{"id":1734,"date":"2026-01-04T04:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T04:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legatto.space\/?page_id=1734"},"modified":"2026-08-22T19:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:33:54","slug":"poly-metronome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legatto.space\/en\/poly-metronome\/","title":{"rendered":"Poly-Metronome"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n    .metronome-iframe {\n        \/* Mobile & Tablet Scaling Fixes *\/\n        width: 1px;\n        min-width: 100%;\n        border: none;\n        display: block;\n        min-height: 800px; \n        pointer-events: auto;\n        \/* The White Line Fix (flush with footer) *\/\n        vertical-align: bottom; \n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        transition: height 0.3s ease-out;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/legatto.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/APPS\/poly-metronome-en.html\" \n    scrolling=\"no\" \n    title=\"Poly Metronome\">\n<\/iframe>\n\n\t<h1>Metronome &amp; Polyrhythmic Coherence Visualizer<\/h1>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">What is a Polymeter?<\/h3>\n<strong>Polymeter<\/strong> it&#039;s a <strong>polyrhythmic metronome<\/strong> An advanced tool designed for practicing polyrhythms visually and intuitively. Unlike a traditional metronome, it allows you to overlay up to three simultaneous rhythmic patterns (called <strong>Axes<\/strong>and see how they relate geometrically in real time. It&#039;s ideal for:\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Musicians of jazz, progressive rock, African, Latin or contemporary music<\/li>\n<li>Percussion and drum students<\/li>\n<li>Composers who work with polyrhythms<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who wants to improve their rhythmic independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">How to get started using Polymeter<\/h3>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Open the HTML file in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari).<\/li>\n<li>You will see three color axes:\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Axis I<\/strong> (yellow) \u2192 3 pulses \u2013 Wood sound<\/li>\n<li><strong>Axis II<\/strong> (turquoise) \u2192 4 pulses \u2013 Tick sound<\/li>\n<li><strong>Axis III<\/strong> (violet) \u2192 5 pulses \u2013 Key sound (disabled by default)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press the button <strong>Play<\/strong> (top right circle) to begin.<\/li>\n<li>The central circle shows the geometry of each rhythm and a &quot;planet&quot; that travels around the circle indicating the current pulse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Main controls<\/h3>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Tempo (BPM)<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Tap quickly<\/strong> Enter the BPM number (top left) several times to set the tempo using the method <em>tap tempo<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Press and hold for 1 second<\/strong> The same button opens the tempo wheel. Drag vertically to precisely adjust the BPM (range 20-300).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Top buttons<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Arrow icon (Invert geometry)<\/strong>: changes the position of pulse 1. By default it is up; when reversed it is down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun \/ Moon<\/strong>: alternates between dark theme and light theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Controls for each axis<\/h4>\nOn the side panels (Axis I and Axis II) and the bottom panel (Axis III) you can:\n<table dir=\"auto\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th data-col-size=\"xs\">Control<\/th>\n<th data-col-size=\"lg\">Function<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-col-size=\"xs\"><strong>Pulses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\">Number of beats per measure (1 or more)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-col-size=\"xs\"><strong>Texture<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\">Type of sound (Wood, Metal, Click, Tick, Clave, Shaker, Digital, Pure)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-col-size=\"xs\"><strong>Volume<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\">Level of each axis + mute button<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-col-size=\"xs\"><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\">Fine adjustment of sound tone (200-1000 Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-col-size=\"xs\"><strong>Circular button<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\">Activate or deactivate the axis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Accents<\/h4>\nBeam <strong>click on the numbers<\/strong> that surround each circle to accentuate that pulse. The accent sounds stronger and slightly higher-pitched. Ideal for marking the \u201c1\u201d or creating clave patterns.\n<hr \/>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Polymeter Practice Tips<\/h3>\n<strong>Beginner<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>It begins with only Axis I (3) and Axis II (4). It is the most classic 3:4 polyrhythm.<\/li>\n<li>Activate Axis III only when you have mastered the first two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Intermediate<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Try 5:4, 5:3 or 7:4.<\/li>\n<li>Use the invert geometry button to change the visual perception of the \u201c1\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Combine different textures (e.g., Wood + Key + Tick) so that each voice is clearly distinguishable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Create accents in non-obvious positions (for example, the 2 and 4 of a 5).<\/li>\n<li>Practice with slow tempos (40-60 BPM) to feel each polyrhythm clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Temporarily silence one axis to check if you are maintaining the internal pulse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<strong>Can I use Polymeter on my mobile phone?<\/strong> Yes. The interface is optimized for touchscreens. The Play and Tempo buttons have full touch zones.\n<strong>Are the sounds generated in real time?<\/strong> Yes. It uses the browser&#039;s audio engine (Web Audio API). It does not require an internet connection once the page has loaded.\n<strong>Can settings be saved?<\/strong> Not currently. The app is designed as a quick and lightweight practice tool.\n<strong>What does \u201cpolyrhythmia\u201d mean?<\/strong> It&#039;s the overlapping of two or more rhythms with different subdivisions that periodically coincide. Polymeter lets you see and hear exactly when those points coincide.\n<hr \/>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Related keywords<\/h3>\npolyrhythmic metronome \u00b7 polyrhythm \u00b7 rhythm practice \u00b7 visual metronome \u00b7 rhythmic axes \u00b7 3 vs. 4 \u00b7 5 vs. 4 \u00b7 drum metronome \u00b7 rhythm training \u00b7 rhythm geometry \u00b7 Polymeter\n<hr \/>\n<strong>Polymeter<\/strong> It transforms polyrhythms into something visible, audible, and easy to internalize. Open it, choose your axes, and start feeling the rhythm in a completely new way.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metronome &amp; Polyrhythmic Coherence Visualizer: What is Polymeter? Polymeter is an advanced polyrhythmic metronome designed for practicing polyrhythms visually and intuitively. Unlike a traditional metronome, it allows you to overlay up to three simultaneous rhythmic patterns (called Axes) and see how they relate geometrically in real time. 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