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I returned now to let you know that metronome manufacturers often place tempo words on metronomes as suggested tempo-range parameters.
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In short, do not trust these tempo suggestions as concrete. Metronomes have evolved and improved as a result or advances in technology.
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Metronome with tempo ranges written on the metronome are limited by its specific design. Due to the limited area to place words on the metronome, BPM ranges are approximate.
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Opinions vary greatly and as you have learned, all tempi are open to interpretation.
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