Do you use a tuner or tune by ear

[Robert****]

been using my ear for years But had a tuner that recently bit the dust so am looking at an Intellitouch IMT-500 to replace it and my trusty tuning fork.not sure I should pull the trigger on one just yet.

Have a look at the pitchblack by Korg. It rocks!

[street music]

I rely upon the electronic tuner after I strum once before practice and can hear a difference. I have been with guys who said man you out of tune, but when they check it against my built in Takamine tuner, I'm on the money. I know that the ear is sharp for some people but tones aren't the same for all.
I seem to hear bass notes better than most high notes, is that a common thing with most?

[peachhead***]

been using my ear for years But had a tuner that recently bit the dust so am looking at an Intellitouch IMT-500 to replace it and my trusty tuning fork.not sure I should pull the trigger on one just yet.

I bought one of those a while back for my acoustic, and I love it. Works very well on my mandolin, too.

[player***]

Have a look at the pitchblack by Korg. It rocks!

a tad pricy and a pedal.was thinking a clip on that works in a noisy enviroment - hence the IMT

[Eric***]

I only use a tuner when recording or gigging, otherwise I tune predominantly by ear.

When you do tune by ear, what do you use? Harmonics? I never really learned how to do it G string-to-B string.

I am very dependent on electronic tuners unless it's a small tweak, and that fact kind of bothers me -- I'd like to be good enough by ear to get it right without a PC board, so I'm looking for ideas.

[player***]

When you do tune by ear, what do you use? Harmonics? I never really learned how to do it G string-to-B string.

I am very dependent on electronic tuners unless it's a small tweak, and that fact kind of bothers me -- I'd like to be good enough by ear to get it right without a PC board, so I'm looking for ideas.

check this link out:http://www.howtotuneaguitar.org/and this:http://www.howtotuneaguitar.org/tuning/how-to-tune/ once you get the hang of it.ya just can't beat having a good ear though.

[marnold***]

I used to tune my guitar by ear but it hurt too much.





Sorry.





You do not want to know how Shiner tunes his guitars *shudder*

[Robert****]

When you do tune by ear, what do you use? Harmonics? I never really learned how to do it G string-to-B string.

I am very dependent on electronic tuners unless it's a small tweak, and that fact kind of bothers me -- I'd like to be good enough by ear to get it right without a PC board, so I'm looking for ideas.

No I don't use harmonics. I make sure chords sound correct both played open and higher up on the neck. Playing perfect 4ths and perfect 5ths, you can hear pretty easily if the strings are in tune or not. I have done this for so many years that it's become second nature. I think I'll do a video one day to demonstrate.

[kiteman]

I used to tune my guitar by ear but it hurt too much.





Sorry.





You do not want to know how Shiner tunes his guitars *shudder*

Change your tuner keys to the ones that fits your ear better.

[sumitomo]

I like to tune my guitar by ear first,them check it with the tuner,to see if its close or on to help me hear the notes.(time permitting)I change from half step down to norm alot.Does Shiner really tune with his nose? Sumi

[kiteman]

Does Shiner really tune with his nose? Sumi

After a few shiners I don't see why he can't.

[djmcconnell]

When I hear a string going slightly off I usually just correct it by ear but I'll always tune electronically before I start playing.

Same here!

[otaypanky***]

I always use a tuner. If I'm playing out I have a Turbo Tuner in-line between guitar and amp. At home I keep a Boss plugged into to a wall wart so it's always on, using the built in mic. It's up on a shelf it can be viewed from anywhere in my music room, so it's convenient for me and anyone else.

[Childbride]

I like to tune my guitar by ear first,them check it with the tuner,to see if its close or on to help me hear the notes.(time permitting)I change from half step down to norm alot.Does Shiner really tune with his nose? Sumi

no. but you really don't want to know how he tunes them, do you?

[P.J.]

Er, both. I'll use a tuner to "get a note" and then do the rest by ear. On stage it's silent electronic tuning all the way.

I do the both thing too. I usually just tune the guitar to itself if I'm home and messing around. I will use the tuner if I'm playing w/ others or restringing the guitar.

=-) PJ