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Guitar Question for Guitar Players
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I need to tune my electric guitar down 1/2 step for a song I'm learning. Unfortunately tuner does not let me do this. Can someone recommend a way for me to do this?
Also, I think my teacher has the wrong rhythm (and notes) for the first line of the song I'm learning - is there a way to use some software to write my own line instead? This is a one-time project, so I'm not interested in buying professional software.
Thanks.
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Will this help?
Guitar Tuner @ HowToTuneAGuitar.org
(I'd tune the first two strings with "tuner", then tune the E string down to a Eb, then tune the rest of the guitar manually....)
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Last edited by Dork.; Jul 25, 2009 at 04:10 PM.
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How about a decent chromatic tuner?
If you own an iPhone, I hear good things about cleartune:
iTunes Store
it allows different tunings, which is cool.
Also, iStrobe blabla, which I'm looking at, though I'd really love a stretch tuning preset for my Rhodes pianos:
iTunes Store
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Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot
How about a decent chromatic tuner?
If you own an iPhone, I hear good things about cleartune:
iTunes Store
it allows different tunings, which is cool.
Also, iStrobe blabla, which I'm looking at, though I'd really love a stretch tuning preset for my Rhodes pianos:
iTunes Store
This.
I haven't used any software on my Mac, so I can't say anything about that, however.
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Get a Sabine AX-2000/3000, it's hands down the best tuner I have ever used, and it's the only one I've been using for many years.
Works on acoustic, semi-acoustic and electric guitars. No cables required. Works even with lots of background noise.
Sabine AX-2000 Contact AutoTuners
Edit: Seems like it has been discontinued. I'm gonna buy a few just to stock up for the future. I seriously couldn't live w/o it.
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You ain't in tune unless it's a Peterson.
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Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
That's where there's thunder... and the wind shouts back.
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Uncle Doof doesn't have perfect pitch?
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Originally Posted by Dork.
Uncle Doof doesn't have perfect pitch?
Nope.
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Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
That's where there's thunder... and the wind shouts back.
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I like the idea of using my iPhone for this. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by alligator
I like the idea of using my iPhone for this. Any suggestions?
Yes. A Peterson.
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Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
That's where there's thunder... and the wind shouts back.
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Folks, tuning a guitar down half a pitch is not rocket science. Tune it to 440, then bend the low E a tad then tune accordingly. That's if you can tune the instrument without any machine.
Tuning strings is more about vibrations than it is about sound, which are equal. No? I've always depended on vibes of the instrument and it's always worked. So what's a half tone lower? Nothing. All the musician wants is the ability to pitch his/her voice to the key.
Or..
A capo is one's best bet instead of tuning strings. Say the song's in G, but the musician can only sing a particular song in G-flat, then put a capo on first fret and learn to play tune in key of F. No biggy if knowledged.
Keep your guitar in tune and learn how to use a capo, or you'll be tuning your instrument all night long.
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I'm sure that the other tuning apps mentioned are good, but if you're willing to spend around the $10 range, check out GuitarToolkit. One of the best apps I've bought and I use it constantly. It comes with a tuner, metronome, and also scales and a chord library. The chord library is awesome (although now that I've figured out how chords are constructed, I've used it less...). You can choose between a 6-string, 12-string, bass and between left-and-right handed. The tuner also has tons of alternate tunings (including half-step down).
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Originally Posted by alligator
I like the idea of using my iPhone for this. Any suggestions?
No. No suggestions beyond the two I ALREADY POSTED UP THERE (one of which is Doofy's Peterson).
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Dude, just retune using your "in-tune" strings. If you want E to be Eb, just play Eb on the A string and match. Bob's your Uncle.
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