an independent metronome is very helpful
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:55 pm
I found an electronic metronome that someone had thrown away and discovered it is a great aid in practicing difficult passages. AFAIK PS has no way of letting its metronome run continuously independently and this is where the external one comes in handy
I set the independent metronome for a slow tempo at first, one where I can easily handle the passage I am trying to master. As the metronome runs, as soon as I finish the passage, without a break I immediately return to the start of the passage and play it again, over and over and over as I get it down perfectly. Then, I increase the tempo and repeat.
With the built in PS metronome this can't be done. Though I can highlight a passage to practice, after playing it I have to click on the PLAY button to clear the screen of error notes and get the PS metronome to start again. This breaks up the playing in order to do the reset.
Allowing the PS metronome to run continuously would be a nice feature.
I set the independent metronome for a slow tempo at first, one where I can easily handle the passage I am trying to master. As the metronome runs, as soon as I finish the passage, without a break I immediately return to the start of the passage and play it again, over and over and over as I get it down perfectly. Then, I increase the tempo and repeat.
With the built in PS metronome this can't be done. Though I can highlight a passage to practice, after playing it I have to click on the PLAY button to clear the screen of error notes and get the PS metronome to start again. This breaks up the playing in order to do the reset.
Allowing the PS metronome to run continuously would be a nice feature.