The Metronome

Lesson 9/30 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Country Drums
The Metronome

The Metronome

A Metronome is a mechanical or electronic device that emits a sound to indicate a specific tempo. The tempo (beats per minute) is adjustable.

The metronome has four functions:

  • It allows you to find an exact tempo.
  • It acts as a control for your timing so that you don’t rush or slow down during your playing.
  • It indicates improvements which might otherwise go unnoticed.
  • It shows you the level and boundaries of your technique.

Using the metronome:

  • Set the metronome at a comfortable tempo and play the specific exercise through 20 times.
  • Reset the metronome 4-8 beats faster and again play the exercise 20 times.
  • Repeat this process until you reach a tempo where you begin to struggle and tense up. Reset the metronome 4-8 beats slower and again play the exercise 20 times.
  • Whenever you feel tense repeat step 3. Remember, the way to achieve speed is to remain relaxed and practice precisely. Practicing when you’re tense will only teach you how to be tense, and in the long term may cause physical damage.
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1- INTRODUCTION 2- Quarter Note Triplet 3- Sixteenth Notes 4- Triplets 5- The Quarter Note 6- Three Four Time 7- The Eighth Note 8- Explanation of Notation 9- Understanding Music 10- Introduction Fill 11- The Eighth Note Triplet 12- The Drum Fill 13- Syncopation 14- The Dot 15- The Twelve Eight Feel 16- Music Notes 17- Rudiments of music 18- The Flam 19- Open and Closed Hi-Hats 20- The Grand Staff 21- The Tie 22- Time Signatures 23- Buzz Stroke 24- The Keyboard 25- Repeat Signs 26- The Shuffle Rhythm 27- Note Values 28- Anticipation 29- Understanding Note Values 30- The Metronome

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