Metronomes
Traditional
The clockwork metronome dates back to the early 19th century, and traditional models are still valued for the craftsmanship and vintage look. Most have a range of 40 to 208 bpm, useful for all but the fastest practicing.
Try this: Wittner Traditional Wood Metronome
Electronic
Innovations in clock making, including both quartz and the use of AC power, also aided in developing the electronic metronomes. Many feature a wide beat range—from 35 to 250 bpm—along with different beat and subdivision settings, stopwatches, and headphone jacks.
Try this: Korg MA-30 Digital Metronome
Tuner Combinations
Other electronic versions also include chromatic tuners for tuning your instrument at the start of a practice session and checking your pitch during practice. Some are even geared toward guitarists and
include chord charts and fingerings that correspond to what you’re playing.
Try this: Planet Waves Chordmaster/ Tuner/Metronome
Lights and Visuals
The most elaborate models contain much more than just a read out of the number of beats per minute. They can include flashing lights—sometimes emulating a conductor’s pattern—as well as subdivisions in eighth and sixteenth notes, accents, and an enhanced visual display.
Try this: RhythmSource Metronome
