Should the metronome play during the whole piece?

Use it for practice, then play without it to keep the music expressive.

Learn the steady tempo first; rubato works better once the timing is solid.

Can I use it on a tablet on the piano stand?

Yes, it works in any tablet browser.

Online Metronome for Piano

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Set the time signature of your piece (for example 3/4 for a waltz) so the accented click falls on beat 1 of every bar. Practise each hand separately at a slow tempo, then together, and only speed up when both hands land exactly on the click. For fast passages, think of the click as every second note, or halve the tempo and play twice as many notes per click.

Step by step

Set the piece's time signature and a slow tempo.
Practise hands separately, then together.
Raise the tempo by about 5 BPM when it is even.

At a glance

Piece	Time signature	Tip
Waltz or minuet	3/4	Accent on beat 1
Most pop and classical studies	4/4	Count 1-2-3-4
Barcarolle or jig	6/8	Feel two groups of three

How to use a metronome for piano practice

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