Basic Usage

What is the Guitar Metronome Analyzer?

The Guitar Metronome Analyzer is a practice tool that helps guitarists improve their timing accuracy. It analyzes your guitar picking against a metronome beat and provides detailed feedback on your timing precision.

How do I use the Metronome Analyzer?

Set your desired tempo using the BPM slider
Choose a difficulty level (Brutal, Human, or Forgiving)
Select a practice duration (20 or 40 seconds)
Click “Start Analysis” and play along with the metronome
Review your results and track your progress over time

What do the different difficulty levels mean?

Brutal: For advanced players, with very strict timing requirements (±3% timing window)
Human: For intermediate players, with moderate timing requirements (±10% timing window)
Forgiving: For beginners, with more lenient timing requirements (±20% timing window)

Technical Requirements

Does this work on mobile devices?

This tool is currently designed for desktop and laptop computers only. Mobile devices often pick up the metronome sound through their microphone, which interferes with the analysis.

What kind of microphone do I need?

Any standard computer microphone or audio interface will work. For best results, use a dedicated microphone or audio interface that can clearly pick up your guitar’s sound without too much background noise.

Why isn’t my microphone working?

Make sure you’ve granted microphone permissions to your browser. Look for a microphone icon in your browser’s address bar or check your browser’s settings. Also ensure your microphone is properly connected and selected as the input device.

Practice Sessions and Analytics

Why is my accuracy score so low?

Timing accuracy is challenging! Even professional guitarists might not score 100% on the Brutal setting. Start with the Forgiving difficulty and work your way up as you improve.

How is my accuracy calculated?

The analyzer measures how closely your picking aligns with the metronome beats. Perfect hits receive higher points, while early or late hits receive fewer points depending on how far off they are from the beat.

What do the colors in the Beat Timing Analysis mean?

Green: Perfect timing (within ±20ms of the beat)
Blue: Early (you played before the beat)
Orange: Late (you played after the beat)

How do streaks work?

Streaks track consecutive days of practice. Practice at least once per day to build your streak. Missing a day will reset your streak to 1 the next time you practice.

History and Progress Tracking

What’s the difference between Analysis History and Progress History?

Analysis History: Shows individual practice sessions with specific details about each session
Progress History: Shows aggregated data (daily, weekly, monthly) to help you visualize trends over time

How far back does my practice history go?

Your complete practice history is saved as long as you use the same browser and don’t clear your browser data. The various history views show different time periods:

Analysis History: Last 10, 50, or 200 sessions
Progress History: Last 60 days, weekly, or monthly views

Why can’t I see my latest practice session in the history?

Try refreshing the page or switching between history tabs. If you’ve just completed a session, it should appear in your history immediately, but occasionally the browser may need to be refreshed.

Troubleshooting

The analyzer isn’t detecting my playing

Make sure your microphone is working and has proper permissions
Play with a stronger attack so the analyzer can detect your picking
Check the input level meter during analysis to ensure your playing is being detected
Try adjusting your position relative to the microphone

The countdown starts but nothing happens afterward

This usually indicates a microphone permission issue. Check your browser settings and ensure you’ve granted microphone access to the website.

My results aren’t being saved

Make sure your browser allows local storage and cookies for the website. Clearing browser data will delete your practice history.

The metronome sound is too quiet/loud

Use your computer’s volume controls to adjust the metronome sound. The analyzer measures your playing, not the metronome sound, so changing the volume won’t affect your results.

Leaderboards and Sharing

How do the leaderboards work?

Leaderboards show the top performers in various categories:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Top: Best accuracy scores for that time period
Streak Champions: Users with the longest active practice streaks

How do I change my display name on the leaderboard?

Look for the “Display Name” field in the leaderboard section. If you’re logged in to the website, your account name will be used automatically.

Can I share my results?

Yes! After each practice session, you’ll see sharing options that let you:

Generate a shareable image of your results
Share directly to social media platforms
Download your results as an image

How is my data used?

Your practice data is used only for generating your personal analytics and the anonymized leaderboards. Email addresses, if provided, are used solely for practice tracking.

Best Practices

How often should I practice with the analyzer?

Consistent daily practice yields the best results. Even 5 minutes per day is more beneficial than occasional longer sessions.

What tempo should I start with?

Start with a comfortable tempo where you can play consistently. It’s better to master slower tempos before increasing speed. For beginners, 60-80 BPM is a good starting point.

How can I improve my timing accuracy?

Start slower than you think you need to
Practice with the metronome regularly
Focus on consistency rather than speed
Use the visual feedback to identify where you’re early or late
Practice problem spots in isolation

Should I always use the same difficulty level?

It’s good to challenge yourself occasionally, but consistent practice at a level where you can achieve 70-90% accuracy will yield the best results. Gradually increase difficulty as you improve.