Beginner guides

Rhythm
made practical.

Tempo and metre are the two things every instrument shares. These guides cover setting a metronome honestly, raising a tempo in steps that stick, counting subdivisions aloud and measuring the BPM of a track by tapping along with it.

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How to Use a Metronome Without Feeling Rigid

How to use a metronome in music practice: set the BPM and time signature, count subdivisions, raise the tempo in steps and stay relaxed while you play.

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How to Calculate BPM by Tapping or Timing

How to calculate BPM: use the 60-divided-by-seconds formula, count beats per minute over a timed sample and check the answer with a tap tempo tool.

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