Maestro
The Conducting Metronome
$2.99
7.0for iPhone, Apple Watch
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About Maestro
A musically visual metronome that inspires musical expression rather than mechanical execution. When practicing with this metronome, the animated beat patterns will reinforce the peripheral vision used when following a conductor.
Be able to practice without the click, while keeping to a strict tempo. Always know where you are INSIDE the beat with the traditional musical beat patterns developed over ages of musical performance practice, not an arbitrary circle or side to side motion for all meters and styles.
This metronome is an invaluable learning tool for conductors when using the Conductor's Point of View.
All the conducting patterns are based on Max Rudolf's "Grammar of Conducting" and my professional conducting experience of 20+ years.
Instructions:
Double tap to start. Swipe horizontally or pinch to stop.
Long Press triggers Tap Tempo, tap anywhere more than twice to set the tempo. Then wait and it will start conducting.
Apple Watch Support:
On the Apple Watch, view animations from 1 through 12 beats (time signatures). Adjust the tempo with the crown or by sliding on the animating pattern or the setting tempo bar.
Features:
• Adjust the tempo, 16 to 256 bpm, by dragging up/down anywhere, using the + and - buttons, or by tapping it via Tap Tempo
• 48 different beat patterns (meters): 1 through 12(3+3+3+3)
• Staccato, Neutral, Legato, and Reduced (see below) pattern styles
• Patterns are displayed from the Performer's or Conductor's Point of View
• Optional 2, 3, or 4 subdivisions of the beat
• Set 0, 1, or 2 'pick-up' beats (get playing quicker)
Preferences:
• Choose from 16 pairs of 'tick and 'tock' sounds
• Customizable colors of the baton, pattern and texts
• Customizable transparencies of the beat pattern and background image
A note about pattern variations and reductions:
A 5/4 bar can be divided either 3+2 or 2+3 depending on the music.
The 'Reduced' style:
At faster tempos, a legato 3 pattern turns into a one pattern while still clicking the three beats. A 6(2+2+2) changes into 3 while a 6(3+3) changes into 2 while still clicking 6 beats.
The Automatic Reduction setting automatically adjusts the pattern when the tempo reaches a level that requires it. Switching the Reduced Pattern switch on, forces the reduced pattern at all tempos.
Conductor's Point of View - automatically flips the beat pattern for conductors to learn and practice the patterns. This mode shows you the path the tip of your baton should take while conducting.
Performer’s Point of View - the conductor’s beat pattern as seen from the ensemble musicians. Recommended view while practicing your instrument.
Supports all orientations for easier use while plugged in.
Be able to practice without the click, while keeping to a strict tempo. Always know where you are INSIDE the beat with the traditional musical beat patterns developed over ages of musical performance practice, not an arbitrary circle or side to side motion for all meters and styles.
This metronome is an invaluable learning tool for conductors when using the Conductor's Point of View.
All the conducting patterns are based on Max Rudolf's "Grammar of Conducting" and my professional conducting experience of 20+ years.
Instructions:
Double tap to start. Swipe horizontally or pinch to stop.
Long Press triggers Tap Tempo, tap anywhere more than twice to set the tempo. Then wait and it will start conducting.
Apple Watch Support:
On the Apple Watch, view animations from 1 through 12 beats (time signatures). Adjust the tempo with the crown or by sliding on the animating pattern or the setting tempo bar.
Features:
• Adjust the tempo, 16 to 256 bpm, by dragging up/down anywhere, using the + and - buttons, or by tapping it via Tap Tempo
• 48 different beat patterns (meters): 1 through 12(3+3+3+3)
• Staccato, Neutral, Legato, and Reduced (see below) pattern styles
• Patterns are displayed from the Performer's or Conductor's Point of View
• Optional 2, 3, or 4 subdivisions of the beat
• Set 0, 1, or 2 'pick-up' beats (get playing quicker)
Preferences:
• Choose from 16 pairs of 'tick and 'tock' sounds
• Customizable colors of the baton, pattern and texts
• Customizable transparencies of the beat pattern and background image
A note about pattern variations and reductions:
A 5/4 bar can be divided either 3+2 or 2+3 depending on the music.
The 'Reduced' style:
At faster tempos, a legato 3 pattern turns into a one pattern while still clicking the three beats. A 6(2+2+2) changes into 3 while a 6(3+3) changes into 2 while still clicking 6 beats.
The Automatic Reduction setting automatically adjusts the pattern when the tempo reaches a level that requires it. Switching the Reduced Pattern switch on, forces the reduced pattern at all tempos.
Conductor's Point of View - automatically flips the beat pattern for conductors to learn and practice the patterns. This mode shows you the path the tip of your baton should take while conducting.
Performer’s Point of View - the conductor’s beat pattern as seen from the ensemble musicians. Recommended view while practicing your instrument.
Supports all orientations for easier use while plugged in.
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What's New in the Latest Version 7.0
Last updated on Mar 12, 2023
Old Versions
Conducting pattern animations for Apple Watch. General updates and stability improvements.
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Version History
7.0
Mar 12, 2023
Conducting pattern animations for Apple Watch. General updates and stability improvements.
6.2
Apr 2, 2019
Added 17 more time signatures for a total of 48.
6.1
Feb 5, 2019
Minor update with stability improvements.
6.0
Feb 5, 2018
Updated for iPhone X and iOS 11. Apple Watch improvements. Subdivision into 4. Mutability. Other minor and major improvements.
5.1
Mar 3, 2016
Fixed the app store redirect bug.
5.0.3
Apr 19, 2015
Apple Watch app. A visual metronome on your wrist for quick access.
Added a 'force reduction' for more versatility with unevenly subdivided meters.
Updated user interface.
Added a 'force reduction' for more versatility with unevenly subdivided meters.
Updated user interface.
4.5
Aug 1, 2014
Updated user interface and other improvements.
4.0
Dec 6, 2012
Added Tap Tempo, Pickup Beats, and Subdivisions.
Improved Sound Engine and accuracy.
Increased tempo range to 10 to 300 bpm.
Updated for 4" display on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Additional minor improvments.
Improved Sound Engine and accuracy.
Increased tempo range to 10 to 300 bpm.
Updated for 4" display on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Additional minor improvments.
3.0
Oct 21, 2010
Updated for iPhone 4's Retina Display.
Also includes minor fixes, and stability improvements.
Improved graphics and interface.
Also includes minor fixes, and stability improvements.
Improved graphics and interface.
2.5
Jan 2, 2010
You can now choose different sounds for the metronome.
(18 different pairs)
(18 different pairs)
2.1
Oct 30, 2009
• You can change the color of the baton to any color, not just the predefined options.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• addition of a pattern queue to allow for repeated groups of measures.
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• addition of a pattern queue to allow for repeated groups of measures.
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
2.0
Jul 28, 2009
• Increased the number of patterns to 124.
• Added a visible pattern behind the baton.
• Added savable preferences:
• The ability to change the color of the baton and the color of the text and pattern.
• The ability to change the transparency of the pattern and the background image.
• The tempo will be saved between uses.
• Improved the interface and instructions.
• Added a visible pattern behind the baton.
• Added savable preferences:
• The ability to change the color of the baton and the color of the text and pattern.
• The ability to change the transparency of the pattern and the background image.
• The tempo will be saved between uses.
• Improved the interface and instructions.
1.1
May 8, 2009
1.0
Apr 2, 2009
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Maestro.
iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
Maestro supports English
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