How To Use A Metronome with Guitar & Get FASTER Chord Changes

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[@meut2636]

Thanks!

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[@MKBPresents]

Excellent video! I have not seen any other guitar instructional video express using the metronome in such useful ways. Thank you!

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Aww thanks Maggie. It's even something I over looked. It's thanks to students like you that I still need to be reminded that I can always dig in further.

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Lauren I sent a message when I first started A gain I am 80 years old. I have 6 great children I want to play for. Mainly children’s songs . I like your videos and your style of teaching. I took my guitar to the guitar shop in Anderson , S C. To be serviced new strings etc. signed up for some lessons. Really impressed with the shop. I’m not good on a computer using my I pad to look at your videos I am frustrated but understand it’s going to take time plus I have weak. muscle memory. 😀. At some point I’ll try to sign up for your course. Sincerely. Don Baun. Townville SC

[@LaurenBateman]

Keep going Donald!!!!! You got this.

[@randyclarke4817]

Lauren I take guitar lessons but until now I've never used a metronome. Your lesson to increase chord changes is a big help. I'll continue to use it, it really helps. Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Randy!

[@johnsabini220]

Awesome lesson. Chose Em and D6/9 (because I'm still working on Horse With No Name) , got my count of 30 BPM and within minutes I'm waiting to hit the next strum. Within half an hour I'm practicing Horse with no name, including down strum, at 60 BPM. One thing I did find that worked for me, was that rather than following the 4 dots at the top, I focused on the sliding dot and played at the start and end of each "slide".

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Wonderful!

[@williammckee6165]

You can't learn unless you make mistakes making mistakes makes you think and solve problems, when I practice with a metronome I use speeds: 15, 80, and 160bpm and the three values I use are 1/4, 1/8 and triplets all 4/4 time, scales, strumming and changing chords 160bpm is too fast for scales the metronome is a useful tool and this is the first video showing how to use a metronome and it is basically what I have been doing I am glad I am doing something right

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, you learn the most by making mistake. Just like in life.

[@shekcbanny]

Currently practicing Bm < > D @45 bpm. Will update progress next week...

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!!!!

[@shekcbanny]

@@LaurenBateman Day 12: Comfortably switch at 81bpm. Wow surprised! This method works. Thanks Would you have a vid on how to increase arm/hand strength for playing barre chords?

[@corollagm]

I’ve learned the 4 chords on level 2 and in watching your video on how to use a metronome helps my understanding on picking up.speed. Thanks for helping students with all you do. Great video. Greg Moncada

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Greg and congrats on Level 2!

[@jiri4023]

Awesome tips once again. Going to adjust my routine accordingly. Every time I watch one of your videos, things get a bit clearer. It's amazing really!!

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That's awesome!

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[@dufusbug]

This very lesson is EXACTLY what I have been looking for! I've diddled around with my metronome but do not know all of the things that I can do with it and would really like to get more out of it. My most recent goal is to improve my strumming and this video is a GREAT start indeed! Would you , or anyone in here be able to point me to other videos or written material that may be similar to this particular video? Thank you so much for creating this helpful video!

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@jperry330]

Lauren, is a great teacher, really like her style

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Thanks for watching!

[@glennsiciliano6852]

I am one of your Platinum students. As such I started off using a metronome. It seemed easy and beneficial but got away from it as it appeared to impede any progress whatsoever. I was probably trying to do too much at once (for myself). I plan on trying again as this is the only way I will create any real progress. Thank you for the tips. Now if I can go from the online lesson to the Workbook without losing something of value.

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You are so welcome!

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[@martinmoya9405]

Hi Lauren Thanks for the information on how to use a Metronome. Have a wonderful weekend.

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Thank you! You too!

[@watercolourish]

Wonderful. Great tips so the metronome is my friend instead of enemy,

[@LaurenBateman]

It is!

[@ibew1951]

Great info !! Thank you

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[@rossseidner4378]

you are so very helpful. I do not have the resources to join your classes, but you have been so very helpful. I have jumped around a little so ive explored pantaotonic scales but I am really focusing on chords and chord progressions. I know know about 13 chords and I can play them sight unseen. I find that exploring is ok but I always go back and conentrate on the basics. so now I practice scales as away of getting new familiarities and am now going to really concentrate on chord changes to the metronome. I have only tried about two songs and have one ok but I am not bothered by not playing songs...I am enjoying the process. When I am able I will make a donation as I could not have come this far without the clarity of your guidence or the understanding of age. ....Thank you Lauren...I really apretiate you. best regards.

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[@shrutidutta3347]

This was incredibly helpful. Started off on learning the guitar recently and this is easily one of the best explanations of how to get better on chord changes I have seen. Thank you so much!

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You are welcome! Rock on!

[@donbaisa4731]

Laura, It's me the 10th worst guitar player West of the Mississippi 😯I got a windup metronome for father's day and just got thru listening to your lesson and found it very helpful. Especially how you can do scales to the metronome as well as chords....golliee ! I'm learnin, now which foot do I use to tap out the beat while I 'm playin, Hehaw ! Thanks again, you're the best ! db.

[@LaurenBateman]

Well Don, you can only go up from here. You’ve got this!!!

[@donbaisa4731]

I can't believe you answer all your comments from your students and fans, that is extrodinarily kind and considerate of you. With appreciation, db.

[@loctrice]

Thanks for this. Instant improvement. It's actually a great followup for the finger dexterity exercises.

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh that's perfect!!!

[@user-ye7ju3ue4s]

I have tried and given up playing guitar several times over the last 15yrs (I am now in my 50's) but thanks to your videos i have started to learn again and am finding it understandable and not so daunting. I have been given a classical guitar that I have managed to restring and tune (thanks to You Tube) but am wondering if I should invest in a normal acoustic guitar as apparently a classical guitar is harder to learn with, I am wary of going to a shop as I am a salesmans dream customer and would end up buying the most expensive impressive looking guitar (it doesnt help that I have moved to France and dont fluently speak the language so I cant even ask the people for advice) Can you give me any tips with regard to this?

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My biggest advice is buy something that's comfortable for your body. I good price range (in US dollars) is $300-$500 for a starter guitar. Better quality and easier to play. I like Ibanez, Martin, Taylor, Seagull, Crafter.

[@kurtbaksh2063]

I started playing as an adult, and kept trying to figure out how the use a metronome. This has been so point on and so easy to comprehend. THANK YOU! I'm sure some adult students have had this happen, as I'm an adult, teachers automatically assume with good intentions that I know. I simply don't!!

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Thanks for watching!

[@LALUDAS73]

Wow I believe this will be definitely helpful to me . Thanks Lauren

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Glad it was helpful!

[@jacktolhurst1502]

Thank you so much. I’d really like to do a in person lesson. Like you way you teach

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Hi Jack, aww thanks so much. I don't one-on-one anymore. I do sometimes hold contests for my course members to win one.

[@daejumong4386]

Thank you very much Lauren for this amazing video, very informative. I've been practicing and playing guitar on and off (maybe the reason for my slow progression) for years now, and this is the 1st time I've heard of metronome. I already downloaded Metronome Beats, this will help me a lot when it comes to timing. More power to your channel and keep sharing... 😊👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you. Glad to help.

[@gordongartrelle5332]

Excellent tips.. Can't wait to try them out and see what results..

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You're welcome

[@gordongartrelle5332]

I just tried it with Em to easy C (30bpm) and Em to D 6/9 (50bpm).I love the challenge! Question: Do you use the metronome with a fingerpicking pattern like Travis picking? Any difference from chord changes?

[@gonebyrv9748]

What a great video! I'm a beginner of less than a year playing, and I'm still trying to get better at chord changes. Up until now I have not used a metronome, but tomorrow you can bet that I will begin. Great teaching style, too!

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You can do it!

[@melodyomorogbe]

Thank you, I'm going to try it

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Have fun!

[@RowlandGosling]

Thanks for the tips on the metronome! Well done :)

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Thanks 😃

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Great lesson, I am not sure I have ever heard it explained so clearly

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Wow thanks Dennis!

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Excellent lesson!

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This is beyond useful it’s fantastic!!

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Mam ,this is really new for me ,thank so much lots of ❤️❤️❤️.

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Appreciate that Mike

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It's really so much helpful,, thank you so much...

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This video has been ginormously helpful, thank you!

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Wow, this helped me out alot. My biggest problem, being an older beginner, learning this way is helping big time

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[@michaelkozenczak1666]

You are truly one of the best, at what speed should one strive for in chord changes?

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Thank you for a great informational video Loren.

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Any time Pat. Glad you liked it!

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I saw the other video and I'm so glad to see you published this! I need some clarity. Thanks!

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Glad it was helpful

[@pathfinderalin1562]

Thank you so much, for your timing, patience and for explaining so beautiful, I will try to learn with metronome! God bless you!

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[@garylearn3793]

You have been such a great help in my guitar journey! Thank you !

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You're right Gary!

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Another helpful video! Thanks. Love seeing that Gretsch in all your videos, as it looks a lot like mine except I don't have that Bigsby wammy bar.

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Nice. Yeah that's my George Harrison model.

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Hi Lauren, this video has really helped me both physically and mentally. I have been struggling to get my 66 years old fingers to move from cord to cord. Practice makes progress, right? Thanks so much for taking time to help us to play guitar out here in the KZbin world. 🤘🤘✌️

[@LaurenBateman]

William, you are very welcome.

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You have such excellent tutorials, often overlooked, that I would consider essentials, to becoming proficient on the guitar. Your instruction is clear and concise, and the subject matter, what to do and not do is very important. Thanks.

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Thank you so much!

[@stoopotts6908]

Thank you so much, Lauren, for creating this great metronome instruction video so quickly! It very clearly explains the process to use a metronome effectively while playing music. Since fast chord changes are not one of my strong points (yet), I'm going to add this to my practice sessions immediately! Thanks again! No wonder you have almost 58,000 subscribers!

[@LaurenBateman]

Stop aww thanks so much. Was it you who asked the question? I can't remember but I'm glad someone did. 🎸🎶

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Yes. I asked the question in the comments below your "3 BIGGEST Mistakes Beginner Guitarists Make" video. It was only a few days ago, so thank you again for your quick and terrific response!

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Your lesson are good and simple...thank you Ma’am

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You are welcome 😊

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great tips thanks!

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Thanks Lauren, this was very helpful.

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thank you. I just have started to learn how to play guitar last few months. I found that it is not easy.

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You can do it!

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@@LaurenBateman thank you for your support. I will try ...not to give up....😀

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Welcome to the channel!

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Thank u so much ❤️...u r really best teacher

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You are welcome!

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Thanks for your metronome instruction, this helps out a lot.

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You got it!

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Gracias Lauren you re the best teacher

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You're welcome

[@gregnuttall3637]

Thank you so much. I was needing this video. I've learned a lot.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it Greg

[@dianasantiago7164]

Metronome👊🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴 moving Faster,Yep🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴 Excellent lesson Excellent Teacher

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[@romiorg]

Thank you very much for this. It has helped me understand a lot at a moment I felt stuck.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped!

[@romiorg]

@@LaurenBateman yes it did! Thank you so much! Started at 60 BPM from A to Bm. And now I'm at 70 and so excited!! Loving your KZbin channel from Uruguay 🇺🇾

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Thanks for helping me set my expectations!😊

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Love your lessons, Thank you so much. I will add to my practice. You are Amazing!

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You're so welcome!

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Ok sist..thx

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Thank you, this has been my biggest hurdle. Since COVID I haven’t been able to ask anyone in person how to properly use the metronome.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad this lesson helped!

[@shorelinerach01]

Thanks for this video. I am on level 2 and will try speeding up the metronome tomorrow. 🙂 Need to trick my brain. 👍 Coming from the drums and the counting helps tremendously!

[@LaurenBateman]

I played drums as well. Made me a better guitar player 😃

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Hi lauren fab video thank you so much! Ive been playing for two years now and followed you quite alot and still struggling with fast rhythms for strumming seem to be playing the same one as my friends and wife say the same lol stumbled on this video and yes Ive got a metronome but admitted I don’t use it A lot ! Just watched ur vid twice and what a brilliant idea Ive sped up already but always room for improvement. Thank you again for your vids they are truly amazing 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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You're so welcome!

[@morgandayinthelife5484]

I don't know what to do with my guitar help me out

[@charlessmith8544]

Good lesson,

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you Charles!

[@JustBelinda21]

I am glad I found your channel. You teach so clear and understandable. Thank you for sharing this, I really had a problem with metronome my speed. Definitely, check your videos and learn from it. Great teacher.

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome to the channel!

[@JustBelinda21]

@@LaurenBateman thank you, Laura.

[@karenbolte5844]

Thanks Lauren, I am new to this but figured it out.😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!

[@rlgroshans]

Thank you for this lesson. I have struggled with chord changes.....I think this will really help. (And will get me over my fear of the metronome. LoL)

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You can do it!

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Wow super thank you 😊🤩

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Lovely trick man and thnq u. ❤❤

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Lauren you are an amazing teacher and you show proper techniques you've been a great motivator to the beginner 🌹.... I enjoy all your lessons.. and similarly practice it... I'm learning from an academy but believe me you.. just minute details are not been shared...

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Thank you so much!

[@lkaes]

great video and teacher

[@ElminVEVO]

I love your channel. Thank you so much

[@LaurenBateman]

So nice of you

[@lycanfawaz]

thank you very much for this video this is very helpful and useful video now i know how to use the metronome thank you again god bless ♥♥♥

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome! Glad it helped!

[@sundowner62james69]

Sure did find this lesson useful! Many thanks Lauren . ( Like your point about remembering to breathe . :) )

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[@ruirangel3897]

Thank you. 👍

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[@delonixregia16]

thanks so much! this really help me to play (learn) my guitar that ive left for a fev months✨

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That's great Fercilia 😃

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THANK YOU SO MUCH 😁😁

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I had brought my new guitar in 2023 now i am learning how to play guitar nicely thanks for telling us this useful tips Big fan Hope i can meet you oneday Love from Bangladesh!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@annhovland8407]

Great tutorial. Could you do a video on using a metronome with fingerstyle. I haven't found a video showing this. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching! We'll put that in consideration! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@gGXGUITAR]

Awesome video. Know I know how to use the nome the correct way now. Get tar made easy.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you.

[@Jack-hk1cc]

Great lesson...thanks 🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Jim, Glad you liked it!

[@jimkontos2595]

Would it help with leads and solos and bends

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Absolutely!

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Two thumbs up!

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👍👍

[@mr.awesomevibes6041]

Hello, thanks for the insight.💯helpful

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@enduringpromise]

I am wondering how to use the metronome with a strumming pattern like DDU UDU. I hear the clicks and it is causing my U U to shift. I cannot seem to keep my strumming in time. I am going to try a simpler pattern like DDUDD and work on this for a while and then see if I can remove a D and keep it in sync.

[@LaurenBateman]

If you are using a metronome on 4 beats, the up strum falls between the beats.

[@smiley50ish]

Brilliant i like using a drum beat feels more fun is this a NO NO should i start off with a metronome

[@LaurenBateman]

Drum beat is great too