Newbie Question about a Metronome

[homercaholic]

Im pretty much a newb and I dont have a metronome yet so i looking into getting one. Anyway, I looked on ebay and the thought of paying less then 35 bucks is pretty great for a university student with no job

Anyway, on ebay I came across this one for only 10 bucks but since they normally sell for 35+ im wondering if this one is worth it. Doesnt need to be fancy, just keep the beat. So any opinions?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-SEIKO-DM-20-P...QQcmdZViewItem

[Bass]

Homercaholic, I sent you a "Private Message".

[Matthew Bryson]

Originally Posted by homercaholic

(snip)but since they normally sell for 35+ im wondering if this one is worth it.

I didn't follow the link, but I can tell you that metronomes do NOT normally go for $35 and up. I would say that you should be able to get one for $10 or less at any neighborhood music store if you just want something that will click out the beat.

I use a very cheap metornome.

[homercaholic]

I did check out the music store, thats where I got the 35 from but Im not sure where else I would go cause there isnt a whole lot of variety of music places. Would places like walmart sell them?

[tr68gt]

I did a google search a while back and downloaded this:

http://www.pinkandaint.com/weirdmet.shtml

It's pretty versatile, I use it all the time

[EricF]

tr68gt - That looks pretty cool. Free is good.

[homercaholic]

I downloaded it and the program looks pretty good. I can get this one off ebay in about 45 minutes for 1 penny plus 10 bucks shipping for when i need it. Is it really going to matter its not a Korg or a Boss or a brand name device?

http://www.bartoc.com/product/chromatic/threeinone0.jpg

Heres the seller discription

Metronome and Chromatic Tuner

* 3-in-1 Combo: Metronome, Auto & Manual Tuning.
* Default reference note 440HZ.
* Will tune 5 & 6 string basses, 7 string guitars, violins, etc.
* Calibration function
* Wide pitch detection range A0 (27.50 Hz)-- B7 (3951.07 Hz)
* Selectable reference pitch from 430 Hz to 449 Hz in 1 Hz steps
* Quickly determines the note name and range for any kind of musical instrument
* Built in speaker for tone generation.
* Highly visual liquid crystal pendulum
* Pitch Display: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B
* Built-in microphone for tuning acoustic instruments.
* 1/4" jack input for tuning electric instrument
* Earphone jack so only you can hear it
* Built in reference tone available.
* AAA Batteries included.
* Contact Microphone included.
* Dimension: 96mm x 60mm x 13mm

[Big_Will]

Use this while you wait!

www.metronomeonline.com

[lola99]

Bigwill, that's the one I use. Boring but simple and to the point Using a metronome is absolutely essential for me.