Metronome Collection

A metronome, an essential tool for musicians since its inception in the Early 19th Century by Johann Maelzel, is depicted here in this engraving from the late 1800s

Various musical instruments

Metronome Ridden By J.P.Spencer York Racecourse 22 August 2000 Date: 22 August 2000

Metronome Collection: Metronome by Johann Maelzel

Metronome by Johann Maelzel. Private Collection

Illustration depicting the movement of the arm on a metronome

Metronome Collection: Early 20th Century metronome

Early 20th Century metronome. Wooden-cased analogue metronome from 1900. Metronomes are used by musicians to maintain a steady beat

Piano teacher
People You See. Piano teacher. From Teddy Bear (13 January 1965)

METRONOME. Line engraving, 19th century

Metronome Collection: Metronome on a Piano

Metronome on a Piano
A metronome, used for counting time to music, sitting on a piano. Date: 1960s

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A metronome, an essential tool for musicians since its inception in the Early 19th Century by Johann Maelzel, is depicted here in this engraving from the late 1800s. With its pendulum swinging back and forth, it sets a consistent tempo for various musical instruments, from the grand piano to the humble recorder. A piano teacher's trusted companion, the metronome ensures rhythmic accuracy and helps musicians master complex compositions. This illustration captures the elegance and precision of the metronome's movement, its arm sweeping back and forth in perfect synchronization with the beat. As the arm completes another cycle, it's a reminder of the unwavering rhythm that lies at the heart of music.