With a new generation of “pulse metronomes” which rely on touch rather than sound to communicate tempo to the user. It was hard to imagine that metronome technology could get any more advanced than it already was. When digital metronomes first appeared on the market several decades ago… Especially for non-drummers.Īnd finally, there’s the rhythm coach, which can actually monitor and track the progress of your playing using any one of several inputs including a built-in mic, trigger, or MIDI input.Īlso check out the “less-advanced” versions in the Dr Beat Series: Then there’s the selection of actual drum rhythms to play along with, which is even better. In this case, the opposite is actually true.įirst, there’s the human voice counter, which cuts through competing sounds, and is much easier to follow than simple clicks and beeps. The steeper learning curve may be well-worth it to some…īecause it has a lot more features as well.Īnd while you might imagine that an advanced metronome would appeal to drummers only… While it’s not quite as intuitive as the Tama Rhythm Watch… Let’s take a look at the Boss DB-90 which is undoubtedly the most advanced model of all. Now that we’ve covered the best all-around model, and the simplest model… If all this sounds good to you, here are the links: It’s not as advanced as most other “tuner/metronome” combo devices that exist on the market…īut in a way, that’s actually a good thing, since many players prefer to tune with their ears, rather than with their eyes. Instead, the main appeal of the MA-2 is its small size and low price.Īnother interesting function is the built-in reference pitches to help you tune your instrument. If features are what you really want, there are much better options on this list. If you play guitar (or some other “non-rhythm” instrument)…Īnd all you want is a simple device that goes “ beep beep beep beep“…Īnd while it actually offers way more than just that… So if a good all-around option is what you want, check it out: The reason this metronome works so well for all types of musicians is that the user interface is extremely intuitive, and offers separate dials that you can adjust on the fly, for virtually everything. If you’re a drummer, and you need a ton of programmable features…it’s perfect for that too.Īnd if you don’t have a ton of rhythm knowledge right now, but would like to learn in a way that doesn’t require you to read through a huge manual…it’s perfect for that as well. If you’re a guitar player, and all you want is a simple click with a tempo that ‘s easy to adjust…it’s perfect for that. Regardless of instrument, skill level, or whatever… If there’s ONE metronome that’s ideal for the “average” musician…
In today’s post, that ‘s exactly what I intend to help you find, with my list of the 6 best metronomes on the market today. Or you’re like most other musicians looking for a convenient way to stay on beat… Find a good drummer to keep time for you, or…Īnd whether you’re that noble drummer looking for a practice tool to refine you’re internal clock….Well if you can’t keep time, you have 2 options: In fact many musicians go their entire lives without ever developing a good sense of time. While it may be one of the most important skills in music…īecause its quite boring to practice, and it takes forever to truly master. It’s hard isn’t it?… time-keeping I mean.
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