Using a metronome
I have been using a metronome and it some ways it seems to help me by giving me a beat to play to. I am not sure what the proper method is for using one or fully understand its use. I would appreciate any advice on its use.
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Originally Posted by: swiningsI have been using a metronome and it some ways it seems to help me by giving me a beat to play to. I am not sure what the proper method is for using one or fully understand its use. I would appreciate any advice on its use.
That is essentially the way to use a metronome. You turn it on, choose a speed in bpm and then play. The metronome then helps you keep a steady tempo and when you get comfortable with playing anything at a given speed, you can increase the bpm. There's actually nothing more to using a metronome than that.
Hope it helps.
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- Mika Vandborg, Electric Guitars, "Follow Your Heart"
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Gear:
Chateau PS-10 Cherry Power-Strat
Epiphone G-400 LTD 1966 Faded Worn Cherry
Epiphone Les Paul 100 Ebony (w/ Oil City Pickups Scrapyard Dog PLUS pickups)
Epiphone ES-345 Cherry
Fender 2014 Standard Stratocaster Sunburst
Martin DX1K Acoustic
Fender Mustang II Amplifier
Jet City Amplification JCA22H Tube-head and JCA12S+ cabinet
Pedals...
# 2
Originally Posted by: swinings I would appreciate any advice on its use.
What are you working on while playing with the metronome?
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Thanks I guess I must be doing it right. I have been working on a couple of different songs.
# 4
Ah, ok. Yeah, if you're working on songs/chords then just follow Kasperow's advice; super straight forward. If you start working with scales, and in particular, scale sequencing, then its a little more involved. If "scale sequencing" sounds Greek to you, don't worry about it at all... focus on what you're into right now, and if you find yourself getting into scales and soloing in depth later, you can look into it then.
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Haven't been trying chords. I have a hard time strumming. I have no rhythm. :) I have been trying songs by using tabs. Still some what of a beginner. I know some scales but haven't thought about trying them using the metronome. That is a good idea.
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