2. Metronome Markings
Metronome markings are found at
the beginning of a piece of music.
They are combinations of notes and
numbers to indicate how many notes
can be played in ONE Minute
If there is a quarter note next to a
60, you would be able to play 60
quarter notes in one minute.
3. • A Metronome is a machine that keeps steady time.
• Metronome Markings are the most accurate from of Tempo
markings because the are exact
• There are Two kids of Metronomes
1.
Digital
2. Analogue
You can even now find virtual metronomes free On-line
On-Line Metronome
4. Tempo Markings
• Tempo Markings are subjective and not as accurate as
a Metronome Marking
• There are Many Tempo Markings. They are usually a
Italian word located at the top of the music
Some Tempo Markings are:
Largo, Adagio, Moderato, Allegro, Prestissimo
Slow Moderate Very Fast
5. REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is the Most reliable form of
Tempo Markings ?
2. What does the number stand for
That is used in a Metronome Marking?
3. List Four Tempo Markings from
Slowest to fastest.
4. Where are tempo Markings Located?
6. REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is the Most reliable form of
Tempo Markings ?
2. What does the number stand for
That is used in a Metronome Marking?
3. List Four Tempo Markings from
Slowest to fastest.
4. Where are tempo Markings Located?