Wittner Taktell Piccolo Mechanical Metronome, Black
The Wittner Taktell Piccolo 836 is a pocket-sized mechanical metronome with a wind-up spring and a pendulum: wind it, set the tempo anywhere from 40 to 208, and it keeps the beat with no battery. Its black plastic case slips into an instrument case.
What sets it apart
- Spring-driven clockwork, no batteries
- Tempos from 40 to 208, with Largo to Prestissimo marked on the scale
- Pocket size, clearly audible tick
- Winding key stored inside the cover
- Made in Germany
The metronome that travels with the instrument
Wittner pitches the Piccolo as a pocket model that holds its own against its large Maelzel metronomes: a firm tick, a long run time, accuracy. For travel, the winding key tucks inside the cover, so nothing gets lost at the bottom of the case.
Setting and starting the tempo
Slide the pendulum weight to the line for the tempo you want: the top edge of the weight lines up with the number. A small push then starts the pendulum; Wittner advises against pushing it all the way to the stop.
Each tick is then worth the unit the score gives: a quarter note if the tempo is marked to the quarter, a half note if it is marked to the half.
Making it last
The spring winds from the right side of the case, until you feel resistance. Wittner suggests winding it just before you play rather than leaving it tight for days: the spring lives longer. Before hooking the pendulum back, set the weight at 208 so it doesn't scratch the scale.
Thirteen colours, one mechanism
The 830 series comes in black, ivory, ruby, mahogany, light brown, blue, silver, orange, cerise pink, lilac, turquoise, neon green and violet. Only the case changes; this one is black. No Piccolo model has a bell.
Specifications
| Series | Taktell Piccolo 830 |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Spring clockwork, pendulum |
| Tempos | 40 to 208 beats per minute |
| Bell | None |
| Case | Black plastic |
| Power | None, key wound |
| Made in | Germany |
What it's for
- Daily practice at home or in lessons
- A backup metronome kept in the case
- Students learning to see and hear the pulse
Compared with other manufacturers
Pendulum or classic-looking metronomes from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Seiko | SPM320 | Pendulum, 40 to 208 in 39 steps, with beat marking |
| Nikko | Standard | Pendulum, bell on 2, 3, 4 or 6 beats |
| Wittner | Taktell Piccolo 836 | Pocket size, no bell |
| Korg | KDM-3 | Digital, 30 to 252, mechanical metronome sound |
Frequently asked questions
- Do mechanical metronomes need batteries?
- No. This one runs on a spring you wind with a key; no batteries, no charging.
- How do I use the Taktell Piccolo?
- Wind the spring from the right side, slide the weight to the tempo you want, then give the pendulum a light push.
- How far should I wind the spring?
- Until you feel resistance. Wittner says its spring is solidly anchored, and suggests winding just before you play.
- How do I stop the metronome?
- Stop the pendulum by hand, set the weight at 208, then hook it back: the scale stays unscratched.
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