Day 1: Understanding Your Metronome
Start by familiarizing yourself with your metronome's features. Practice clapping along with simple quarter note beats at 60 BPM. Focus on matching your claps exactly with the clicks.
Day 2: Basic Note Values
Set your metronome to 60 BPM and practice playing or clapping:
- Whole notes (1 click per note)
- Half notes (2 clicks per note)
- Quarter notes (1 note per click)
Day 3: Eighth Notes
At 60 BPM, practice playing two eighth notes per click. Focus on keeping both notes evenly spaced between the clicks.
Day 4: Simple Scales
Play a C major scale with quarter notes at 60 BPM. Gradually increase tempo to 80 BPM as you become comfortable.
Day 5: Simple Songs
Choose an easy piece you know well (like "Mary Had a Little Lamb") and play it with the metronome at a comfortable tempo.
Day 6: Dynamic Control
Practice playing scales or simple patterns while maintaining consistent tempo through dynamic changes (loud and soft).
Day 7: Putting It All Together
Combine all elements from the week into a short practice session. Alternate between scales, simple songs, and rhythm exercises.
Tip: Keep a practice journal to track your progress and tempo increases throughout the week.
