Topmusicanswers
- Are violin tuner apps accurate?
- Why is it so hard to tune my violin?
- What is wrong with fine tuners on a violin?
Are violin tuner apps accurate?
As long as the sound is picked, the frequency indicator should be reliable. It is at the end backed up by the internal quartz oscillator of the device. However there are many possible bugs and design flaws that would make a tuner app inaccurate or not working at all.
Why is it so hard to tune my violin?
Many factors can contribute to problems with tuning: ill-fitting pegs that slip or stick; fine tuners that don't work; old strings that have gone false. ... And another thing: you can install planetary pegs on your violin, and make it way, way easier to tune.
What is wrong with fine tuners on a violin?
2. Fine tuners can be added to any tailpiece, but tailpieces with built-in tuners are increasingly popular. One disadvantage of added tuners is that they shorten the “after-length,” the length of string between the bridge and tailpiece.
