"Metronome is a good companion, he never complains,
he is always in time and keeps going no matter how well or badly you play."
he is always in time and keeps going no matter how well or badly you play."
David Russell
Brief history of metronome
First metronome was patented by Johann Maelzel in 1815 as a tool for musicians.
First notable composer who indicated specific metronome markings in his music was famous German composer Ludwig nan Bethoven!. Today metronome is a practice tool for each musician that produces a steady beat to help play rhythm accurately. The beats are measured in beats-per-minute (BPM). Most metronomes are capable of playing beats from 35 to 250 BPM.
Metronome is helping you to maintain an established tempo while practicing, and learning difficult passages of the music.
First notable composer who indicated specific metronome markings in his music was famous German composer Ludwig nan Bethoven!. Today metronome is a practice tool for each musician that produces a steady beat to help play rhythm accurately. The beats are measured in beats-per-minute (BPM). Most metronomes are capable of playing beats from 35 to 250 BPM.
Metronome is helping you to maintain an established tempo while practicing, and learning difficult passages of the music.