In this article we will look at how the violin is tuned. Tuning fork in this case is an indispensable assistant. As a rule, this problem arises among amateur musicians.
Notes
Tuning the violin is required, as a rule, for natural reasons. The construction of the instrument must be constantly monitored. Consider how to configure the violin yourself. The notes of salt, re, la and mi correspond to the four strings of the instrument.
Especially carefully you need to approach the setting of the highest sounding element. We are talking about the string mi, which is also called the fifth. Also pay attention to the element that the musicians call the “bass”. It's about the fourth string of salt. We begin to tune the violin with la.
Correction
When the violin is tuned, the recommended
dynamic hue when holding the bow along the string is piano - quietly. If a musician does not have
perfect pitch, a reference will be needed. We check the sound with it and adjust the height of the selected string. Just in case, we repeat the basic rule. The reference and tuned string should sound in unison. It is very important.
Fork
As we have already noted, violin tuning requires a reference. As such, a tuner or tuning fork can act. Next, we will talk more about what kind of tool it is.
The traditional tuning fork is a special metal fork, which makes a sound with a certain height during mechanical action. This invention was released in 1711. Its author is John Shore, an English court trumpeter. The sound made by the tuning fork was assigned to the note la. Usually the violin is tuned specifically for him.
The tuner serves a similar purpose. It can be presented as a separate device or a computer program. Using the tuner, the tuning of the violin is greatly simplified.
When playing as part of an orchestra, the oboe is taken as the basis. The entire stringed bow group is tuned under it. You should also focus on the piano, if you plan to play accompanied by this instrument.
On the tuner there will be letters E, A, D, G. With their help notes are marked, based on which you should tune the open strings of the instruments - mi, a, re, salt. We need to click on one of the tuner buttons. It must match the string of the instrument that you plan to tune. Next, set the pitch by ear.
The duration of maintaining the system depends on the quality of the tool. It must be made of aged wood. Building stability is also affected by air temperature and room humidity. Jumps in these parameters adversely affect the violin. Therefore, you have to configure it more often. Do not play outdoors.
With a drop in the humidity level in the room, pegs can jump out sharply. Plastic parts do not give the desired result. Such a tool is often upset. Quality pegs are made from hardwood. Boxes and rosewood are considered traditional materials for these elements.