Until recently, musicians had to learn a number of old-fashioned tuning methods, all of which relied on the player’s own sense of pitch and a device such as a pitch pipe or tuning fork. Learning these methods often helped in the development of a good ear, but that was the only real advantage – modern electronic tuners offer a degree of accuracy and practicality unheard of a few decades ago. Nowadays, there is an electronic tuner available for just about any instrument and playing situation, and therefore very little excuse for poor tuning!

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