Contents

Introduction

The taskbar:

Start/Stop

Sound on/off

Setup parameters

Visual metronome

Instrument tuner

Help

Disclaimer

Appendices:

A. Tempo designations table

B. Note frequencies


Introduction

MetroMon v1.01 is a freeware program that runs on Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT computers.  It is intended to be an aid for musicians and contains following features:

both audio and visual metronome

instrument tuner (by keys, frequency or guitar strings)

uses the internal computer speaker, so there is no need for a sound card or MIDI device.

options include: frequency settings, speed, beats per measure.

For questions, problems, remarks or useful tips, contact the author:

Jef Rozenski

e-mail : jef@i.am

http://i.am/jef


Disclaimer

This software is freeware and is provided by the author 'as is' and any expressed or implied warranties, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.  In no event shall the author be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.


Setup parameters

All setup parameters are stored in the METROMON.INI file and automatically reloaded when the program is restarted.

Tempo

This value indicates the metronome speed.  It is expressed as the number of quarter notes per minute.  For common settings see the Tempo indicator table

Minimum value: 10

Maximum value: 400

Beats per bar

Set the amount of beats per bar to an appropriate value.  The first count of every bar will sound different (see settings of the frequencies below). e.g. for a piece written in 3/4, set the beats per bar to 3.

Minimum value: 1

Maximum value: 8

Beep length

Set the beep length to a desired value.  This may vary from computer to computer and depends on the microprocessor speed.

Minimum value: 1

Maximum value: 8

Beep first beat

The first beat of every bar will sound this frequency when the metronome is running and the sound is on.  Test the sound using the [TEST] button.

Minimum value: 100

Maximum value: 5000

Beep other beats

Starting from the second beat up to the beat defined in 'beats per bar', the metronome will sound this frequency when the metronome is running and the sound is on.  The sound can be tested using the [TEST] button.

Minimum value: 100

Maximum value: 5000


Visual metronome

When the metronome is running, this screen shows images changing every beat allowing the metronome to run without sound.  The images are spacially separated and differ in color.  Swith to the setup or tuner mode if this visual aid is not desired.


Instrument tuner

Three different tuner modes can be used:

Keyboard mode

Clicking the keys with the mouse will sound the corresponding tone.  Octave settings are defined by pressing one of the buttons above the keyboard where [C'-B'] is the lowest octave and [c''-b''] is the highest octave preprogrammed.  All frquencies are base on a = 440 Hz.  For a list, see Appendix B

Frequency mode

Adjust the frequency in the window by pressing the [up] or [down] arrows or by typing in the desired sound frequency (in Hz).  Pressing the [frequency] button will generate the tone.

Minimum value: 100

Maximum value: 5000

Guitar mode

Clicking on one of the six strings will sound the corresponging tone.  This can be used for quick guitar tuning.  Frequencies are based on a = 440 Hz.


appendix A: tempo dsignations table

Appendix A: tempo designations table

Tempo      beats per minute    meaning

largo          40-60          very slow

larghetto      60-66          slower

adagio         66-76          slow

andante        76-108         medium tempo

moderato      108-120         moderate

allegro       120-166         moderately fast

presto        168-200         fast

prestissimo   200-208         very fast

note: these are approximate values.


Appendix B: note frequencies (Hz)

Note       C'-B'     C-B      c-b     c'-b'   c''-b''

C          65.41   130.81   261.63   523.26  1046.52

C# or Db   69.29   138.59   277.18   554.36  1108.72

D          73.41   146.83   293.66   587.32  1174.64

D# or Eb   77.78   155.56   311.13   622.26  1244.52

E          82.41   164.81   329.63   659.26  1318.52

F          89.81   179.61   359.23   718.46  1436.92

F# or Gb   92.49   184.99   369.99   739.98  1479.96

G          98.00   196.00   392.00   784.00  1568.00

G# or Ab  103.82   207.65   415.30   830.60  1661.20

A         110.00   220.00   440.00   880.00  1760.00

A# or Bb  116.54   233.08   466.16   932.32  1864.64

B         123.47   264.94   493.88   987.76  1975.52

note: these frequencies are based on a = 440 Hz.