A metronome is a device that helps the artist to keep steady time while practicing music. It is generally used to keep a steady tempo of the song and avoid it to sound too rushed or too slow. It beeps or clicks to indicate the rate and helps the musician to play along with the tempo.

Metronomes indicate tempo at the rate of Beats per Minute or BPM. 60 BPM is one beat per second which is quite slow while 240 BPM or 4 beats per minute is considered fast.

Here is a list of the top 6 metronomes to help to choose the one according to your requirements:

Boss BD-90 Talking Dr. Beat Metronome:

The range of beats indication of this metronome is 30-250 BPM. The constant tick-tock could get very stressful after a while so it comes with a very special feature of the human voice assistance. It has a microphone plug so that you could plug in your headphones and practice your music without bothering neighbors.

It has memory storage of 50 metronomes and 10 reference tone slots. It is quite multifunctional as it can be plugged in to many electronic instruments.

Merits:

• Three different click sounds for differentiation
• Human voice count feature
• Multifunctional
• Drum machine beats available

Demerits:

• Needs a 9 V power supply
• The stand of the metronome is not much durable

Wittner 836 Taktell Piccolo:

If you are old school and are looking for something classic, then your search might end here. It does not require any battery or other digital stuff. All you need to do is to wind it up to the key you are practicing and that’s it! Let the arm swing back and forth to indicate the rate. The metronome does not come with a tone of the downbeat so it must be handled by a well-experienced music artist who does not need a sound indication for downbeat.

Merits:

• Classic metronome
• No need of batteries
• Attractive by looks
• Small and easy to carry

Demerits:

• Hard to differentiate between downbeats as it has no indication for them
• Not suitable for beginners

Seiko SQ50-V Quartz Metronome:

If you don’t want to spend too much on another music accessory and want something simple and efficient which just fulfils its purpose, this Seiko SQ50-V Quartz is the ideal choice for you. This metronome consists of a large LED light that blinks to indicate the rate of tempo. It has two different click sounds for both upbeat and downbeat which makes it suitable for beginners. It also has a microphone slot which that will allow you to plug in your earphones.

Merits:

• Affordable price
• Two click sounds for better accessibility.
• Compact in nature
• Basic metronome ideal for occasional use

Demerits:

• Microphone slot only support mono, i.e., sound will come out of only 1 earphone.
• Not for someone who uses a metronome on a frequent basis.

Korg TM60BK Metronome:

The Korg series is one of the most popular metronomes. It is designed to be used as a metronome as well as a tuner. The updated version TM60BK is much better than the previous variants. A significant change can be observed in the battery life of the new model. A stand and new battery compartment is also added to the enhanced version.

Its large backlit display for better visibility adds up to its various features. The metronome can indicate tempo range from 30 to 252 BPM. The memory backup of this Korg Metronome is also very good.

Merits:

• A large backlit display
• Serves the purpose of both metronome and tuner
• Excellent battery life
• Auto-power off function
• Convenient memory backup

Demerits:

• The tuner mode might not be easy to understand for beginners.

Matrix Tuner (MR600):

If you are looking for a metronome with a dial, this one is for you. Matrix Turner MR600 comes with a wheel-style dial. You just have to rotate the dial to the desired tempo and that’s it! With LED indicators, two kinds of sound and microphone plug-in slot, it becomes more accessible for beginners.

Merits:

• Battery operated
• Easy to transport
• Comes with a A440 reference pitch

Demerits:

• No additional features other than the basic metronome feature of indicating tempo.
• The count range of MR600 is 40-216 BPM which is lower than other metronomes on the list.

Wittner Tuner 813M:

If you are looking for a classy Metronome, then look no further. Wittner tuner 813M is made up of walnut colored wood which makes it durable and classy. The product is genuine and well-tested during manufacturing. Hence, the chances of it being faulty are meager. This metronome, though traditional in appearance does not weigh more than a pound.

Merits:

• Classy appearance
• Light-weight
• Durable

Demerits:

• It does not support digital features because if it being a mechanical metronome.
• Not as accurate as electrical metronome
• Contains a lot of mechanical parts which increases the chance of breakage.

Conclusion:

Looking at these items, you have to consider which the best metronome is for you. We recognize that customer has different needs, which ensures that options across the board vary. So, compare the items and choose your best instrument accordingly.