How to Practice with a Metronome

Drum loop: • Drum Loop 140 BPM
Giving some tips on using a metronome and more importantly incorporating drum loops into a practice session.
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[@inescapablestud]

The literal king of intros.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@cynicalcan9589]

never knew metrosexual gnomes exsisted,the more ya know...

[@fakiefilms8481]

keem

[@seandaniel23]

They walk among us

[@Car-ms5fk]

@@seandaniel23 Among us 😳😳😳

[@namder1]

I have always disliked practicing to a metronome. Never thought about using drum loops. THANK YOU! Makes practicing way more fun!

[@karentreen1315]

Hey Sean, have been doing music classes for 3yrs, I get pretty frustrated a lot of the time with my own learning process, but really appreciate the way you simplify and break down music theory for beginners. Your channel is always my go to for new info and motivation. Subbing drum loops for metronome is perfect👌 Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@RockWeller]

Great tips! Having a drum loop/drummer is great cause of dynamics!

[@tripledotter]

I learned stuff that I did not know prior to watching.......which is usually the case with your instructional videos. Thanks!

[@chuckin5049]

You're a lifesaver! I never though of using drum loops to practice with instead of a metronome! xD Thank you for posting this!

[@GauravSingh-ku5xy]

That rhythm being messed up by slow metronome beats really got me. Like I would tell myself that everyone tells me to practice slowly and with a metronome, but this is just making things worse, what am i doing wrong! Am I stupid or what. Thanks man. You the boss.

[@lu0nline]

Hey Sean, I've asked you some questions about practicing with a metronome last week and both your answer and this video have been an amazing response! Already got myself some drum loops and I have been using them in the last couple of days. It was a bit tricky in the beginning but I have also felt some improvements in my groove. I guess I still feel like I could use some tips on playing chords&lead lines together (hendrix-esque, etc) along with a drum loop (or a metronome for that matter) but I really don't want to sound like I'm ungrateful for every video you put up so I will keep watching your lessons regardless of those tips being given in the recent future! Many thanks man =)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for reaching out Luan, I'll definitely have more coming on those subjects so stay tuned!

[@TouchGrassAnyPercent]

just want you to know you're one of the best, if not, the best guitar teacher on youtube

[@Leonbartolome]

Amaaaaaaazing video and recommendations!!!

[@robertcochrane2822]

Hey brother Really good lesson. You brought out great topics, dynamics, tempo etc. I’m an experienced player and I’m always trying to improve my skills. You have approached several topics that rang a bell in my mind. I will watch this video again several times over to help digest all or at least some of the points you mentioned. I listened 2x while changing strings on my acoustic. I have to change strings on my strat now and will listen again. Then I’ll play along with your points about the metronome and will also in the near future check out the drum app possibilities. Thank you ✌️❤️🎸 Rob from Long Island

[@franzxaver6671]

best lessons I know :D thank you Sean

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Franz. I'll keep em coming!

[@taro6439]

You are a great teacher

[@rkoz55]

I just bought a looping station and having perfect timing is essential. You have to play full measures or else multiple looping just won't work. And I totally agree that playing with a drum loop is way better and easier than metronome.

[@OhSoLovelyAhn]

So helpful the advice you know drum loop. Thanks i think i will be getting out of my plateau soon lol

[@seandaniel23]

+Emma Ahn keep rocking it Emma!

[@jay4612]

Best metronome lesson really

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Jay!

[@DanSZiegler]

Great video and advice on using drum loops vs metronome. Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

+Daniel Ziegler Always happy to help!

[@ZakiZaili]

Tq very much. I am having difficulty in using metronome playing rhythm guitar. I thought I am the only one who love to use drum loop instead. Sometimes I feel like I need to use metronome because its kind of 'official thing' but after watching this, I realized maybe What I am doing is the right stuff anyway.

[@seandaniel23]

Keep drum looping it!

[@themadcaplaughs2613]

thank you so much,sean! this was really helpful. hope you're doing good :)

[@thealexasterphe1138]

Gold!

[@MeneDexia]

Great!!! Thank you!

[@JoaquínVillazuela]

After the first 5 seconds I subscribed...

[@vaishr2265]

maan he sound like lucien from the originals. love that voice

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@sparshtyagi8497]

Watched the video just to know what a metronome is .

[@seandaniel23]

Now you know!

[@jakelangley624]

Gotta start somewhere

[@unmattamoya873]

🙏🏼 thank you man

[@vinmax19]

good information Man !!

[@snakemont]

Thanks Seanñ

[@carmellobuscemi4725]

Hey Sean, new recent subscriber and stoked I️ found you on KZbin, already seeing progress! Thanks for tips and always a 👍 up!

[@seandaniel23]

Welcome to the party Carmello!

[@richardhill8715]

DUDE !!! Thank you man....sooner or later I will be on time and in the Groove of things.....I never thought of the the drum loop 💡!!! i have said it before and have to say it again...Your A Beast Bro !!! 1 thing tho....i signed up for lessons, any advice on how to know you got a teacher worthy of your hard earned 💰

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Richard! Great question! One thing you could do is tell him/her a song you want to learn or a style you're going for ahead of time, and then when you actually have the lesson, see how prepared they are with what you requested. I think that's a reasonable way to see if they really care about what you're going for that doesn't really put them on the spot. Have fun with your lessons man and let me know if you ever have questions!

[@RAPLEESTYLE]

great content ever

[@seandaniel23]

Glad you're enjoying the vids!

[@falconettig]

Nice one Master Sean, much appreciated! Those of us who learn through videos recognize why practicing with a metronome is important. Still haven't learned how to switch on these things properly until this day (which tells more about me than I 'd like to express) . Anyhow, could you please explain how guitarists use and set up drum machines? I heard an instructor mentioning that the lessons' drum track is made all with a machine, and only the final performance had a nice two legged, two armed human being play on the drums. Thank you for your efforts, and thank you for educating us about metrosexual gnomes might come handy one day.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out man, I think I'm gonna do a lesson just on building drum loops so stay tuned!

[@RAPLEESTYLE]

It's hard for me to study rhythm and timing but i think this gonna help me solve them

[@AlexzanderVL2]

damn dude i never thought of drum track apps for the phone

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah there are some good ones man!

[@autocrow]

I believe that one needs to play things to a metronome that doesn't have every note or chord falling right on a click. Playing a scale or chords to a metronome and only picking or strumming on a click is akin to tapping your foot to a beat. Anyone can do it. I suggest trying to play something trickier/irregular that may have gaps, fast and slower parts in it that still have to stay in time. That's what works best for me.

[@seandaniel23]

Excellent tip.

[@autocrow]

Thank you Sean. The light came on while watching this Bill Kirchen video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOlfYlvfsaahZo I know it's the beginning of the drum track (I use those a lot as well), but I started using my metronome differently and it's helped me a lot.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I use my beat buddy drum pedal since it has both metronome and tons of drum kits for different music styles

[@seandaniel23]

I've heard awesome things about beat buddy.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I love mine it is great way to mix up practice so not so boring and fills in for a drummer

[@phillipharris1835]

You're opening lines are great bud. #zing

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Phillip!

[@robcreel4257]

Yeah, the rimshot is always implied.

[@iam_d_ortiz229]

Can you teach how to play a major and minor scale?

[@seandaniel23]

I have a video on the difference between major and minor, check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjWnneko5WSmck

[@MrRp25]

Okaya. Thanksa for the tipa.

[@seanjoshuabell]

Sean what type of Taylor guitar is that ??

[@angadkhanna5869]

I am bit late to this but I've been playing the guitar for almost 2years and now I've kinda reached a block, I tried using a drum loop, but I just kinda feel the beat any suggestions or something to help?

[@PianoSpiceRackwithJim]

Maybe try playing something simpler?

[@adnansusic1650]

My sweat spot right now is exactly 93 bpm(i play metal so it is alot of 16 notes and stuff like that) and i feel like this is the place where i can play shredy tripplets all over the neck without getting lost and count 1e&a...with control. My goal is to be able to do all that with 120 bpm. I have soon been playing For a year and i wonder how long you think it Will take to achieve that goal if i play 2 hours a day

[@seandaniel23]

You'll get there!

[@SOULJAJOE010]

lolllll at that intro

[@Nathan-mx8zx]

metro sexual gnomes lives matter, nice h&m t-shirt got the same. shout out from Belgium, love these short insightful lessons.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Nathan!

[@draxlerchronicles5851]

Wow, Brandon Flowers is teaching me guitar!

[@gotruut9145]

It’s Killer. Ain’t it?

[@kelalliovatti]

"Ha ha ha, he he he, I'm a metro gnome and you can't catch me" - chorus of a very old David Bowie song

[@seandaniel23]

Can't say I've heard that one ;)

[@kelalliovatti]

I, uh, think it was changed to laughing gnome for the final cut...

[@v5q211]

add a video on faster chord changes please..thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

+Real SRSS Great suggestion!

[@v5q211]

Sean Daniel yup

[@walsh804]

I can't get metro gnome out of my head...

[@shekhartheliwal2870]

in what beat/mint we have to practice for leading or for finger warmup

[@seandaniel23]

I'm not sure I understand the question. I would say just find whatever tempo is comfortable.

[@shekhartheliwal2870]

i just want to know . for finger warmup and for speed

[@shekhartheliwal2870]

i just want to know bezt tempo for speed and finger warmup

[@LifeEnemy]

Can anyone recommend a useful app for drum-beat metronome use?

[@chris3736]

Did you find out

[@rocklee5231]

are there any apps that your aware of for drum beats like that?

[@seandaniel23]

There's one called Drum Beats+ you should check out.

[@rodrich1644]

You just saved me from buying a metronome. I'll use an app and use drum loops.

[@PianoSpiceRackwithJim]

Don't forget you could easily buy or download for free a metronome app on your smartphone.

[@armanjain011]

How do you record your voice? Which mic do you use?

[@seandaniel23]

I have an Audio technica at4050 that i sync with the video

[@armanjain011]

@@seandaniel23 ok thanks..i often watch your videos and learn from it as those are really helpful...its been 1 year...i have uploaded one video of my own...can you check it out and tell whether its commendable or not kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4qXiZqFqd2pfrc

[@brandonrhodes1894]

I can't get it for some reason

[@seandaniel23]

Just keep trying!

[@marco25062010]

I swear, these intros!

[@marco25062010]

Thanks :D

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

UNLESS you are playing thrash or speed metal you do not have to be able to play at 500 bpm. I started slow at 60bpm and now can play 160-200bpm accurately.

[@seandaniel23]

Right on man!

[@monamilotte9912]

"Metrosexual Gnome" Lol very funny. That's a new one. 😂

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@brynsys]

Second viewer. Oh hello 360p

[@seandaniel23]

Enjoy :)

[@mas_3330]

metronomes are the shit! i suppose metrosexual gnomes are pretty cool too

[@seandaniel23]

They have great style.

[@jamescronos348]

Is there a standard bpm for 4/4 timing?

[@altmaster3288]

James Cronos Not formally. It's somewhat arbitrary depending on your note subdivisions. That being said... if there were, it would probably be 120bpm.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah I'd agree, most stuff defaults at 120, but there's not really a standard.

[@mboyer68]

MetroGnome.

[@jodywelds5379]

this video just won the internet, lmao (metrosexual gnome)

[@shaggydog1675]

Keemstar is a metronome

[@seandaniel23]

So I've heard

[@345kobi]

Everyone can play scale with metronome and simple chord strums but not with entire songs. Moving through an intro. and into the first verse or from a verse to an instrumental is tough. Nobody teaches this tough metronome stuff.

[@russellcenina1038]

Are you pewdiepie

[@penunggangunta3126]

His face looks like pewdiepie

[@Big_Bag_of_Pus]

The problem with practicing timing with a drum loop instead of a metronome is that drum loops tend to be more forgiving: if you're a little bit ahead of the beat or behind the beat, it's not as obvious to your ear. Recording yourself doing the exercise can help you hear how your timing is weak when you listen to it later; but it's much easier to notice *while playing* with a metronome than with drum loops.