A guitar tuning technique that subverts perception: An unconventional approach that can be incredibly accurate without a tuner

A guitar tuning technique that subverts perception: An unconventional approach that can be incredibly accurate without a tuner

Metaphysical tuning Method ① : Telephone busy signal alignment method

Step:


Dial any number (listen to the busy signal "beep --")


The busy signal frequency is approximately 440Hz (standard A tone).


Adjust the pitch of the open fifth string to be consistent with the busy signal


Scientific basis: Global telecommunications system A tone calibration is uniform (within an error of ±1Hz)


🔥 Violent tuning method ② : Overtone resonance technique

Operation:


Play the 6th string 5th harmonic vs. 5th string 7th harmonic


The two notes should be on exactly the same frequency. If a "wavy sound" occurs, fine-tune the fifth string until the resonance disappears


Applicable scenarios: Quick calibration of relative pitch accuracy during outdoor performances


🎸 Jianghu Scam: The fatal flaw of tuning APP

Limitations of mobile phone microphones:


Poor low-frequency recognition (causing the 6th string to never be adjusted accurately)


Environmental noise interference (subway station tuning ≈ suicide)


Hardware Party solution:


Clip-type tuner (Recommended Snark SN-5, ¥50)


Acoustic tuner (Boss TU-12EX, stage level)


🤯 Advanced player Easter Egg: Use the "Wolf tone" to work backward and tune

Phenomenon: Some taste tones suddenly become hoarse → wolf-like notes


Cool move:


Find the Wolf note on the 6th string (usually near the 7th fret)


Adjust the string length (move the bridge) to make the Wolf sound appear in less commonly used tones


The other strings are adjusted synchronously in a five-degree relationship


Effect: Obtain the exclusive "dessert spot" tone!

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