Metronome Online

Metronomes Online: Do They Work?

There are many online metronomes available to musicians today. To the beginner musician, a metronome that can be accessed and used online seems like a great alternative to the regular, more expensive metronomes you may purchase from your local music store.

But is using an online metronome such a great idea?

I am often asked by students what web metronomes I use and can recommend to them. And in the past I have always been comfortable sending my music students to sites such as Metronome Online.

But my opinion has changed somewhat of late.

You see many years ago we only ever used our computers for one thing – to seek information. Back then computers had very limited resources and we didn’t have all the distractions we do nowadays like Facebook, eBay, YouTube, games, email, and so on. And it’s this stuff that makes it almost impossible to knuckle down and concentrate on any one particular task – and it is only getting harder as time goes on ( I’m sure you know exactly what I am talking about).

It is for this very reason that I now tell all my students NOT to use online metronomes. You see practicing your instrument is something that requires concentration and effort – something you will not be able to give sitting in front of your computer. You need to rid yourself of distractions if you want to make the progress you desire.

So then, what’s the answer?

There is now a much more sensible solution for those musicians who need a good metronome for practice but without all the distractions that come along with it – and they’re called Metronome Tracks. Metronome Tracks are simple mp3 tracks that you can download and use on your iPod or any other mp3 player. This makes them an ideal practice tool for musicians.

Not only are metronome tracks simple to use, they also allow you to take your metronome wherever it is needed. This leads to more frequent and more efficient practice.

So go and download your free set of mp3 Metronome Tracks today – and start practicing smarter NOT harder.