8) METRONOME
Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano
at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CN43 piano's metronome tool helps learners to achieve this
by providing a steady beat to play along with.
STARTING THE METRONOME
Step 1
Press the TEMPO button.
The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn on and the metronome will begin counting with
a steady beat. The tempo in beats per minute will be shown in the LCD screen.
Step 2
Press the VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the tempo within the range of 10 - 400 beats per minute.
(20-800 BPM with eighth note rhythms).
Step 3
Press the TEMPO button again to stop the metronome.
CHANGING THE TIME SIGNATURE
The metronome produces two types of click, with the louder click heard on every fourth beat - this is a 4-beat or
4/4 time signature.
The metronome is capable of providing a down beat to indicate the beginning of the measure.
It is possible to select a different signature where appropriate. There are ten different times signatures available
on the CN43 piano: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 12/8.
Step 1
Press the BEAT button.
The LED indicator for the BEAT button will turn on and the metronome will begin counting.
The currently selected time signature and a visual indicator of each beat will be shown in the
LCD screen.
Tempo
Œ= 120
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Beat
= 4/4
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