Can this device be used to tune a piano?
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You need to hire a person (a piano tuner) to tune a piano. It takes 1-3 hours to tune a piano depending on how out-of-tune it is and how experienced the piano tuner is.
370107
I use it for trombone. Clipped to the bell. It won't tune anything lower than the F below the staff on bass clef.
1133787
As far as I know, it is not possible. I've looked in the user manual and see nothing regarding this. It is, however, possible to hook the digital piano to a computer, and send MIDI data to the computer. If you have the right software, the computer can then play in whatever voice you want.
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geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the piano actually emit sound in the key of G. geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the... » Read More geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the piano actually emit sound in the key of G. « Show Less
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It appears the StroboPlus HD tuner may be used to tune an acoustic piano. It has a built in microphone. It's range is 16Hz to 8000Hz, which is greater than the range of the piano which is 27.5Hz (A0) to 4186Hz (C8).Under a small section on piano tuning the manual states: " Do not attempt without having basic tuning skills and technique. Learn the correct use of mutes and a tuning hammer before attempting to tune your piano, if in doubt, consult a qualified piano technician."
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If you have a keyboard or a piano at home, you can learn to tune it with those. Just Google it, there are tons of places on the internet that tell you how. Hope this helps. =)
507814
Yes, I believe it would. I tried it out on my grand piano. The geometry is such that only half of the illumination arm was over the music, but that was adequate. I believe use on an upright may be even better
2144189
Yes, it will allow you to set the temperament (octave around middle C). Tuning the high and low notes of a piano requires some skill, however...
1799460
The tuner is a Musedo T-50 Clip Style Auto Tuner. Go to www. musedo.com for more information. I'm guessing it would work on any instrument but I'm not sure.
2226792
It should be able to tune anything. It tells you the note it is "hearing" relative to A440 concert pitch that orcestras tune to. If you play a trnsposing instrument like a clarinet or sax, you need to make the adjustment yourself, just as you would when playing with an orchestra or band. I hope tis helps.
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Great product for the money..but it does have limitations at that price point..I have not experienced that issue..I have downloaded a free app on my android called gStrings that is a great tool for piano tuning (I use both the Korg and the app to get a good tuning and reference)Something may be wrong with your particular ot-120
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Yes you can as long as the audio jack from the headphone fits into the Piano :)
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Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know... » Read More Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! « Show Less
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The compatability depends upon the fit between the male jack at the end of the headphone wire and the input female jack on the piano. A readily available adapter connection between the two can overcome a mismatch. The sound quality is your decision.
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Not really - no. Get a strobe tuner (Petersen StroboPlus _may_ work.) Best bet, hire an experienced piano tuner. For a real wooden piano, several _DAYS_ over the course of a week, or WEEKS, can be required (esp. if the piano has been moved, esp. moved to a different climate or room temperature) -- in order to have the piano adjust to its new home and have the wood stop expanding or contracting, shifting, etc. Patience is required for achieving a well "seated" tuning. (Bad news is, they're always gradually going back out of tune, so it's an ongoing battle. Be glad you don't play a banjo.) Not really - no. Get a strobe tuner (Petersen StroboPlus _may_ work.) Best bet, hire an experienced piano tuner. For a real wooden piano, several _DAYS_ over the course of a week, or WEEKS, can be required (esp. if the piano has been moved, esp. moved to a different climate or room temperature) -- in order to have the piano adjust to its new home and have the wood stop expanding or contracting, shifting, etc. Patience is required for achieving a well "seated" tuning. (Bad news is, they're always gradually going back out of tune, so it's an ongoing battle. Be glad you don't play a... » Read More Not really - no. Get a strobe tuner (Petersen StroboPlus _may_ work.) Best bet, hire an experienced piano tuner. For a real wooden piano, several _DAYS_ over the course of a week, or WEEKS, can be required (esp. if the piano has been moved, esp. moved to a different climate or room temperature) -- in order to have the piano adjust to its new home and have the wood stop expanding or contracting, shifting, etc. Patience is required for achieving a well "seated" tuning. (Bad news is, they're always gradually going back out of tune, so it's an ongoing battle. Be glad you don't play a banjo.) « Show Less
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We doubt that it can. Suggest checking with manufacturer. Good luck. Piano is great
369856
It won't do anything. It needs some sort of program running to make noise. MIDI controllers like this are just buttons in the shape of a keyboard that tell your computer what to do. There are some free plugins/programs you could can use for piano sounds or synths. I use Alicia's Key's by Native Instruments, but that costs money (but it's worth it imo). You can use a laptop or even a tablet with the right adapters if you have those. In short, the keyboard itself doesn't make any noise without other software.