>Does anyone know whether there is an electronic tuner that can be set = >for the various meantone tunings, or at least one that will show exactly = >at how many vibrations per second a given string is resonating?
The Peterson V-SAM allows you to save user definable temperament. They claim an accuracy of one one-thousandth of a Cent. >If so, is anyone = >mathematician enough to tell me by how much to vary the pitch of A on = >the tuner for each string? >... >After all these questions, it probably would have been easier just to = >ask Stewart how he goes about tuning the strings to a precise number of = >vibrations per second. I'd be interested to know that too, but I'll throw in my 2 yen. Bear in mind that's worth less than 2 cents (pun?). For 6th comma meantone (I assume you've set your frets), tune your 1st and 6th courses, then just try to tune the 5th string 2 cents sharp; the 4th 4 c sharp; the 2nd 2 c flat the 3rd 4 c flat. In my experience, since the pitch of a lute drops over time, and pegs and strings are not perfect, it is very difficult to get it spot on, but that is what I am for. I also have a tastini glued at the first fret on the fourth string for F sharp. cheers, -- Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/
