how to use a metronome

1. Put the metronome on 60,and go through a small part of the music (depending on your skills,and level of music,this may be a few measures,one measure,or a few notes,even one note).Make all notes whole notes,that is,take 4 clicks for each note.
2. During the 4 clicks you are waiting,prepare for the next move.Check to make sure everything is relaxed,and your fingers are in position waiting for next note.
3. If everything goes well,increase metronome speed on 80,and repeat.Then do it again for 100 and 120 at 4 clicks per note.
4. Then continue above procedure but with 2 clicks at 60,80,100 and 120.
5. Then same as above but 1 click per note.
6. Continue with 4 notes per click.At some point, it will be easy to do the passage with the correct rhythm instead of even note values.

This method will enable you to avoid the common situation of trying to play something too fast,too soon.