Flamenco metronome
A flamenco metronome is a tool for studying Flamenco - rhythms . There are different versions as free or proprietary software , recently also for smartphones , or as hardware that can be connected to a computer and programmed.
The audio-visualization of rhythms of the different flamenco genres ( Palos ) using the flamenco clock (Reloj Flamenco) helps to better understand the alternating time signature . With such metronomes z. B. the compás (rhythm unit in flamenco) can be practiced on the guitar or with the palmas (clapping hands). Depending on the version, such a metronome has other options, such as B. infinite adjustment of the tempo, select different sounds for the metronome click, various percussion elements (z. B. Palmas, Cajon , Djembés , Darbukas , panderos , Tacones ) a different volume for the stressed and unstressed beats, load your own compositions or Note player with cursor running synchronously with the music (only applies to the metronome by Gerhard Graf-Martinez ), which shows various flamenco genres (including Bulerías , Soleares , Alegrías , Siguiriyas ) in sound and animation ( notes and tablature ).