Chromatic tuners are also easier to use even if you are just tuning to the standard pitch. Songs are often tuned down a 1/2 step and there are also many alternate tunings in use, therefore the chromatic tuner is the way to go, if you ever decide to buy one. ...
G3 = 196.00 Hz B3 = 246.94 Hz E4 = 329.63 Hz What is “Drop D” tuning? While most guitar music is played using standard tuning, some pieces require you to play in “Drop D” tuning. Drop D tuning means you tune the low E2 string (6th string) a whole step down to the D2 pi...
The guitar of choice this month is a Gibson ES-335. The owner wants a set of 13-54s on - and in standard tuning. We’ve built in some other bridges for illustration showing how to service those too. Check over each of these points when you’re stringing up the next time as part ...
if you're good. Sonic Youth and Pavement just wouldn't be the same if they were always in perfect tuning... but not many bands are capable of trumping imperfect tuning with their sheer force of personality, and you shouldn't assume your band is one of them. ...
If you’re used to playing guitar, it might seem odd that there is a high g-string. In standard reentrant tuning, the pitch of the strings on the ukulele don’t go from lowest to highest. This tuning is part of what makes the ukulele have that bright and charming sound. Reentrant tun...
Is it okay to ship a guitar in cold weather? Many stringed instruments are constructed from wood which can be vulnerable to extreme hot or cold climates. Fortunately, DHL is experienced in transporting fragile items in temperature-controlled environments, so you can be sure your instrument will...
Today, a standard guitar has six strings. Yet, the drive to innovate with new sounds and combinations of notes still remains with modern musicians. This is why many guitarists expand their repertoire to include alternate tunings, branching out from standard tuning. ...
As music continues to be an ever-evolving art, musicians are constantly innovating and searching for new sounds and combinations to push it to new heights. It’s the reason so many guitarists expand their repertoire to include alternate tunings outside of the standard tuning format. ...
It is necessary to play with your guitar strings at least as often as you play with yourself. Much like your thing, these things need constant tinkering
FURTHER TUNING NIGHTMARES Strings are supposed to slide smoothly through the notches in the guitar nut as you turn the tuning keys. With many guitars though, they "stick". You can tell because as you turn the tuning key to sharp the string, the tuner will show no change, and then suddenl...