Unlocking the Secrets of the Metronome
Eleonor Bindman Eleonor Bindman
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 Published On Mar 22, 2024

Get a free download of my piano transcription of Allemande from Cello Suite 6 here:
https://eleonorbindman.com/practice-t...

00:00 Intro
00:24 The types of metronomes we can choose from. 1: old-style mechanical type
01:50 2: The quartz metronome is my preferred type
03:30 3: The electronic "beeping" metronome - not my favorite
04:25 We just need a steady beat and a light indicator, no bells and whistles
05:18 How do we set a metronome?
05:40 Italian tempo names on metronomes aren't "written in stone"
05:58 Choosing a note value (length) for setting the metronome
06:50 The Allemande from Bach's Cello Suite 6 as a metronome exercise (free download link above)
07:00 Link to Allemande video
07:30 The key to proper counting: learning to divide and subdivide a beat, NOT various syllables
08:05 Using the metronome as a beginner/with beginner students, especially for dotted notes
09:30 Common beginner mistake: cutting long notes short
10:02 The ways I personally use my metronome
10:42 The metronome should NOT be used all the time
12:10 The style of music can dictate whether the metronome is appropriate
13:30 Working at specific speeds

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