Metronome

Wittner metronome repair

Wittner metronome repair

Coat the gears with a small amount of WD40 (or similar lubricant). Spray the lubricant where the winding mechanism is connected to the gears. Wind the metronome slowly, while observing the gears. The WD40 should be enough to loosen sticky parts that are keeping the pendulum from swinging.

  1. Can you fix a metronome?
  2. Can you Overwind a metronome?
  3. What is a Wittner metronome used for?
  4. How do you stop a metronome?

Can you fix a metronome?

Metronomes can be adjusted by sliding the weight up and down on the pendulum. This changes the tempo of the metronome. Though durable and highly reliable, metronomes do sometimes require repair.

Can you Overwind a metronome?

Do not overwind the metronome; doing so will break the spring mechanism. Unless you are skilled in precision mechanics --- such as a watchmaker --- it is advisable not to take apart the metronome gears in an effort to replace or repair them.

What is a Wittner metronome used for?

​The metronome is a tool used by musicians of all levels to help keep time and practice tempo. MOTAL's Wittner metronome is a replica that was developed in 1890 by Arthur Gough Pinfold “to provide a simple, cheap, efficient, noiseless, and readily portable instrument” for indicating different times in music.

How do you stop a metronome?

  1. You can stop the metronome at any time by placing the pendulum under the holder at the top, but you must let it run all the way down if you are going to let it sit unused for awhile. ...
  2. I would recommend that you let it unwind to relieve the tension stress on the wound up spring. ...
  3. The metronome can be stopped.

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