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Is your instrument REALLY out of tune? Ever wonder why stringed instruments usually go out of tune more frequently in winter? Check out this article for some answers and some good advice!
How do you know if an instrument is out of tune? Check out the videos below for each instrument to hear the correct sounds of the strings.
How do you know if an instrument is out of tune? Check out the videos below for each instrument to hear the correct sounds of the strings.
If you need to tune your instrument, please do the following:
If you need to tune your instrument, please do the following:
1. Get a tuning app for either the Chromebook or another device at home:
1. Get a tuning app for either the Chromebook or another device at home:
Instrument Tuning Apps:
The one I use on the Chromebook is called Instrument Tuner by Gebauer Mattais (on Google Play store)
On my phone I use Pano Tuner (available on Google Play and the Apple App store)
2. Watch the video below that corresponds to your instrument.
2. Watch the video below that corresponds to your instrument.
In this video, an actual tuner is used. The apps above do basically the same thing as the tuner in that they provide a visual aid. Using one of the apps above, bow or pluck a string and look at the device to see if that string is sharp (too high) or flat (too low). Try to tune using only the fine tuners! Using the pegs is quite challenging and I do not recommend it, as you can easily break a string. If you would like me to help you tune your instrument, email me at cnoonan@udsd.org and we can set up a video call to go over it.
Directions for tuning a viola
Directions for tuning a cello
Directions for tuning a Bass
In this video, an actual tuner is used. The apps above do basically the same thing as the tuner in that they provide a visual aid. Using one of the apps above, bow or pluck a string and look at the device to see if that string is sharp (too high) or flat (too low). For the bass you will use the tuners/machine gears on the scroll. If you would like me to help you tune your instrument, email me at cnoonan@udsd.org and we can set up a video call to go over it.
If your Violin or Viola bridge has fallen off, watch this video:
If your Cello bridge has fallen off, watch this video:
If you need to replace a broken string on a violin or viola:
If you need to replace a broken string on a cello:
Metronome:
A metronome is a device that keeps a steady beat to help musicians play in time.
https://www.musicca.com/metronome This is a cool website that has an adjustable beat pattern metronome (helpful if you want to change from 4/4 to 3/4 or some other time signature), and also has a cool drum machine page!
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