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User Guide

Learn how to make the most of MNTN's features with this comprehensive guide.

Metronome Features

Setting BPM

BPM (Beats Per Minute) can be adjusted from 20 to 300.

Drag the slider left or right to set your desired tempo. As a general guide: Ballads: 60-80, Medium tempo: 100-120, Up-tempo: 140-180.

You can also tap the number to input the BPM value directly using your keyboard.

Using Tap Tempo

The "TAP" button lets you set tempo by feel.

Tap the "TAP" button 4 or more times consecutively to the rhythm of the song you want to play. The BPM will be automatically calculated from your tap intervals and the metronome will be set to that tempo.

Tapping along with a song makes it easy to find the exact tempo.

Choosing Time Signatures

MNTN supports 5 time signatures.

  • 4/4: The most common time signature, used in pop, rock, jazz, and many other genres.
  • 3/4: The waltz time signature with emphasis on the first beat.
  • 6/8: A variation of 2-beat time, suitable for songs with frequent triplets.
  • 5/4: An odd time signature commonly found in progressive rock and jazz.
  • 7/8: A complex odd time signature appearing in ethnic music and progressive rock.

Select the time signature that matches your song.

Effective Use of Backbeat Mode

Backbeat Mode is MNTN's signature feature for developing internal timing. Progressive training helps you develop the ability to play without metronome dependency.

Lv1: All Beats

Start with Lv1 as a normal metronome. Practice until you can play accurately with the click. As a guideline, move to Lv2 when you can play steadily for 5 minutes.

Lv2: Backbeat Emphasis

Beats 2 and 4 are emphasized. Play while consciously maintaining beats 1 and 3 yourself. This may feel awkward at first, but it's the first step in developing internal timing. Move to Lv3 after 5 stable minutes at Lv2.

Lv3: Backbeats Only

Only beats 2 and 4 produce click sounds. You must maintain beats 1 and 3 entirely on your own timing. This is where your internal timing grows significantly.

Lv4: Complete Silence

No click sounds at all. Play relying only on visual feedback. This is the final goal. If you can play steadily at Lv4, you have developed solid internal timing.

Important: Don't rush through each level. Progress only when you're fully stable. Advancing too quickly reduces the effectiveness.

Choosing Sound Options

MNTN offers 2 sound options.

  • Normal: Standard click sound. Easy to hear and suitable for all practice situations.
  • Quartz: High-pitched, sharp click sound. Easy to hear during drum practice or in loud environments.

Choose based on your practice environment and instrument.

Tuner Features

Using the Auto Tuner

Open the tuner tab and play your instrument. The pitch will be automatically detected and displayed.

The center of the screen shows the note name (C, D, E, etc.) and a needle indicator. Tune your instrument until the needle is centered.

  • Needle left: Pitch is low (adjust toward sharp)
  • Needle center: Accurately tuned
  • Needle right: Pitch is high (adjust toward flat)

When accurately tuned, the screen color changes for visual confirmation.

Tuning Tips

  • Quiet environment: Tune in a location with minimal ambient noise.
  • Bring instrument close to microphone: Moving your instrument closer to your smartphone's microphone enables more accurate detection.
  • Produce stable tones: Very short or unstable sounds are difficult to detect, so play solid, sustained tones.
  • Before every practice: Always tune before practicing. Practicing with correct pitch is the shortcut to improvement.

Tuning Fork Features

Tuning Fork Basics

The tuning fork tab can play reference tones for all 12 chromatic notes × 4 octaves (48 sounds total).

Tap a note name button (C, C#, D, etc.) on the screen to play that tone. Select octave from the top of the screen (octaves 2-5).

The standard reference is A4 = 440Hz.

Using as Drone Sound

Turn on "continuous playback" to keep the sound playing. This can be used as a drone sound.

A drone sound is a constant tone played continuously as a reference for practicing performance and harmony.

For example, playing a C major scale while a C drone sound is playing helps develop pitch sense and harmonic awareness. This is a practice method commonly used in Indian music.

Choosing Octaves

Select the octave matching your instrument's range.

  • Octave 2 (low range): Bass, cello, etc.
  • Octave 3 (mid-low range): Guitar, violin, etc.
  • Octave 4 (mid range): Vocals, saxophone, etc.
  • Octave 5 (high range): Flute, soprano, etc.

Choosing the octave matching your instrument or vocal range enables more effective practice.

Settings and Useful Features

Volume Adjustment

Use the volume slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust metronome and tuning fork volume. Set appropriate volume based on your environment and instrument volume.

Language Switching

Switch between 7 languages (日本語, English, Español, Français, Deutsch, 中文, 한국어) using the language button in the top right.

Data Storage

BPM settings, volume, selected time signature, language settings, etc. are automatically saved in your browser. Your previous settings will be maintained on your next visit.

We do not collect any personal information, so you can use the app with confidence.

FAQ

For more detailed information, please see the FAQ page.