What is measured
- Each note's start against the beat, early or late, drawn on a chart
- The share of notes early, on the beat and late, and the notes to look at again
- When the metronome goes silent, whether you rush or drag, and by how much
- A tolerance that tightens from beginner to advanced
- In these exercises, a set is good only if the rhythm is good too
Rhythm programmes
- Rhythms: simple meters, 6/8, syncopation, pickups, off-beats, 9/8 and 12/8, 5/8 and 7/8, two against three
- Pulse: subdivide, then keep the tempo while the metronome is silent
- Dotted rhythms, used again in scales and studies
Read the guide: Violin rhythm exercises
Questions
How can I improve my rhythm on the violin?
Count and subdivide out loud, practise with a metronome, then with a metronome that goes silent for some bars, to learn to keep the tempo alone. Knowing whether your notes tend to be early or late tells you what to correct.