Re: [abcusers] Fomula for determining a half step in MgHz...

[Phil Taylor]

Wil Macaulay wrote:

> When tuning a fiddle, I use an electronic tuner for the A string, then
> tune the other strings by ear to the fifth.  Seems to me that ends up
> a little sharp on E and a little flat on the D, according to the tuner.

That makes sense: you are tuning a perfect fifth, which is slightly
larger than an equally-tempered fifth.  On a guitar, if you play the
open E on the first string, then the B on the seventh fret you can
hear that the B is slightly flat.  Pulling the note a little sharp
makes it sound a lot better.

Phil Taylor


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