The Better Metronome

Why This Metronome is Better:

This metronome uses the Maelzel scale, offering significant advantages over standard online metronomes:

1. Consistent Percentage Increases: Each step is about a 3.6% tempo increase, regardless of the starting speed. This allows for smooth, gradual tempo changes that feel natural at any BPM.
2. Predictable Doubling: It always takes exactly 16 steps to double or halve the tempo, making it easy to track your progress when increasing speed.
3. Adaptive Increments: As the BPM increases, so does the size of each step. This maintains the feeling of a consistent change even at higher speeds.
4. Superior to Standard Online Metronomes: Most online metronomes use a 1x1 scale where each step is just 1 BPM. This makes the percentage increase smaller at higher tempos, making it harder to perceive changes and less efficient for gradual speed training.
5. Matches Traditional Metronomes: This scale corresponds to the markings on mechanical metronomes, providing a familiar experience for musicians.