How is the tuning? Has anyone used with a viola? I could never get a grip on learning how to tune. How easy is it to operate?
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My only response is that an e note is an e note. They do have tuners that you can mount right onto the instrument...planet waves has a version. Also, I use my tuner for the guitar. They are quite nice.
898725
This tuner works perfectly!! the problem is... violas are simply never quite in tune. You might want to ask violinist to tune the viola due to the incompetence of the violist and viola. Have fun!
898726
El afinados es muy bueno, útil y fácil de usar. Jamás he tocado viola, mis instrumentos son el clarinete y la flauta.
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As long as you have the tuner calibration set correctly it should tune any instrument. The calibration default is 440 which is standard for just about all stringed instruments. I use it to tune a banjo at 440 and a bagpipe at 475+ and it works great. It is one of the best tuners that I have ever use and being a chromatic tuner makes it very versatile.
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I am a "late starter" cello student. This Korg was easy for me to operate because I had purchased the smaller Korg tuner which my teacher had recommended. The small Korg familiarized me with the tuning instructions. But I needed a larger screen for 69-year-young eyes. This Korg TM50BK is slightly larger and more suitable for me and it has a metronome. If you want to just use it as a tuner (which I am doing now), just use the left side of the Korg (underneath the words "tuner on").
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Works fantastic for a tuba and bass trombone. If you have a microphone, it will work better. My 2 HS students find it very easy to use.
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I never knew that a brass musical instrument was tuneable!I know one thing, it sure will tune any string (guitar) instrument and do it right.John chambersprofessorjohn@tampabay.rr.com
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I don't think I'll be much help. Got it for my husband to annoy me with, lol. We are not really a musical family. I did pull it out of the box though and I couldn't find anything on the box or the didgeridoo about it being tuned to any specific key. I'd think that with it being a natural sound made by the curvature of the instrument and a cheaper version at that... it probably hasn't been tuned for any specific key.
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I bought mine months ago and have only needed to tune it four times....I do not play it for, sometimes, three weeks at a time and it stays in tune!!!!
2100453
Hi, this instrument has to be tuned before you can use it. We could not play it out of the box. Thank you- Becky
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Absolutely perfect. No problem playing through three octaves with only minor intonation challenges which a beginner player wouldn't even be able to tell for years. Valves have good action and all the slides worked smoothly. It is absolutely a steal at 120.00. Hope that helps.
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I bought it for me since I had an interest in playing the flute. Found I could play it easy enough and liked it, but ended up giving it to my 8 year old daughter to play for band. There was one note that she and her teacher had trouble with--can't remember which. In the end, they worked it out. It seems like it's a fine beginner instrument; but I don't know flutes well enough to really say. Hope this helps some.
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I would say this is a good starter violin and beyond, Andrew. We've had no problems with it and my daughter's teacher was quite pleased with the sound quality/construction. Good luck in your choice :)
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Never had to....I just tuned it and started playing. In fact, I haven't changed any of the strings yet either....sorry I can't be much help.
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I have two of the Hohner 32Bs (one for home, one for friend's house). Both needed some tuning, a frustrating process, but worth it. The D'Luca needed the most tuning. It has a somewhat more piercing tone, if that's what you like, and more uneven touch response across the keyboard.
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I am a beginner also. I would suggest going to YouTube and check out a video by fiddlerman. He reviews the black version of this violin. He gave a favorable review. What he plays in the video sounds good. Alot better than my playing. You will probably want to get higher quality strings. Hope this helps.
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I have not tuned a Viola, But I have tuned a Violin, Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar and have be satisfied with the results.
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It's fun to play in standard tuning but there are lots of variations of open tuning. Look up tuning for slide and try some
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Personally, it is good for any style. I really like it a lot. I play pretty aggressive music so I think I have an understanding of what you're going for. For me it works if you have the Sustainer at a lower level otherwise it'll hum and feedback a bit. Just adjust based on your settings and other pedals.
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If you choose to tune it yourself, it helps to have a fine grinder on a dremmel type tool. Also, you have to find a way to get the reed to vibrate while the instrument is disassembled. Just requires a little cleverness. I also bought a "higher end" melodica, but it needed MORE work than the Yamaha did.
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Take it out of the box, tune it and it sounds great without any adjustments. I have amplifiers but like my electric/acoustic guitars I usually prefer it unplugged.
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No this is the worst guitar I have ever played on. It won't stay in tune. Investing a little bit more money in a better one will be worth your while!