Advanced Metronome Exercises for Any Musician

[@nyfaniloandrianjafy8171]

Most important point of this video in my humble opinion: Rich not hitting the right spot every time and adjusting his rhythm on the fly. He's human just like us and he shows us that you need to persevere. KZbin often offer us videos with perfect takes but this here was super eye-opening. Thank you Rich.

[@johnh1824]

100% agree

[@richbrownbass]

Your comment is getting pinned. Thank you very much.

[@AlexandarShmex]

I've also watched some Janek Gwizdala's and Anthony Muharajah's practice sessions, and felt very good about my playing, because they show their mistakes and struggles. Many of these 5 minute playthroughs are a result of multiple hours of attempts...

[@HouseholdDog]

Absolutely!

[@dwalk764]

At one time I thought I had great time. Until I started doing metronome exercises. I’m going through all of your metronome exercises from when you first started the Brownstone. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@richbrownbass]

Tha's amazing. Thank you so much for watching!

[@jeangillesguerlin3271]

I'll need a metronomme. I realize how it is important. A lot of thanks Mr Rich

[@thibodaux3424]

I've been practicing time using this technique for almost a year now. It's a challenge to get the click in the right place in your head at first but it does get easier. Not many videos talk about the process of syncing up the click in your head so thanks for the information.

[@christophercheney1006]

Oh, Richie Boo, fuck off! New levels every time. Love you dawg.

[@richbrownbass]

Haha. ❤️

[@RobShort68]

Rich, have been watching your videos for a while and learning a *_LOT_* ! But this one.....this one changed things. I suck at actually practicing this exercise (for now), but I HEAR what it's doing. Can't thank you enough for this one.

[@the_nurk]

so you use the metronome in the first way to set the tempo and then you shift it in your mind along another dimension of expression to place emphasis and start your lick. tempo is the way everybody plays together, but emphasis is how you bring your own style in.

[@gusgrissom5784]

Thank you for the thoughtful explanation take care

[@CrossFitDelVal]

Thanks, Rich - great drill. Your editing skills are really improving too!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Metronome is just always one of the most vital portions of music. It goes a long way to playing with others. Cheers man

[@richbrownbass]

I totally agree. It's a great way to get your time together before you head out into the real world to play with live musicians.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@richbrownbass Absolutely!

[@Jjfabbonbass]

Your metronome exercises have been the most helpful and important part of my practice routine.

[@milracing73]

The best. This lesson is a beast.

[@InsanePick]

Needed this always struggle with timing, thank you.

[@richbrownbass]

I hope this helps, Ian! Thank you for watching.

[@strat1227]

Love any and all rhythmic exercises! I must be making progress, I was able to mirror the exercises in real time!

[@Sasuke27AQW]

Super eye opening, it was really hard. Miles better compared to other exercises, this is really challenging.

[@philipmcadam5339]

Love it, more exercises to get our time in shape. Thank you Rich. Peace and love.

[@claudiralle]

Hello Rich, greetings from Germany! It's always nice to listen to you. With many other online teachers, it's always just about even faster, even more complicated. But with you, the groove and musicality are always in the foreground. That is really great!

[@pursuitoftone5732]

Wonderful lesson as always ❤ Shines a bright light on how fluid and rigid Time can be at the same time! A lifelong venture for sure

[@5zazen]

Hi Rich. On guitar i vary the bpm i use and listen to the note quality and phrasing. Modulating the beat isnt easy. Number of notes either on scales or arpeggios can bring challenges, four then five notes back to four, eg. Additionally with guitar pick width can affect perceptual time. Lighter picks to me allow the hands to work better together. Im listening to each note quality so it sounds good. Thanks for this training.

[@bhulusharma8681]

Sir,,,, want more such timming techniques... Very good lesson... Wishing good health...

[@rajmundniwinski4876]

Good one, Rich. THX!

[@bjdeculus]

Thanks!

[@tywilson64]

In the pocket.Loved that group!Pockets!😊

[@remco2777]

Awesome exercise and very inspiring to see the master in action

[@saier6574]

Rich, could please break down the bass solo of turn your lights down low.

[@markfoster_mkfbass]

THERE IT IS...😁Thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

My man! 🙏🏾❤️

[@bassocanario]

@@richbrownbass Summons Denzel persona, removes sunglasses, lifts coffee cup, nods and smiles.😄

[@saier6574]

Amazing exercise Rich. It looks complicated but I am gonna try it.

[@GdubU]

Thank You for The Challenge of Expression 😊 That cannot be intellectualized in order to over - stand to understand It is a feel James Brown Calls it "On_ The One"

[@unclemick-synths]

Great video 👍 I've used 2-4 "backbeat" metronome for years but this takes it up a notch. Great fun. A favourite exercise of mine is to "own the one" without playing anything on the one to try make that silent beat come through un-smudged. One thing I like about metronome practice is you can do it anywhere there's a regular click or beep. I've even done metronome practice to the bleep of an ER heart monitor!

[@arpitgershom2264]

Nice learning sir thanks very much.

[@ethanwinograd]

so good.

[@westanney1712]

Nice! Always a struggle so a great exercise

[@danilopolar6476]

Thank god I found your channel

[@dansours7157]

this is great! I just listened & engaged mentally. Sent the link to my musical friends & urged them to do the same.

[@richbrownbass]

That's fantastic! Thanks so much, Dan!

[@ChrisFriesenMusic]

Hey there Rich, I really appreciate all that you contribute to the musical education space. You're providing so much value. Thank you. I've been working through these exercises with rhythmic variations such as tumbao over the "shifting" metronome. I'd be curious to see what kind of exercises you would offer for someone that is struggling to play legato over syncopations. I feel like when I stop notes from ringing my rhythm is significantly more accurate. For example, playing a major scale on Es and As with the metronome on 2 and 4 with legato playing feels like such a big bump up in my rhythmic confidence. Any perspectives you'd be willing to share (or from your community) would be very interesting. Thanks again. (From Portland, OR) Chris Friesen

[@markfoster_mkfbass]

Comment 2: Same concept, but with putting the click on different beats of the triplet (e.g. eighth note triplets)for walking lines or swung funk...😉

[@robertogomesmusic]

Another great lesson!!!

[@everettdea]

This is slick!!!!

[@smartronome]

Wow this is awesome🙌

[@tatumsellers1259]

Hi Rich! I bought the Tempo metronome practice in hopes that I could try this exercise on my own. I'm struggling to figure out how you change the tap to ONLY the 8th note beat? For some reason I'm only understanding how to single out quarter notes and not 8th notes. Please let me know what you do because I love this exercise!!! Thank you and love all your videos

[@nestorperez1860]

master good

[@MrDeadguy73]

this is an amazing timing exercise!! your tips have brought me a long way so far Sir. thanks as always!!!

[@richbrownbass]

I'm always happy to help. Thank you for watching!

[@olivergold5398]

I think I should practice more with the metronome 🤔

[@ivanoroman3166]

Thank for your lesson,Is beatifull

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you for watching, Ivano.

[@ErixSamson]

That's tough, but I'll get to it

[@richbrownbass]

You got this, brother!

[@Mikkokosmos]

I am ready 😎

[@richbrownbass]

Man, what a great lesson you posted yesterday! A lot of new ideas that I hadn't considered before. (And thanks again for the shoutout. Very cool of you, brother.)

[@RichardHaleShaw]

These are great, @Rich!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much!

[@RichardHaleShaw]

@@richbrownbass I love these metronome exercises, Rich. I play in an R&B/Soul/Motown band, a jazz quartet and a popl/jazz trio here in the Boston area, and the more I work on stuff like this, the more respect I earn from the other members of the band, and the tighter we sound.

[@richbrownbass]

@@RichardHaleShaw I love that. Thank you. I still work on these exercises as much as I can.

[@robertbarnaba241]

Damn man ! That’s challenging Great lesson

[@pseudonymeantipersonnelle2190]

Amazing! Thank you. I guess I will bang my head against the wall for a couple weeks 😅

[@mightymensamusic]

Can you please do a video about grading yourself as a beginner or intermediate player. And perhaps how to structure practice sessions to close the gap

[@richbrownbass]

That's a great idea for a video. I'll do that.

[@ethanwinograd]

Great stuff man. 🎉🎉Happy new year

[@richbrownbass]

Happy new year! Thank you so very much!

[@larrylefebour9324]

super helpful Rich! Thanks for this 🙏. Seems that the turnaround fills are where I get a bit loose and rush or lag. But this approach is really great - thanks again!

[@richbrownbass]

I tend to play a bit more on top of the beat. I can hear that I'm generally rushing when I'm not fully concentrating.

[@benkempf]

I have a new bass, and a 20 year old closeted P-bass in good overall condition (light corrosion and spotting on metal parts), and 20 y/o rumble 15 amp. I was thinking of installing new pickups and bridge on the pbass. Also was thinking of upgrading the Amp. Maybe a new rumble 40 or 100?? I can do all of this over time on a budget. What would you do in my situation? I am a beginner, teaching myself using hal leonard books and you tube. Possibly the amp would be more beneficial?

[@catoriental]

🤝

[@Lecretois]

Hi ! Is that a concept inspired by V W ? I red almost same idea in vic's book. Great idea by the way Thanx again

[@richbrownbass]

No. I get that question a lot. But this is something I came up with separately.

[@Alex-Defatte]

"WERE YOU RUSHING OR WERE YOU DRAGGING!!??"

[@richbrownbass]

Both. Lol

[@Alex-Defatte]

@@richbrownbass lmao you reminded me of the movie Whiplash when J.K. Simmons was yelling at Andrew during rehearsals.

[@jdbailey442]

Do you recommend a specific metronome or are online/app versions ok?

[@richbrownbass]

Any metronome will do. The one I use is called Tempo.

[@ermoikavalko8705]

😱😱😎