Max-T
32 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:35 PM
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Lately I've been having trouble syncing into a groove and keeping time, not slowing and not speeding up. A couple of my friends who are learned musicians (in that they actually took grades+lessons in an instrument classically and learned one for a number of years, whether they are any good or not is for anyone to judge ^_^ ) have suggested playing with a metronome.
First I don't actually own a metronome :( is there anywhere I can get like a click-track type thing or just a drum beat?
Has anyone done this and found it beneficial? If so any specific suggestions as to types of exercises I could do would be great.
Thanks in advance all those who take the time to answer and help out
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LeonStagg
52 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:45 PM
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Max,
I use a QuikTime met that is very common and cost about $10. Very functional and portable.
I know there are downloadable programs out there, never tried any cause I had this one.
Good luck!
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Fredrider51
89 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:47 PM
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you can get a free one go to google and write free metronome
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gene
294 posts
Dec 10, 2009
7:17 PM
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Here's one that lets you choose a tone or combination of tones for each beat, and lets you set the volume for each beat. You can also set a blink (or no blink) and the degree of blink for each beat.
You can set beats per minute and number of beats. And it's free.
Last Edited by on Dec 10, 2009 7:18 PM
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tookatooka
846 posts
Dec 11, 2009
2:38 AM
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Another free one here. http://www.philunderhill.co.uk/bm/index.php
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Ant138
215 posts
Dec 11, 2009
4:03 AM
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there is also www.metronomeonline.com
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aka
12 posts
Dec 11, 2009
5:39 AM
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Korg sells one for about $30. It also will tell you what note you are playing and if your harp is going flat or sharp. It is very useful for bending practice.
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CJames
61 posts
Dec 11, 2009
8:23 AM
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there are loads of things that you can use for free. Downlaod Guitar Pro 4 or 5 for your comp, you can not only use a metronome but also create a drum track if need be, let alone write entire songs with hundreds of instruments...but it's very easy to use and very easy to get.
I generally use that when i play guitar, haven't needed a metronome for harp but. Seems like it isn't that strict kind of instrument where timing is abosulelty essential. i.e. it's a lot more free flowing thing you can groove around on a rhythm, but again, hey if the situation calls for it - by all means.
downloading guitar pro would be your best bet i think however...illegally if you can but i didn't say that.
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JoshTheMagish
75 posts
Dec 11, 2009
8:24 AM
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if you got a IPhone download the guitartool kit, it has a chormatic tuner and metronome. very handy, and less stuff to carry
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isaacullah
495 posts
Dec 11, 2009
10:18 AM
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Gene, that one you linked (Open Metronome) to is almost identical to another free metronome software called "weird metronome"... That's weird that they are so similar. Uber-similar, like one copied the other... Interesting because Open Metronome is GPL. I'm not sure what the licensing of Weird Metronome is though... so I'm switching to the GPL one
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Last Edited by on Dec 11, 2009 10:18 AM
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barbequebob
189 posts
Dec 11, 2009
11:54 AM
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Max, good to see you taking the bull by the horns and getting your time straight is one of the most important things EVERY musician needs to do, and harmonica players are DEFINITELY included in that conversaton because it is a VERY legitimite gripe of musicians who play other instruments have about harmonica players as a general rule.
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congaron
345 posts
Dec 11, 2009
12:11 PM
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Be aware that live musicians will be less perfect and be ready to adjust back to a live groove. Metronome only can make you very mechanical, especially until you know an instrument cold. That's one of the reasons it's so important to use as a beginner. It forces you to learn the instrument well enough to play the music while the beat marches on. Just be aware and play as a human being when you play live...there are others in the band who will combine with you to keep time as a band.
In a drum circle, it can take quite some time for the group to really settle in to each other's inner rhythms, depending on the size of the circle. That's why Our church prais team practice is always rough for awhile while all the musicians get synchronized..not pros, mind you. Typical musicians playing together occasionally vs. frequently.
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gene
296 posts
Dec 11, 2009
2:34 PM
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Isaac,
It's the same people making both of those. I don't know what the difference is. I have "Weird." I Googled "Weird Metronome" and came up with that page.
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