METRONOME Information: 

Why Use a Metronome 

Electronic Pitch Pipe
   Most musicians remember tuning their instrument with a pitch pipe... a small set of pipes or a circular device that you would blow air through to get the pitch you need -- this was before the invention of digital technology.      Then we had tuners with needles and you could play a note with your instrument or voice, and the needle would tell you if your pitch was  sharp or flat. 

    Now we have digital tuners with lights that let us know when we are in tune.  This works well for one person tuning an instrument or checking the pitch of a voice.  A while ago a company that actually manufactured metronomes inside the united states of America,  manufactured an item called the Franz IMP 2000  Integrated metronome & pitch pipe. This item was widely used by singing groups such as Sweet Adelines, barber sharp quartets, and other choral groups... but sadly is no longer manufactured as Franz is no longer in business.

      The IMP 2000 had a loud pitch with a great design for hearing the tone momentarily.  The Intelli IMT1000  is now the closest available mass produced item that has many features of the Franz IMP 2000.

For more info on the Franz IMP go to http://www.franzmfg.com/product3.htm.