Best type of metronome??

BadBoy House · 08-29-2008, 04:06 PM

I've seen a Korg one that has headphone output but couldn't see where the guitar input was. I'd primarily want to use it with headphones but so I can also hear my guitar at the same time.

Any suggestions??

Slone · 08-29-2008, 06:16 PM

I've never seen a metronome with a guitar input, I'd imagine all metronomes are good for the job since they all make the little beep beep beep sound, but I guess they have fancy ones.

I've had the same little Korg one forever and I've never had a problem with it.

arcanis494 · 08-30-2008, 02:00 PM

I have an electric one from korg

Much better than an analog one

goby · 08-30-2008, 07:13 PM

I sort of agree with Arcanis... Mine was free off the internet, but I would use that one. I'd use one with a computer chip built in like I assume Arcanis's does. I love the training mode, where it start slow, and gets faster. Mine also has "triplets" as a feature. You can google "Metronome" and find some cool shareware programs.

I can not stress enough how the metronome has improve my playing.

BadBoy House · 08-31-2008, 04:11 AM

i got a copy of Amazing Slow Downer yesterday which is proving to be much more useful than a metronome at this stage.

goby · 08-31-2008, 01:12 PM

May I be so arrogant as to say that everyone needs a metronome?

If you will allow me to be so arrogant, then I'll say it.

If not, that I take it back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBoy House

i got a copy of Amazing Slow Downer yesterday which is proving to be much more useful than a metronome at this stage.

ES350 · 09-02-2008, 07:13 PM

Try one of the 40's Selmer tube models if you can find one...spruce soundboard and bakelite cabinet, groovy flashing light.

Sven · 09-02-2008, 09:56 PM

Get whatever one you like, but I have to add; get one that clicks, not one that beeps.

The beep gets really annoying, especially since it's a particular pitch, and it's probably not in the key you're practicing in.

dingo · 09-04-2008, 06:25 PM

+1 for the Korg metronome.

I also have a Korg CA-30 tuner. Wish I had known about the TM-40 so I have one less unit.

May sound old fashioned but I sometimes also prefer using our old style wooden metronome my daughter uses while playing piano. The clicking is easier on the ears than the electronic ticking.

pfrischmann · 09-09-2008, 09:15 AM

I Have a marantz that clicks and beeps. What's kool about it is It will beep on different beats so you can play with meters or if you are working on something complicated it will keep you honest about whether you are landing on the beat you thing you are landing on (are you really hitting the down beat or are you going to wait for a drummer to correct you at the gig)

It a lot of fun and infuriating. You will be better from having it....like marriage, I guess.

randelli · 09-09-2008, 12:02 PM

Do metrognomes hang out in the subway in really stylish clothing?

hmmmm.................

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BadBoy House Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best type of metronome?? I've seen a Korg one that has headphone output but couldn't see where the guitar input was. I'd primarily want to use it with headphones but so I can also hear my guitar at the same time. Any suggestions??

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Slone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 312 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best type of metronome?? I've never seen a metronome with a guitar input, I'd imagine all metronomes are good for the job since they all make the little beep beep beep sound, but I guess they have fancy ones. I've had the same little Korg one forever and I've never had a problem with it.

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dingo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco bay area, CA Posts: 138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best type of metronome?? +1 for the Korg metronome. I also have a Korg CA-30 tuner. Wish I had known about the TM-40 so I have one less unit. May sound old fashioned but I sometimes also prefer using our old style wooden metronome my daughter uses while playing piano. The clicking is easier on the ears than the electronic ticking. __________________ Electrics 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio - Ebony/Chrome 2007 Fender Stratocaster HSS Standard MIM - Sunburst Acoustics 2008 Takamine GS430S NEX 2006 Jasmine by Takamine S35

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pfrischmann Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best type of metronome?? I Have a marantz that clicks and beeps. What's kool about it is It will beep on different beats so you can play with meters or if you are working on something complicated it will keep you honest about whether you are landing on the beat you thing you are landing on (are you really hitting the down beat or are you going to wait for a drummer to correct you at the gig) It a lot of fun and infuriating. You will be better from having it....like marriage, I guess.

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