Once again, you have "nailed" the issue! This was so helpful! I especially appreciate the example of how to more profitably USE the metronome. I have actually gone from hating to really liking the metronome. I am still struggling with the "on beat"/"off beat" issue, but I have to learn to give the "silence" some value. I'm always reminded of a famous (infamous to some) performance of Philip Glass at Bennington College c.1990: he entered the stage, sat down at the piano bench, sat for a while, and got up and exited. You can imagine the mixed reactions! ("Music is not in the notes but in the silence between." Mozart.) When I really grasp that as well, I think my rhythm will improve, too! Thank you Josh!
That’s what the idea of subdivision is all about. The metronome gives you the big beat and because it is steady we can evenly divide up the beat into 8th notes 16th notes or any other subdivision!
One of my main problems with the metronome is the high-pitched sound. It makes me cringe. In one of your videos, I noticed that you were using a metronome watch. For my birthday, my husband gave me on. What a difference! I turned the sound off and just feel the beet. Now I can follow you're videos without the noise getting in my way. Thank you so much.
I've been playing music for almost thirty years and all I can say is that the metronome has never helped me in any way with anything musically related. The only thing that it has succeeded is in becoming an unnecessary distraction that takes the true emotions out of music.
Did this video help at all with that? I think there is very much a way to play musically with the metronome! Especially if you are training to make music with others then it is really important to be able to play comfortably and musically with the metronome.
This video did not help me in any way. All it was able to accomplish is to confirm what I have said in my previous comment. I have played with other people, even recorded music with other people, and never needed the metronome to complete my parts. All that the metronome has done is to be an unnecessary distraction that would take away the true emotions out of the music. With utter hatred I condemn the metronome and everything that it stands for because it's the true enemy of music. The creation of music and all its inspiration does not originate in a device that makes clicking sounds that confines music into a prison of illusions and deceptions.
This is a good point. I think the metronome can really help to make sure your interpretation of sheet music is correct! And certainly if you are playing by ear the metronome can feel like an annoying click, but it can also be a really useful tool for making your rhythm more even, predictable and easier to follow. If you want to be a studio, rock, pop, or jazz (or any genre) musician that people really like playing with because your time is rock solid I think the metronome is a must.
Thank you Josh! This video was just what I needed now. I have tried to play with the metronome for a long time, but have never succeeded, just like many others. So when playing, and listening to my recordings, the rhythm has always been floating - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly in the same melody. This way of using the metronome will definitely solve my problem and make me feel so much more successful in my playing.
I play guitar. HATE the metronome. Realize I really need to start using it if I want to improve. Looking for a video to stop hating the metronome. ~2:00 into your video, OH I am reacting which makes me stress out and is why I hate the metronome.
What I find really hard is following a conductor who can't keep a steady beat. The absolute worst is a choral director (sorry voice gang). It's like they have to conduct every note, but there's literally no pulse or set rhythm. They wave their arms very expressively, but good luck finding a down beat.
🤣 yes! Not all choral directors, but I totally know what you are talking about. I have heard stories of professional orchestras who will sometimes more or less ignore the conductor and just play it how it goes because they are so hard to follow.
@@QuickStartClarinet Yeah, they follow the concert master, who can make the beat very clear with their scroll. Of course, professional musicians have a lot of experience listening to and following each other, especially when playing in small ensembles (quartets, quintet's, etc.).
Once again, you have "nailed" the issue! This was so helpful! I especially appreciate the example of how to more profitably USE the metronome. I have actually gone from hating to really liking the metronome. I am still struggling with the "on beat"/"off beat" issue, but I have to learn to give the "silence" some value. I'm always reminded of a famous (infamous to some) performance of Philip Glass at Bennington College c.1990: he entered the stage, sat down at the piano bench, sat for a while, and got up and exited. You can imagine the mixed reactions! ("Music is not in the notes but in the silence between." Mozart.) When I really grasp that as well, I think my rhythm will improve, too! Thank you Josh!
That’s what the idea of subdivision is all about. The metronome gives you the big beat and because it is steady we can evenly divide up the beat into 8th notes 16th notes or any other subdivision!
One of my main problems with the metronome is the high-pitched sound. It makes me cringe. In one of your videos, I noticed that you were using a metronome watch. For my birthday, my husband gave me on. What a difference! I turned the sound off and just feel the beet. Now I can follow you're videos without the noise getting in my way. Thank you so much.
Nice! I'm glad it is working well for you!
I've been playing music for almost thirty years and all I can say is that the metronome has never helped me in any way with anything musically related.
The only thing that it has succeeded is in becoming an unnecessary distraction that takes the true emotions out of music.
Did this video help at all with that? I think there is very much a way to play musically with the metronome! Especially if you are training to make music with others then it is really important to be able to play comfortably and musically with the metronome.
This video did not help me in any way.
All it was able to accomplish is to confirm what I have said in my previous comment.
I have played with other people, even recorded music with other people, and never needed the metronome to complete my parts.
All that the metronome has done is to be an unnecessary distraction that would take away the true emotions out of the music.
With utter hatred I condemn the metronome and everything that it stands for because it's the true enemy of music.
The creation of music and all its inspiration does not originate in a device that makes clicking sounds that confines music into a prison of illusions and deceptions.
This is a good point. I think the metronome can really help to make sure your interpretation of sheet music is correct! And certainly if you are playing by ear the metronome can feel like an annoying click, but it can also be a really useful tool for making your rhythm more even, predictable and easier to follow. If you want to be a studio, rock, pop, or jazz (or any genre) musician that people really like playing with because your time is rock solid I think the metronome is a must.
Thank you Josh! This video was just what I needed now. I have tried to play with the metronome for a long time, but have never succeeded, just like many others. So when playing, and listening to my recordings, the rhythm has always been floating - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly in the same melody. This way of using the metronome will definitely solve my problem and make me feel so much more successful in my playing.
I play guitar. HATE the metronome. Realize I really need to start using it if I want to improve. Looking for a video to stop hating the metronome. ~2:00 into your video, OH I am reacting which makes me stress out and is why I hate the metronome.
Yes! I am glad this was helpful! I hope you are able to get more use out of the metronome and make those improvements you want!
What I find really hard is following a conductor who can't keep a steady beat. The absolute worst is a choral director (sorry voice gang). It's like they have to conduct every note, but there's literally no pulse or set rhythm. They wave their arms very expressively, but good luck finding a down beat.
🤣 yes! Not all choral directors, but I totally know what you are talking about. I have heard stories of professional orchestras who will sometimes more or less ignore the conductor and just play it how it goes because they are so hard to follow.
@@QuickStartClarinet Yeah, they follow the concert master, who can make the beat very clear with their scroll. Of course, professional musicians have a lot of experience listening to and following each other, especially when playing in small ensembles (quartets, quintet's, etc.).