Study the most common note values. The whole note, half note and quarter note are the most commonly used units of time. Whole notes consist of four clicks of a metronome, half notes consist of two and quarter notes consist of one. Advanced note values include the eighth and 16th notes. The eighth note is half a click and the quarter note is one-quarter of a click. Learn about the equivalent rests as well.
Find some simple music that consists of only whole, half and quarter notes. Clap the music and keep the durations exact. If there is a whole note, hold the whole note for four complete beats before moving on to the next note. Practice each piece until you can sing perfectly in time with the metronome.
Practice all of your music by clapping along with a metronome first. Only sing, once you can clap the music perfectly.