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 But I wantOne That works!November 11, 2006 at 8:46 PM There are small ones, big ones, flashy ones that give you a laser light show, inconsistent ones, and then the just plain expensive ones. All of these metronomes serve a different purpose:Small ones are portable, good for the teacher or performer on the move. Usually cheap and consistent and durable, but so easy to loose, as I found out the hard way! (This is the type I use.) Big ones usually have some cool design or something, and for some reason, as I found out, are sometimes inconsistent, especially since many of them feature a pendulum that keeps time and eventually slows down. The flashy ones are my favorite for looks (but not functionality), but they usually cost more than $60 and, in my opinion are a waste of money. They distract the musician from the task at hand and most of them also fit into the inconsistent category also. And the expensive ones, >$100, well I don't know what is so special about them! When buying a metronome you must consider other factors as well, is easy to use? Is there a digital display or a dial in which you must turn to get the right speed? Is there a great variety of speeds? And does it fit your budget? I have noticed that a lot of student and amateur musicians a like do not have metronomes, I have been encouraging everyone one I know that is a musician to get a metronome. They will not believe the improvement that comes out of their playing.
From Sarah Montoro
metronomes stink-end of conversation!!
Posted on November 11, 2006 at 9:02 PM From Pauline Lerner
Sarah, I'm glad to learn that I'm not the only one who can't stand using a metronome. I've found that it helps some of my students a lot.
Posted on November 12, 2006 at 7:16 AM From Pauline Lerner
Richard, you might want to get a metronome that will work even if you put it through the washing machine by mistake. That happened to Emily, but her metronome stopped working.
Posted on November 12, 2006 at 7:25 AM From Ben Clapton
I've got two metronomes - an old-fashioned pendulum one which I've never noticed any significant change in tempo... though If i start getting good paychecks I might upgrade it to a nicer looking wooden one, and a digital one that i keep in my case for when i'm at uni. Posted on November 12, 2006 at 1:09 PM A metronome is a very useful tool, if you know how to use it...
From Linda Lerskier
OH NO! Not the metronome again! Whatever you do, don't let Emily see this blog!! She just got rid of her obsession!
Posted on November 12, 2006 at 3:14 PM From Richard Hellinger
I find that the metronome helps me a lot when working on auditions and orchestra pieces, because without practicing with a metronome I can't keep up in rehearsals. Also I have an All County audition and it is hard for me to slow it down a tempo. I want to play it quarter note=120 but I cannot possibly handle the 18 measure 16th note runs at that speed. So I use the metronome to keep my speed at the quarter note= 90 that they request.Posted on November 12, 2006 at 6:15 PM Ben, the tempo change isn't too significant but with the metronomes I have "tested" it was always there. I put the one I used next to one of the same model, and started them at the same time and speed. And eventually I heard an echo. What Linda, Email this blog to Emily? lol just kidding.. :)
From Sarah Montoro
i hate metronomes cuz i never can work them!! metronomes n hanon studies just don't mix-i do pretty good w/ timing anyways so it's no big deal-but hey -richard- if u want to kill urself w/ work n have lots of tears n snott--sure use one--jk-have fun-n i wish u luck i could never get it to work for me!!
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