instrument Tuning Introduction
Below you will find sequential videos that teach the basics of how to tune your string instrument at home. When tuning at home, you should only use the fine tuners. Please, DO NOT try to tune with the pegs on your own at home, unless you have many years of experience, because strings can be broken very easily. Contact your strings teacher for help if you think you need to use the pegs to get your instrument in tune.
STEP 1: Basics of Tuning
Mrs. Allen explains the basic concepts that you need to be aware of when first learning how to tune your string instrument.
STEP 2: Steps to tune your instrument
Mr. King explains the basic process of how to go about tuning with the instrument in hand. Select from the videos below to learn the basic steps for tuning on your instrument.
Violin and Viola tuning introduction
Cello tuning introduction
Bass tuning introduction
STEP 3: using "tuner-pitched" ipad app
Mr. King provides a step-by-step walk-through of how to download and operate the tuning app that is available on your school district iPad.
Additional Tuning Resources:
"Sound Innovations" String Method book, Tuning Introduction video:
Bob Philips, "Sound Innovations for String Orchestra" author, provides a through explanation of tuning in this video produced for the SI method book series. The video is made available to the public and can be accessed by following the following steps:
- Go to: https://www.alfred.com/sound-innovations/si-online/
- Click the "Access SI Online" button in the middle of the page.
- Enter ID number "34600"
- Then, click "Level 1: Sound Review," and select the video icon for Tuning (third icon down).
