Multi-Level Metronome Exercise

A multi-level exercise for basic timing, subdivision and accents

This learning path will walk you through an exercise for playing with the metronome. It starts simple and progresses in difficulty. Essentially, it will have 6 stages. First, you'll learn to play with a slow metronome click using the alternating thumb roll. Next, you'll learn an accent pattern to gain even greater control over your dynamics. Following that, you'll learn to "subdivide" the beat and play two roll notes per clicks - these are eighth notes. Then, we'll do the accent pattern again, but with the eighth note rolls. Then, we'll subdivide the each beat further and play 4 roll notes per click - these are the 16th notes. Finally, the accent pattern will be applied to that as well. Counting out loud or clapping the beat with the metronome is very important. If you struggle with basic timing, working on this is even more important than playing, please do not skip this step!