or bad will continue, but on one point I think everyone at Bennett Piano Movers will agree...the humble metronome undoubtedly has its use.

Mechanical Metronomes
The most popular and early mechanical metronomes used an adjustable weight on the end of an inverted pendulum rod to control the tempo and was invented/designed by Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel in Amsterdam in 1814. One of the more common types of metronome is the Wittner Electronic metronome which uses a quartz crystal and simple dials and buttons to adjust the accuracy and tempo.


Electrical Metronomes
With the invention of electricity, many types of electrical metronomes were developed, Some by people with little knowledge of music and how the instrument was going to be used.This also made possible the invention of the Franz synchronous electric metronome in 1938. These metronomes were produced through June, 1994.

From 1950 to the present many versions of the electronic metronome including Seth Thomas, Sabine and Metone have been designed and sold in piano service stores throughout Atlanta.
Digital Metronomes

The introduction of low cost of microprocessors has made it possible to add other functions including:
• Tuning pitches
• accented beats
Make the Metronome Your Friend
• Buy a metronome with a light.• Buy a metronome with subdivision capabilities
• Buy a metronome that produces a different sound
• Buy single-function metronomes.
Let’s face it, a metronome can help a piano eventually, so why not start making that new friend today.