Metronome discussion thread

I started at 40 tpm. It was hell. Almost gave up. And slowly it started to sink in. I realized I always stumbled on the same few configurations. I worked (still working btw) on specific solutions for those.

I agree with ThatGuy, don't hesitate to go back and forth. It's different from music as you never repeat the same piece. But it is similar as you have to hyper-focus on the task. By the way, as frustrating as it is, if you miss one beat, just one beat, stop and scramble.

ThatGuy, what do you play? I play piano, mostly Bach, Scarlatti and XIXth century.
 
luisgepeto: start with metronomeonline.com. 40 tps might feel hard and frustrating at first. Just don't give up. Everybody has to go through it.

phil: Domenico. I love the mix of Italian heritage and Spanish influence. My favorites are Brahms, Schubert (impromptus), Faure and Frank. What do you play from Rach? I love his concertos (1 and 2 especially) but I don't know much of his piano solo work?
 
JL58 said:
ThatGuy, what do you play? I play piano, mostly Bach, Scarlatti and XIXth century.
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Mainly only oboe now. i used to play piano and i'm probably going to start again once i find the time. I'm looking into trumpet for our school jazz and marching band.
 
I don't play the piano very well, so my enjoyment of Rach is limited to listening. My instrument is the flute, so I have a great appreciation for Faure, to be sure! I also love some of Schubert's chamber music, for what it's worth.

Rach's concertos are all right, but don't really hold a candle to his preludes imo. Here's my favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D8hIeTwmck (Op 23 #5) Also check out #4 if you get the time. My piano teacher said if I listened to him it would change my life :)

back on topic: I tried cubing with a metronome the other day and couldn't get much above 54 without having to skip beats... I'm especially slow between finishing my OLLs and recognizing PLLs
 
felix said:
My question: how many pieces ahead do people look for usually?
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While doing the pair I look at the u layer for next pair, I also remember if I put corners in the d layer and which slots i already filled in.
 
What I do is start at 100 beats per minute, solve F2L, then ramp it up a few BPM, solve F2L and continue getting faster until I get to 160 BPM. Then I stay there and solve F2L for a while at that tempo before moving on to other practice routines.
 
luisgepeto said:
I have a similar doubt. A friend told me to start at 100 but when I put 100 into the metronome speed in the CCT it goes way to fast. Can somebody help me?
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In CCT, the value you put in determines the delay between beats,not the beats/min. Therefore, you should probably put it in somewhere around 800-1000 to start off.
 
Metronomes can be good for helping lookahead, no doubt, but i think its just as important to spend more time on the actual solving portion of the solve. Like, try and analyze everything you do when pairing up F2L pieces. One of the best things to do is find where the pieces are, then close your eyes, pair them up and insert them before opening your eyes. That way, from the second you spot the corner and edge, you don't have to look at them ever again and can maximize your lookahead.

The more comfortable you get with what moves you're doing and where the pieces will end up after certain algs, the easier it will be to look ahead. Lookahead will improve almost no matter what with just repetitive practice.

PEACE!
 
Improving F2L...in a fun way!

Using a metronome to get rid of the long pauses in your solves is a common practice. You have to set the metronome at a speed and turn a face of your cube at every click during your F2L solve. Now, I am making a race having to do with people that need help with F2L. Your goal is to reach 208 BMP, and people will be racing you to it. Here is a website if you don't have a metronome: http://www.metronomeonline.com/
Just set it at a speed you are comfortable with and start practicing. Anyone can join if they need help on F2L! If you fully master it, you should be well under 20 seconds. Your goal after that is 10 seconds (special cases), then, 8 seconds or lower (learning cases.) If making the cross is dragging you down, check out this video made by badmephisto:
And here's how to speed up your F2L:
Okay now, here are the results so far:

spdcbr: 208 BMP

byu: 208 BMP

grama: largo
 
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spdcbr said:
If you fully master it, you should be well under 20 seconds. Your goal after that is 10 seconds (special cases), then, 8 seconds or lower (learning cases.)
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Why is "learning cases" last? And how can you improve so much on something you've "fully mastered"?
 
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