[Dave Wright]

Practicing with a metronome at different tempos , not only scales but standArds , blues , chord progressions etc . For me it really is at the centre of a solid practice regime and many times better for you than chucking on an aebersold . This is a 'note to self' really , just sharing .

 

[Sivari]

How do you do it? Do you put the metronome on every beat? I'm now also using the drummer of IRealBook as a metronome....

 

[jazzcat58]

very good point!..it actually can improve your reading, especially if you struggle with timing!..obviuosly start slowly and build up speed as you improve.
Scales are also good to practice with a metronome,you will see where you need to practice[speed] and with which scales you are weak on..seriously give it a try..

 

[jthole]

Yes, I do. With a mechanical one (an old Wittner) since I never got used to the click of those electronic metronomes. It is a great help in staying aware of your timing accuracy.

 

[swperry1]

How do you do it? Do you put the metronome on every beat? I'm now also using the drummer of IRealBook as a metronome....

You should use the metronome in different ways. On every beat is good, but it is really important to use it on 2+4, 1+3 , as well as just on 1: especially at faster tempos. When playing in odd meters (3,6,9, etc), it is important to play with the metronome on every beat, every 2 beats, and every three beats. This will get you used to playing in odd meters with a feel for every beat, duple feel or triple feel...A little confusing to write, but take a measure of 6/8 for example: Every beat would be pulses on 1,2,3,4,5,6. Duple: 1,3,5. Triple: 1,4. You can also just set it on one.

Hope that helps.