Learn To Play Guitar» Metronome http://1stpersonguitar.com/blog Practical Guitar Lessons, Advice, Tips, Tutorials and More Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:16:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Using a Metronome http://1stpersonguitar.com/blog/metronome/using-a-metronome http://1stpersonguitar.com/blog/metronome/using-a-metronome#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:17:50 +0000 admin http://1stpersonguitar.com/blog/?p=9 [...]]]> If you want to get better faster, use a metronome. A metronome either clicks or beeps a consistent beat that you play along with. It helps develop your sense of rhythm and helps build your muscle memory as you practice.

The simplest metronome is a ticking clock, which beats (ticks) 60 times per minute. Try strumming the G chord to this beat. Try to be exact and time your strum precisely on each beat (tick), and you’ll get an idea of what its like to play along with a metronome.

It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice. It’s important to use a metronome while you practice.

I think the point is clear,
Much respect,
The Musician’s Toolbox

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