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Metronome app that can help with precision? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I study guitar as a hobby. When I practice, I often play a little ahead of the metronome click. I can see it when I record myself with GarageBand.

I have been trying to adjust, but can't seem to progress.

Is there a metronome app that would give me a strong visual clue when I am not exactly on the beat?

Edit for clarification: I am looking for an app that will call me out in real-time, either visually or audibly, whenever I play offbeat.

Why am I bothering with this?

I have heard musicians talking about making the metronome sound disappear by playing at the exact right time. I also noticed some people frowning when I play a split second before the click. Is it worth improving that aspect? Is there a better way to do it?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I think your best course of action is to just keep playing to the click. You're always going to be wavering in time around the beat. Its not possible to play like a robot.

Progress might take longer than you'd expect. Just stay the course and enjoy the instrument more than anything. The fact that you care about being in time is a win.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

6 months ago, you offered this advice. I followed it (as well as other suggestions in these comments, and it has helped a lot. You were right, it did take longer than expected. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Hey! Thanks for following up! I'm thrilled that you were able to make progress! Keep it up! Cheers, friend.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I will continue. I wish there was something that would call me out in real-time whenever I am rushing the beat, either visually or audibly.