How to Use a Metronome
A metronome is a practice tool that produces a steady pulse (or beat) to help musicians play rhythms accurately.
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Beat accents
TempoTempo SettingIn compound time signatures (e.g. 6/8) the beat and metronome tempo is usually set to a dotted quarter note (3 eighth notes group per beat).
In compound time signatures (e.g. 6/8) the beat and metronome tempo is usually set to a dotted quarter note (3 eighth notes group per beat).
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No matter which instrument you are trying to master, there are some basic considerations you may want to keep in mind.
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