It’s one of the most valuable practice tools available to you as a pianist. A piano metronome produces a steady pulse, which will help you to “stay in time” when playing. Here are some reason why a metronome is essential for every pianist:
1. It will improve your natural sense of timing
Working on your natural sense of timing by using a metronome in practice will put an end to wavering speeds and pauses. Remember to begin with a slow tempo when you are starting a new piece. To play fast, you need to play slow. Gradually building up that tempo will help strengthen your body’s natural pulse. The more you practice with it, the stronger your sense of timing will be!
2. It will help you track your progress
Keeping track of your progress will help you to create goals in your practices. It will also help you visualise a timeline of how far you have come with a particular piece, and how far you have yet to go before perfecting it.
3. It will strengthen your sight-reading skills
The most important piece of advice any teacher or fellow pianist could give you when it comes to sight reading is to never stop playing, no matter how many mistakes you make. Having your metronome on during sight reading will massively aid you in your attempts to not stop playing the piece.
