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Alway Use A Metronome?, or not?

Viking Panda View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 05:34 AM
Dec 31 2008, 05:34 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25 Joined: 28-November 08 From: United States	Well, I have been practicing alot lately and have seen big improvements in my playing. I have one problem however... I only use a metronome for my warm up and speed building exercises. Also I do play with the song as a backing when I am learning new songs. For my other hour/s of playing I don't use a metronome or any kind of backing is this ok? Even if I know I couldn't listen to a metronome click for hours a day though... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Viking Panda: Dec 31 2008, 05:44 AM -------------------- GEAR: Ibanez RG7321 Customized Les Paul copy (Work in Progress) Yamaha Acoustic Dean V-coustic Fretless! VYPYR 75

Ramiro Delforte View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 05:40 AM
Dec 31 2008, 05:40 AM	Instructor Posts: 2.279 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Argentina, Buenos Aires	It's ok. You don't have to use it all the time. But try to add the metronome in some of the other exercise that you play or (the way I like the best) play over a song or over a backing track. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor Profile and Board LIVE VIDEO CHATS EVERY MONDAY AROUND 22PM (GMC HOUR)

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 06:52 AM
Dec 31 2008, 06:52 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	I've never as far as i can remembered practiced with just a metronome. I prefer playing over backingtracks or alongside albums as i think that help you get better timing and understanding of the song instead of just a click-track. I use metronome when i'm recording tracks though if i dont have the drums ready yet. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Trond Vold: Dec 31 2008, 06:53 AM -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

FrankW View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 08:48 AM
Dec 31 2008, 08:48 AM	GMC:er Posts: 622 Joined: 29-April 08 From: Fort Mill, SC, USA, Pangea, Earth	Don't "always" do anything regarding your practice routine. The only thing you should always do is vary the program, change it up from time to time. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 09:18 AM
Dec 31 2008, 09:18 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Playing/practicing with backing or song is good enough imo but still try to use metronome here and there, just to see if you are able to stay with it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Ian Bushell View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 09:59 AM
Dec 31 2008, 09:59 AM	Instructor Posts: 958 Joined: 21-June 08 From: Johannesburg, South Africa	Metronome is a really important part of the learning process. What you're using it for is fine, But play with back tracks to. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Video Lessons Website

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 10:20 AM
Dec 31 2008, 10:20 AM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	It sounds like you are doing good job. Combination of metronome + backing tracks is essential for improvement. I am just wondering what do you do when you dont play with metronome or backing tracks? Metronome is good to practice rhythm values of all sorts. If you can keep your place with metronome , hear the FORM of the song , use rests when soloing, then when you use backing tracks everything will fall right in the place! Then backing tracks give you that extra edge and motivation as in more rhythmic patterns that you pick up (from drums, bass, piano etc). So keep up the good work as I said it sounds like you are doing right thing You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 10:28 AM
Dec 31 2008, 10:28 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I would say that for every practice that you do you need some sort of a metronome, wetter it is metronome or backing track to keep you up tempo. Just try to use it in all your practice sessions. When you play around, you don't have to use it, but while practicing it is best to use some kind of a tempo guide so you keep it up the tempo mate. This will make you learn stuff more effectively. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Dec 31 2008, 01:01 PM
Dec 31 2008, 01:01 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Metronome or backing track is a good choice..Backing tracks are doing the same role as metronome, keeping the time..I would recommend using metronome or backings as much as you can...Practicing that way will greatly improve your playing and give you a more efficient practice.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Bogdan Radovic: Dec 31 2008, 01:02 PM -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

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