the metronome is a great tool for any practicing musician ⋆♪ never used one before? it’s a device that ticks at a steady beat, just like a clock, to help you keep time as you play. you can find physical metronomes or, more popular nowadays, digital ones online and through the app store. to use it, set the tempo (in bpm, or beats per minute) of your song and then listen closely and play along to the beat. this can be a game-changer if you’re trying to speed up a tricky passage or get the rhythm of a new piece down pat ✔︎⋆。°。play with a metronome to ensure that you don’t speed up on easier parts of a song and slow down on the harder ones!