The Metronome
A Metronome is a mechanical or electronic device that emits a sound to indicate a specific tempo. The tempo (beats per minute) is adjustable.
The metronome has four functions:
- It allows you to find an exact tempo.
- It acts as a control for your timing so that you don’t rush or slow down during your playing.
- It indicates improvements which might otherwise go unnoticed.
- It shows you the level and boundaries of your technique.
Using the metronome:
- Set the metronome at a comfortable tempo and play the specific exercise through 20 times.
- Reset the metronome 4-8 beats faster and again play the exercise 20 times.
- Repeat this process until you reach a tempo where you begin to struggle and tense up. Reset the metronome 4-8 beats slower and again play the exercise 20 times.
- Whenever you feel tense repeat step 3. Remember, the way to achieve speed is to remain relaxed and practice precisely. Practicing when you’re tense will only teach you how to be tense, and in the long term may cause physical damage.
Class Sessions
1- INTRODUCTION
2- Swinging a Groove
3- Sixteenth Notes
4- The Sixteenth Note Triplet
5- The Quarter Note
6- Triplets
7- The Eighth Note
8- Explanation of Notation
9- Second Line
10- The Dot
11- The Eighth Note Triplet
12- Syncopation
13- The Drum Fill
14- Open and Closed Hi-Hats
15- Buzz Stroke
16- Rudiments of music
17- The Quarter Note Triplet
18- Triplet Subdivision
19- Time Signatures
20- The Twelve Eight Feel
21- The Flam
22- The Shuffle Rhythm
23- Repeat Signs
24- The Paradiddle
25- The Tie
26- Note Values
27- Anticipation
28- Understanding Note Values
29- The Paradiddle-diddle
30- The Metronome