- Should you record with a metronome?
- Does a metronome help with rhythm?
- Should you practice songs with a metronome?
Should you record with a metronome?
So if you're recording just a voice and instrument and it's an artistic choice, it'll probably fine to not use a metronome. But in most cases, you really should use a click track, or else your entire song could get screwed up.
Does a metronome help with rhythm?
A metronome can help players improve your timing or sense of rhythm because it, as a mechanical device, is accurate and consistent. It does not speed up or fall behind as we humans are prone to do.
Should you practice songs with a metronome?
While practicing with your metronome will be the most effective way to practice, there are alternatives to practicing rhythms when you are not able to use it. If you are able to access the song that you are learning, playing along with the track simultaneously helps keep your rhythm and is a fun way to practice.