Guitar Practice Made Easy: How to Use a Metronome

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[@trevorgray3160]

Been playing for 15 years and have always struggled with playing to a metronome. Turned on my metronome after watching this video and was finally able to tune the metronome into my songs. Thank you.

[@Calvine_The_Rockers]

Good to hear. I use a metronome 1/1 beat when I play some songs, but when I play metronome using 1/4, I found out it is pretty hard than 1/1 because I can't feel the beat. Besides that, it also ruins my speed picking and rhythm. But I challenge myself to use 1/4 beat to play a song because most musicians or guitarists use 1/4 beat for practice. sorry for my English.

[@Guitarzoom]

I'm so glad to hear that bro, keep it up!

[@Guitarzoom]

@@Calvine_The_Rockers A great way to get used to feeling the beat is by mentally subdividing. If it's comfortable for you to play with whole notes, start thinking of the subdivisions of that whole note. Begin with subdividing in 1/2 notes so while you are playing, in your mind you count 1 & 2 and you get half notes. Then set the metronome at double time and you have the 1/2 note beat. Do the same here and count 1 & 2 to get the 1/4 notes. Usually this is the note duration used for playing with the metronome because it will give you the 4 beats of the bar. Hope this helps and answers your question.

[@Marthimband]

32th notes is basically tremolo picking Good to know I make black metal So this is perfect

[@norfsidejayy1223]

“There’s no way you can do that with downpicking” James hetfield- hold my beer

[@moisesperez4605]

First of all, I am totally blind, you make soul sense, I looked around on KZbin for people to explain the metronome, and you are the person that has done it for me, I just subscribe keep it up. I’m liking it bro.

[@unrealgiraffe69]

You are a fantastic teacher sir! Your passion for playing guitar and music in general is contagious. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for the kind words! And thanks for watching. :-) Just a reminder, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. ` Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@joeysankows4415]

I second that!

[@nolan_riddle]

Contagious is the perfect word

[@qualityproductsgifts]

I got a metrodome about 3 years ago and this showed me how to actually use it so I can ....GREAT...

[@Guitarzoom]

Great! Thanks for watching, John, glad Steve's video helped your guitar playing! :-) Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@minerados273]

K but how do I "fit" a song in the metronome?!! I can play scales and exercises with the metronome at a good pace (210-220bpm sixteenth notes is my maximum, for reference) without mistakes and with spot on timing but when I try to play a song along with the backing track it starts off just fine but as the song goes on I start to get "unaligned" with the song, is there an effective way to fix this or should I just practice more? Pls I'm going nuts with this shit.

[@zinvox7396]

Wow, I know this videos been out for a bit but I gotta say you’ve got a real skill for teaching, you made everything so easy to understand, thanks!

[@dharmaofdog7676]

Haha. I just THINK of my Question & Boom! there is Steve giving me a clear Answer! He's such a great Teacher!

[@KimKim-mt2bb]

this is the most easy to understand video about metronome great explanation

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi. That's awesome. So glad the lesson was helpful! Thanks for your comment and any questions feel free to ask anytime!

[@HimelHbkHimu]

Really helpful tutorial ! "Don't try to be hero" probably the best advice I got.

[@hughgabbard5116]

This cat is a fantastic teacher!! Excellent!!

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for the kind words, Hugh! :-) Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@traceypeel2176]

You are an amazing teacher I am 55 dealing with RLS but you have helped me in so many ways and I'm learning My hands are a little bit stiff but I'm determined to carry on thank you so much again you are a amazing I can't believe I'm learning how to play duelling banjo's for my dad I'm not doing too good 😊 but hopefully like you say it will get better

[@dharmaofdog7676]

I've got 10 yrs up on you Tracey and just picked up the Guitar again after 30yrs DETERMINED to finally learn to play. Along w/Spine fusions & nerve damage in legs/feet, I now have wicked Arthritis in my Fret Thumb Joint but keep pushing past the pain because I'm actually progressing! I've found that really WARMING UP not only my Hands, but Stretching Head to Toe BEFORE Playing anything (even Scales) really makes a positive difference! I seem to get far more circulation in entire body. It also helps me develop stronger Posture which "grounds" everything. Wishing you lots of Luck & encouraged to hear that its not just all 20 yr old Kids but SO many of us "the Wiser's" 😉out here learning again! :) & I think Steve is AMAZING, too!

[@danabiondo9243]

What's RLS ? 🦊

[@josetobias8084]

Steve, this lesson is INVALUABLE for me as a beginner... OH, MY GOD, thank you SO SO much!

[@reecesimmons2726]

How do I apply this to an actual song? So if I was trying to get in time with a song how would I know how many notes I need to pick during each click? And what if the song changes through out?

[@wkf-rise_5566]

Steve you're the best!!😎you teache me English and guittar at the same time,thank you...I'm from Brazil🇧🇷

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@Unedited_Videos]

He is such a great teacher. I dunno but feels like he wants to really teach and not just blah blah to fill the video!

[@Elpipiton]

Greatest teacher on youtube

[@sheatanner9935]

Years ago I was told that the "industry standard" was to play sixteenth notes at 160bpm with no mistakes for 3 mins straight. Never quite got there, lol. 3 mins is an eternity playing straight sixteenths.

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, Shea! :-) Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. ` Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@danabiondo9243]

Is The Reply on youtube. Thank You ! 🦊

[@andrewsaunders1126]

This is precisely what my tutor was telling me last night.

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@thebaldshredder]

Sweet Charvel! And good tips.

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@barrymills1069]

Your lessons and philosophy kick ass. Totally off topic but the Creepshow tee is awesome.

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@EWilliams81]

Man, thank you! This is exactly the info I needed. I've been trying to play with my metronome and could not figure out why it sounded way too slow for the song. I was playing on the whole note. Duh. Thanks man. It makes sense now. I'm a beginner... in year two. Ha!

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi. Awesome, glad it helped! Thanks for commenting.

[@J.I.Lourenco]

Hello I am Jardel and I am from Brazil, thank for the knowledge.

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[@J.I.Lourenco]

@@Guitarzoom thank you for invite but I can not.

[@OscarGonzalez-xh3pd]

Thank you Steve. Excellent clas on metronome 👍🏻

[@Guitarzoom]

Hey Oscar! My pleasure! Glad you liked the lesson and thanks so much for your comment and kind words!

[@anthonyangelis1094]

Another awesome lesson thank you so much Steve. You are a fantastic great teacher. I love your easy-going nature and your guitar skills are amazing to watch. You make it look so easy . What kind of a guitar is that? I think I saw in a comment it’s a Charvel?

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for the kind words, Anthony! And yes, that's a Charvel. :-) Just a heads-up, today (Mon 9/27) at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@nervous_energy]

Just now picking up the guitar, and i can already tell steve is going to be my go to KZbin teacher! Appreciate the video's!

[@Guitarzoom]

Hey! Thanks for the comment! That's really awesome to know you like the videos and content. Have fun and any questions feel free to ask. Thanks again!

[@AidanPennington-it5ox]

I’ve only been struggling a little with fitting different notes in but nonetheless, this video allowed me to see them right away. Great video great mentor.🙏🐐

[@donjoseph73]

Wow I wish I woulda had lessons like this in the 80’s. I grew up in N Hollywood and if you didn’t go to MIT no one wanted to show you anything. It was like a war!!

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for watching, Don! :-) Just wanted to let you know, the special introductory offer for Steve’s course Guitar Practice Made Easy is still available ► guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/promo/ Right now, you can get $80-Off plus these free bonuses: ✔️ Ultimate Licks Bundle ($117 Value) ✔️ Fretboard Mastery ($99 Value) ✔️ Blues Soloing ($99 Value) ✔️ Strength and Speed Builder ($39 Value) ✔️ Guitar Tone ($39 Value) ✔️ Blues Jam Tracks ($39 Value)` So if you want a structured plan to take your guitar playing to the next level, be sure to check it out. :-) Thanks again for watching, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@kjbtrucker2820]

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[@Guitarzoom]

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[@mortenbvre3733]

Amazing video. Thanks.

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@divinehouseholdstable.7257]

Thanks for this lesson. Am struggling to play along with a metronome.

[@allsongschannel5757]

Thank you for your video,i appreciate it very much, it's help me more than other video that i watch,keep it up, you're my digital teacher. Music unites us❤️

[@Guitarzoom]

Glad I could help my friend!

[@JDStone20]

Invaluable information!

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@tonimoon6346]

Thank you

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[@doriangray7723]

😆 at 9:01, strumming 1/8th notes, I start singing; who'll stop the rain...hah! Did I mention it's been raining here for 3 consecutive days.

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@pegasus9536]

this was a rlly good vid thank u❤❤

[@lamareskin]

I struggle when I’m playing to the metronome when I’m playing single notes in a specific song. I don’t know when it loops and if the song is 1/4or 1/8 notes for example. And usually i search what that song’s tempo is and for example a song I’m playing was 162 bpm but when i set that to the metronome and started playing it was all over the place and it felt like it didn’t match with the speed so idk

[@amartyab4u21]

great video 👍

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! Any questions feel free to ask!

[@mattball420]

James would like to have a word with you about down picking 16th notes

[@ivannuzhyn4668]

Awsome, subsribed

[@krisdaporaristakessian8588]

Steve Stine What’s tempo I have hard time understanding Tempo and notes When ur fast How can you be fast, and be with in measure. Help please!

[@Guitarzoom]

The Tempo is the speed of the song. We can say for example that ballads are at a slow tempo and that many punk songs are played at a fast tempo. Hope this helps and let me know if this clarifies things for you. Thanks for posting

[@FindAReason-mi7go]

Everything on guitar I find so hard. Learning where all the intervals are on all the different strings (between every fret and string in a four note left and right radius) nearly broke me. Timing I find not so bad. Nancy Wilson of Heart said about the "pain of learning guitar." I understand what she means.

[@ChrisRWoods-px9hy]

@guitarzoom Hey brother, I love your style of teaching. Trust me, I'm a beginner who watched alot of KZbin videos. 😂

[@Guitarzoom]

Hey thanks so much for your comment and kind words! Really glad to know the lessons are helpful. Feel free to ask any questions if you need to.

[@hhattingh]

How does it work if there's strumming and licks incorporated? The licks are slower than the strumming

[@expressisverbis854]

3:30 Hetfield: Hold my nonalcoholic beverage

[@maxsambucca2502]

You do a great job explaining ,my question is if I want to play for example enter sandman I know the notes pretty good but how would I use metronome for that say I set it to 60bpm then how would I know if the song is whole beat or half or quarter? And does powerchord count as 1 beat? Or should I just try to play along the song which I won't be able to stay with it..sorry just confused...thanks

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi Max! Great question. There's a pretty good way to figure out the tempo of a Rock song such as Enter Sandman, and I'd say it works for about 95% of the songs that have a similar drum pattern. The snare drum is on the 2 and 4 of the beat. The time signature is 4/4 so we have 4 beats in the bar and the snare falls on the second and fourth beat of the bar. At the very beginning of the song the Hihat is doing the exact same pattern and then starts playing on every beat. This would make the tempo around 120 bpm. If you struggle to play along with the recording try practicing it at a slower tempo...say around 110 or 105 bpm with your metronome. But if you play it at 60bpm it's way too slow. So look for the snare drum and this should give you a pretty good idea of the tempo. Hope this helps and answers you question. Thanks again for posting.

[@tamaki5982]

Im trying to get better in my timing with playing bc k have weird pacing would this help

[@comeonman1100]

When I Googled Wonderwall BPM several things say 175, but if I try to do a stroke for each click it sounds faster than when I listen to the song. I am confused.

[@Guitarzoom]

I would definitely play this song at half time. So the bpm is actually 87. The strumming pattern is pretty fast and if you try to play it with a metronome on 175 it will give you a hard time and it won't sound correct. I think you can feel the beat much better with the metronome at half speed.

[@heavymetalolddude]

"16th down strokes get harder to play". James Hetfield: "Sorry, what did you say?"

[@eduardois7003]

Great video maestro, you break down so well...I really have this thing against that metronome I cannot find the way to apply to an actual songs, I like to play pop music. Thanks for the video

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi. Metronome is helpful to build your inner time feel. A drum machine also does the job and can be more fun than using the metronome. If you are practicing a song you can try to find a rhythm using the drum machine similar to the song you're practicing. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting.

[@Kai-0425]

I have a question that hopefully someone can answer, I got a little confused with this because the metronome you're using, the pitch is same each click. Mine has different pitches. It plays a click one pitch, then two a different pitch, then the fourth the same pitch as the first. I don't know if it means anything or what. Can someone tell me please?

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi Kai. From what I understand it has to do with your metronome setting. Many metronomes have the first click sound different so that it tells you where the first beat of the measure is. If you have 3 clicks and the first one is different, you probably have your metronome marking a 3/4 time signature and the first one is letting you know which is the first beat of the measure. Let me know if this helped and thanks for your comment.

[@Kai-0425]

Thanks! I understand it now. I appreciate it.

[@josephheikes1459]

Exceptional, not a better example out there.

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi Joseph! Thanks for your kind words. Glad to know the lesson was useful to you. Any questions please feel free to ask.

[@austinjones8512]

James Hetfield might be the only musician off the top of my head I can think of who could even come close to down picking that fast

[@nuclearguitar779]

I can turn on a metronome and play to the clicks, but I don't understand how that helps me learn an actual kiss or Metallica or Twisted Sister song etc. I just don't get it at all.

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi. Metronomes won't help you lear songs but they will help you playing them in time once you learned them. Hope this answers your question. : )

[@Funkydu28]

Read this please it might be helpful ⬇️ Actual songs are all sub-divised in measures containing 4 times (most of the time) : So you have 1 2 3 4 and you got a measure and it is repeated over and over again as a loop and that’s what makes the rythmic structure of the song. Use a 4/4 metronome (4 times by measure) and use the first beat of each measure as a “timing benchmark” which you can rely on. First beats are usually the strongest one, you got feel them to be able to match the notes you play with those beats. Here is a visual examples that says it all : 1️⃣ 2 3 4 1️⃣ 2 3 4 1️⃣ 2 3 4 etc… The 1️⃣ corresponds to the strong beats as you might imagine, that’s your timing benchmark that will help you calibrate your timing. Learn more about rythmic structures, and you will understand better. The notes of the music are played at specific moment that are repeated over and over again : these are the strong beats. And you need to use them to learn how to play actual songs with metronome

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

I think James Hetfield is pretty fast with the down picking !

[@emedel5772]

"No one on the planet can play down picking that fast" James Hetfield: "Hold my beer"😁

[@mitsosdev4328]

Hetfield aint a human

[@Mr_Hammett_]

3:34 I believe James Hetfield does

[@ero9981]

all hope is lost

[@GrimYak]

3:38 James Hetfield images flood his brain....

[@richardronan7184]

Whoa! No EMGs lol

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for watching, Richard! And you're right... I think those are Seymour Duncans. :-) Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence. Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/ It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-) Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@mtreactions]

I think that you have forgotten about Darrell Abbott. He only used down picking

[@MisticWays]

SO.... strumming to the metronome will help me play solos faster???? Dafaq? I'm trying to up my speed on my solos not my strumming 🤦‍♂️

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi. To speed up on your solos you should practice scales, patterns and licks. Practicing with the metronome will improve your tempo all around whether it's solos or strumming it's always a great exercise. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment! Did you know the Golden Ticket is now available? This once per year event is only available for Black Friday and you can still get it here guitarzoom.com/goldenticket/earlybird/promo

[@lucasparcio4626]

why do you call it eight notes? eight notes for what?

[@lucasparcio4626]

by the way you ex´lain it all great

[@Guitarzoom]

When we think about 1/4 notes each one of these notes falls on 1 beat. This means that we have 4 notes per bar. Eighth notes have a shorter duration. In fact for each Quarter note we get 2 Eighth notes. So if we have 4 quarter notes in one bar, for eighth notes we get twice as many and that would be 8 notes or 8 subdivisions in one bar. You can also see it as subdividing 1 bar in 8 pulses of equal duration. That's why we call these 1/8 notes. Hope this answers your question.

[@TheRealSteviusGaming]

It’s been provin. . James hetfield can do forever down picking, just sayin

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Charvel?

[@Guitarzoom]

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