy to put in your pocket and, if necessary, get in any convenient place. This device is especially suitable for drummers who turn it on in their ears during rehearsals.

Mechanical metronomes

The very first models of these devices, which were used by many famous composers. In them, you can only set the pace yourself by moving the weight of the pendulum up or down - and you choose the size yourself. He does not expose accents, and this is somewhat inconvenient for beginner musicians.

This is already a full-fledged musical instrument. Drum machines have a whole library of different presets with drum sounds - ranging from the usual kick drum to exotic ones, such as cowbells and electronic sounds. If you want to play in a band but can't find a drummer, try a drum machine. Now you can even find similar programs on the Internet - for example, the Easy Drummer plugin or Addictive Drums.

CD Metronome

A rather outdated thing, which, at the same time, is still found in some musicians. Such a metronome is a CD on which beats are recorded at different tempos. On the disc itself, all tracks are numbered for ease of reference. This is an extremely inconvenient thing, because the number of speeds is limited and cannot be changed.

Smartphone applications

This type of metronome is in most cases free and always at your fingertips. Applications have standard functionality, the same as on a mechanical and electronic device. The most profitable and simple solution, especially for beginner guitarists.

Computer programs

Now on the Internet you can find a huge number of programs with a built-in metronome. The most obvious options are Guitar Pro or Fruity Loops, but you can also download pure utilities whose main function is to count the tempo.

Online programs that work directly on the site

You can use this program directly on our website. works directly in the browser. It is no different from conventional electronic devices and provides the same functions.

Most likely, you will immediately abandon the mechanical and CD versions of this device, since they are not very functional. For homework, a site with an online metronome is well suited. You will not clog your computer with unnecessary programs, while not losing any opportunities and scope in setting the speed and size. If you play not only at home, but also at rehearsals, then consider purchasing an electronic metronome and headphones for it.

All songs have a clear tempo and time signature in which they are played. The perfect performance of a song implies that all the musicians are completely in tune with the rhythm and tempo. It is for training the sense of rhythm that the metronome is needed. Thanks to him, you will learn how to play smoothly, focusing your performance on the right beats. In addition, thanks to the metronome, you can practice the clarity and evenness of various rhythmic patterns, such as syncopation or swing. Basically, the development of playing technique occurs through playing hit by the device.

How to use the metronome

Understand elementary theory: measures, time signatures, beat, tempo

To begin with, you should understand what can be set in a metronome in general. This question is answered by elementary music theory:

Tact- a unit of meter, which begins with the strongest beat and ends before it is equal in strength. In other words, this is a segment of the composition, during which the metronome has time to count the number of beats equal to its size.

The size- a unit that indicates the number of beats in a measure. Usually denoted by a slash - for example, 4/4. The first number indicates how many beats are included in the bar, and the second is the length of the notes that go there.

share- one beat of the metronome. The share is strong - as a rule, it is the first, relatively strong and weak.

Pace- the speed at which the song is played. Changes in bpm - beats per minute - the number of beats per minute.

Practice playing to a metronome at a certain tempo. Find the maximum point at which you can still play passages and reduce it by a third. This is your most comfortable pace when you don't overexert yourself when playing.

Pace

After you pick up the pace for yourself, start playing the exercises, gradually increasing it. Ideally, you should increase the pace by 1-2 bpm every hour, and then your hands will get used to the new speeds. Acceleration of fingers and hands is a complex and long process, so you have to work hard.

Time Signatures: Common and Complex

There are only two common sizes - 4/4 and 3/4, as well as derivatives from them - 8/8, 6/8 and so on. Complex ones are combinations of simple ones - for example, 7/8 is a combination of 4/4 + 3/4, and so on by analogy. You will have to get used to complex sizes, because they have a peculiar rhythm and arrangement of shares.

Volume

Of course, do not forget about the volume. You need to rebuild everything so that you hear clearly , as well as the countdown of the metronome and, accordingly, your hit in it.

How to play a metronome on guitar

Learn a piece of music, piece or song

Take any of your favorite songs and try to learn it. It will be a standard composition on acoustic guitar or an electric passage. Play it the way you want it, and when you've learned the lyrics, turn on the metronome and start playing to it.

It is likely that you will not be able to do this at the original tempo of the composition. In this case, lower the tempo to a more comfortable one for you and play the metronome beats clearly. Gradually accelerate and sooner or later you will reach the desired speed.

Focus on difficult areas and practice them

Of course, first of all, you need to monitor how you play. The sound should be clear, with a good attack and without unnecessary overtones. If you find it difficult to play certain parts of the song, then the best option there will be a decrease in tempo specifically in this section and a repetition of the place until the moment when you play cleanly at the right speed.

Practice the entire song or piece

As soon as the text is learned, start playing it in full. In the same way, keep an eye on the sound and be sure to hit the beat, attack, accents and clarity of the game.

When practicing a song, regularly increase the bpm of the metronome by 1-2 units, if at the current tempo you can already cope without problems. Thanks to this, the changes in your hands will occur smoothly, and they will gradually get used to the new speeds. Continue until you reach the original tempo of the song.

Metronome exercises

1 exercise

This exercise will allow you to feel the pulsations.It looks like this:

Set the metronome to a comfortable tempo, but not the maximum for you. Now for each beat of the metronome, you must hit the string twice. That is, conditionally, if the size in which you play is 4/4, then there should be eight strokes - that is, twice as fast. Then try playing three notes on each beat, and so on. This is difficult, but it significantly accelerates the hand, and allows you to understand how to accelerate evenly within the same pace.

Practical examples of the 1st exercise

Play on one beat 2 notes/string strikes

Play on one beat 3 notes/string strikes

Play on one beat 4 notes/string strikes

2 exercise

This will allow you to practice syncopation. Set the tempo and now play along with the beat shift. That is, instead of the standard "One - two - three - four" you will play "One - pause - two-three - pause - one-two" and so on. Through this exercise, you will understand how you can vary your playing, and how you can interact with the beats within the music.

Practical example of the 2nd exercise. Listen to the audio to understand how to play correctly.

A metronome is an important and necessary thing for any musician. It is highly desirable that you start practicing under it as soon as you pick up the instrument. Thanks to this, you will not only learn faster, , but also immediately accustom yourself to a clear and even performance of the work.

Always start your workouts with a metronome warm-up - but never set the maximum values ​​​​for yourself when you play at the limit of your capabilities. Watch first of all then how smoothly and cleanly you play - and not speed. That's when you reach great guitar heights.

Metronome online works like a real metronome. He will accurately count you need a beat. With such a metronome, you can count the beat everywhere. An online metronome is an indispensable thing. Ease of use and portability. While in nature or at home, use an online metronome.

Why do you need a metronome?

Metronome is a mechanical or electronic device. Formed using acoustic pulses at regular intervals. He dictates a constant pace. The metronome function can also be integrated into electronic musical instruments (eg keyboards, electric pianos). It can be imitated by software (particularly Metronome Online).

The number set on the metronome indicates beats per minute, i.e., in the unit of "beats per minute" (bpm). AT classical music it is abbreviated as M. M. (= Mölsel's metronome). So if you set the metronome to 60, the time interval (say, half a note) from beat one to the next beat takes exactly one second.

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Online Metronome is very easy to use:

• First button on the left to select size from the list: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8
• The tempo can be set different ways: by moving the slider, use the " + " and " - "by moving the weight, making several clicks on the button in a row" Set the pace"
• volume can be configured with a slider
• can turn off the sound and use visual indicators share: Orange- "strong" and blue- "weak"
• you can choose any of 10 sound sets: Wood, Leather, Metal, Raz-tic, E-A tones, G-C tones, Chik-chik, Shaker, Electro, AI Sounds and several percussion loops for different dance styles, as well as loops for learning triplets.

To play the drums at the original tempo and time signature, click the "Reset Tempo and Time Signature" button

Note that the tempo value is specified for BALTS, i.e. for a 4/4 time signature, 120 would mean 120 quarters per minute, and for a 3/8 time signature, 120 eighths per minute!

You can force the loop to play in a non-native time signature, this will give you additional variations on the rhythm patterns.

Sound sets "Tones E-A", "Tones G-C" can be useful for tuning string instrument or for vocal chanting.

A large selection of sounds is convenient when using the metronome to practice pieces in different styles. Sometimes you need crisp, punchy sounds like "AI Sounds", "Metal" or "Electro", sometimes softer ones like in the "Shaker" set.

A metronome can be useful for more than just music. You can use it:

• for learning dance movements;
• doing morning exercises;
• for training fast reading (a certain number of strokes for a period);
• during concentration and meditation.

Tempo designations of musical works (according to the Wittner metronome scale)
beats per minute	Italian	Russian
40-60	Largo	Largo - wide, very slow.
60-66	Larghetto	Larghetto - quite slow.
66-76	Adagio	Adagio - slowly, calmly.
76-108	Andante	Andante - don't rush.
108-120	Moderato	Moderato - moderately.
120-168	Allegro	Allegro - lively.
168-200	Presto	Presto - fast.
200-208	Prestissimo	Prestisimo - very fast.

Visitor comments:

01.03.2010 Gennady: About the metronome is correct. I would like to know how the rates that are written in notes (fast, slow, moderate, etc.) correlate with the frequency set by the metronome.

01.03.2010 Admin: Especially for you, we have added a plate for designating the tempo of musical works. See please.

16.05.2010 Irina: Hello! Grandson is 6 years old. He is studying music. school. The works are mostly in 2/4 size. How to use your metronome in this case. The strong beat should be on ONE and THREE?

18.05.2010 Admin: Exactly!

02.09.2010 Alexander: Good afternoon, a very high-quality electronic metronome, I have been looking for one for a long time. Tell me, is it possible to download it somehow, in order to place it in full screen (without a browser, etc.) to change the background color? I need it for visual use. Thank you.

21.01.2011 Admin: There is no such version yet, but most likely it will appear in February 2011.

23.10.2010 Admin: Almost ALL sizes are ADDED!!!

09.11.2010 Valerarv2: Wonderful, this was just not enough for me!

13.12.2010 Daria: Guys, I'm in the 7th grade of music. schools. Preparing for my tests. Thank you very much! All over the world wide web I could not find a normal metronome with dimensions! Now I can finally get started :)

20.02.2011 Alex: Already the long-awaited February. How soon will the computer version of this miracle metronome appear?

28.02.2011 Svetlana: Great! I really like! I would like this for my daughter to improve her piano playing. How to buy this metronome?

03.03.2011 programmer: The freely available metronome is great. Thank you! And here is the counter one and two three-and four-and" would be useful too. Then there is also a more complex rhythm inside, say, the same 4/4 rhythm. The downbeat, it seems to me, does not stand out much. It would be nice to do a variant with cymbals hitting the downbeat . Good luck!

05.03.2011 Anton: Thanks for the handy tool! It's much easier to run than any professional app just for the sake of a metronome. I often use it for rehearsals and learning parts, working with students. I would like to ask you to add some sounds (with a sharper attack), as well as loops for practicing polyrhythm - triplets, duolis, etc. at a fast pace...

08.03.2011 Admin: Thank you all very much! We really appreciate all the suggestions and comments, and we will definitely continue to develop this application. Regarding the desktop version: we are unlikely to release it separately, but the Metronome will be included in the flash game package " College of Music"on a CD, which is being prepared for release in the near future. Moreover, the applications will work on both Windows and Mac computers.

23.04.2011 Julia: Good day! Thank you very much for the metronome. I am a teacher at a music school, you can't find mechanical metronomes during the day with fire, and almost all children have computers. They found you on the Internet. Now a lot of problems have disappeared. All students will become rhythmic)))))))))). Thanks, good luck!

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If you are looking for online metronome for guitar with rhythms and drums, then this great online metronome with the ability to set the rhythm and select the drums will suit you.

A metronome is a device that measures equal intervals of time with beats. Used among musicians to determine the tempo during rehearsals. Suitable for anyone musical instrument: clarinet, guitar, or piano.

There is a fairly common misconception among beginners that there are guitar metronomes and piano metronomes. But in fact there is no distinction between them. All metronomes will perform the same functions and therefore suitable for any musical instrument.

Why do you need a metronome?

Metronomes are used by both beginners in the world of music and professionals who have already tried a variety of devices in their work.

The device performs many useful functions:

• A steady and even beat creates the necessary pace;
• Determines when to speed up or slow down while playing the instrument;
• Helps the musician develop own feeling rhythm.

In addition to being useful for musicians, the metronome is used in the practice of reading, exercising and other physical exercises, meditation (helps to concentrate) and dancing (to keep the rhythm).
Rhythmic and precise sounds will allow you to simply concentrate your attention.

Develop a sense of rhythm and tact. Dancers often use the device in rehearsals to control the rhythm. In meditation, the device allows you to concentrate on your feelings and relax internally.

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What is a metronome?

The device incorporates a pyramid-shaped body, a pendulum, a cut edge and a weight. It is the weight that affects the frequency of beats, with its help you can adjust the number of beats per minute. This is done using the height of the load - the higher it is, the less often the blows and, accordingly, vice versa. At the back is a scale showing the frequency of impact per minute using a pendulum.

Usually, the sound of the metronome is "tick-tock-tick", but there are metronomes that produce other sounds (bell, sticks, trill, alarm clock, beat, squeak, etc.). The monotonous sound allows the musician to concentrate and adjust to the tempo.

The body of the device is made of a wide variety of materials: plastic, wood, metal, plastic. The highest sounding quality was considered to be metronomes with a wooden case made of oak, mahogany or oak. Wood creates a lighter and deeper sound and is suitable for demanding musicians.

What are the types of metronomes?

The most common are mechanical, electronic metronome and online metronome.

• Mechanical metronome- does not have batteries and electronic devices in its design. It is a box with a pendulum and a lever for setting the tempo.
• Electronic metronome- includes a display, buttons and a speaker. It is possible to adjust the pendulum strokes per minute, sound and volume via the display.
• Online metronome The metronome is currently the most widely used among musicians. It does not require downloads and can be enabled on any device, even phones and tablets. No app installation or download required.

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Application - requires downloading and installation on a tablet, phone or computer. It has disadvantages over an online device: it is not always free, it differs in the number of settings and functions.

Which metronome to choose?

The choice of a metronome by a musician is based on ease of use. But which one is better to use? Online metronome has a number of advantages over mechanical and electronic metronome.

• No need to buy a metronome;
• No need to carry the device with you;
• Ability to use on any device and at any time;
• Individual settings are quick and easy;
• No downloads or apps;
• Free at any time;
• The device cannot be broken, lost or broken;
• It is possible to adjust the sound volume;
• Convenient interface;
• Instructions on the site for use;

How to use the metronome - online?

Using the device via the Internet is simple and easy. Even a child can learn. You need to go online and search for " online metronome for guitar with rhythms and drums". Go to the site and set the necessary settings, click "Start".

The working time is not limited, if necessary, you can press "Pause" and continue after the break. You can change the characteristics at any time.

What settings can be adjusted in the online metronome?

The online metronome settings are numerous and will allow you to choose functions for even the most fastidious musician. The first thing you can adjust is beats per minute. Installed using the slider "on the site.

It is also possible to select the sound emitted by the device, starting from the classic “tok-tok-tick” sound, as well as any other sound, for example: cymbals, percussion, bottle, click, pulse, squeak, ringing, mechanical, wand on wand and many other.

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The sound created by a metronome is not inferior in quality to a classic device. It is just as deep and precise. Can match the most classic wood equipment - the choice of the discerning musician.

Are there any downsides to an online metronome?

There is only one drawback, and a very insignificant one - the need to connect to the Internet. But nowadays, the Internet is no longer a problem, it is available anywhere and, therefore, the online metronome can be used whenever and wherever you want.

Which metronome to choose?

Among such a large number of metronomes, it is difficult to make your choice, especially for a beginner who does not have the proper experience. But choosing a metronome is very easy.

Taking into account all the presented characteristics, we recommend making a choice in favor of an online metronome. Firstly, it does not require money, and secondly, a large number of customizable functions will allow you to customize the metronome to the individual requirements of each musician, whatever they may be.

The device does not need to be carried with you for fear of losing or breaking it, it will always be at hand, you just need to open the site and press the "Start" button. Online metronome for guitar with rhythms and drums always at your fingertips!

Those who are not involved in music may consider the metronome a useless device, and many do not even know what it is and what its purpose is. The word "metronome" is of Greek origin, and it was formed after the merger of the two words "law" and "measure". The invention of the metronome is associated with the name of the great composer Beethoven, who suffered from deafness. The musician was guided by the movements of the pendulum in order to feel the tempo of the work. The "parent" of the metronome is the Austrian inventor Melzel I.N. The ingenious creator managed to design a metronome in such a way that it became possible to set the desired tempo of the game.

What is a metronome for?

Metronome is a device that plays regular sounds at a certain tempo. By the way, the number of beats per minute can be set independently. Who uses this rhythm machine? For beginners trying to master playing the guitar, piano or other instrument, a metronome is a must. After all, when learning a solo part, you can start a metronome to adhere to a certain rhythm. Music lovers, students music schools and schools, professionals can not do without a metronome. Despite the fact that the sounds of the metronome resemble the loud “ticking” of a clock, this sound is perfectly audible when playing any instrument. The mechanism counts the beats and it becomes very convenient to play.

Mechanics or electronics?

Appeared before everyone mechanical metronomes made of plastic or wood. The pendulum beats the beat, and with the help of the slider, a certain tempo is set. The movement of the pendulum is clearly perceptible with peripheral vision. It should be noted that the main "monsters" musical art prefer mechanical metronomes.

Sometimes meet metronomes with bells(pictured left), which accentuates the downbeat in the bar. Accent can be set according to the size piece of music. The clicks of the mechanical pendulum are not particularly annoying, and are perfectly combined with the sound of any instrument, and anyone can tune the metronome.

An indisputable plus of mechanical devices- independence from batteries. Metronomes are often compared to clockwork: in order for the device to work, it must be wound up.

A device with the same functions, but with buttons and a display, is electronic metronome. Such a device can be taken with you on the road, thanks to its compact size. You can find models with a headphone jack. This mini metronome can be attached to an instrument or clothing.

Artists who play electronic instruments choose electrometronomes. The device has a lot of useful features: accent shift, tuning fork and others. Unlike its mechanical counterpart, the electronic metronome can be set to "beep" or "click" if you don't like the "knock".