Has anyone had any success with using this device to tune a piano?
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Yes, I have tuned 3 grand pianos and one spinet with this thing. It is not reliable in the upper or extreme lower register. You will have to tune by ear using the 21st. I use it on my harpsichord all the time--same problems in the extreme ends. It does really help nail that unison though. Hope that helps.
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I completely agree with Zantigar's answer. Most professionals use the tuner for middle C, then tune the rest of the piano by ear using intervals (e.g., fourths, fifths, and octaves). I'm not a pro and I use the tuner to tune the middle two octaves, then I tune the rest by ear using intervals. I recommend you get a book on piano tuning (I use "Piano Tuning and Repair" by Ralph Higgins on my Kindle, but it doesn't seem to be currently available). Another option is to search for some tutorials on the Web and YouTube.
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Not a good idea. The tuner doesn't respond to any of lowest 15 white and black keys below C2, which is two octaves below C4 (middle C).
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I had never tuned a piano before in my life, and I was able to do so with this electronic tuner. It works beautifully on all the mid-range keys, but has difficulty registering the extreme upper and lower notes. This is common to all electronic tuners, and the person must also rely on his or her ear to tune those extreme high and low notes. However, this machine is SUPERB in assisting one in accurately tuning a piano - or any other instrument.
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Hello!There is a free app called "P-255 Controller" available in iTunes. Here's their description:Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for even easier and more convenient control of the P-255. This is a dedicated app that makes the compact and stylish digital piano, P-255, even easier to use. The app supports a wide variety of playing situations on the P-255, from piano practice to live performance or performing at parties.Hope that helps!-Andy's Music
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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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Yes. The music rack does a good job. Yesterday I went to my local music store and compared other digital pianos to my DGX-640C with the three pedal unit, and decided I could find no better instrument for my needs. To me it offers me the ideal home instrument from which to play other digital or acoustic pianos wherever I go.
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As long as the instrument is equal tempered (based on 12 note chromatic scale), you should be able to tune with this tuner. Sincerely, Kevin - Daybreak Enterprises, Inc.
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This tuner has a mic for acoustic instruments, so I assume a piano could be tuned with it.
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Ehhh. Plug it in and see what happens? I don't think you would hurt anything. It wouldn't work the way a piano's sustain pedal works, but maybe you'll like the way it sounds. Or not.
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No, on the one I bought the C key actually played the note B flat. I assume all of them would be tuned slightly different though. Hard to fine tune a cheap toy. BUT IT IS POLYPHONIC!!
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I just went and tried it on my piano. Recognized all octaves just fine. However, in the bottom octave and the top octave, I had to play the note pretty hard to get a reading. Not sure if it is loosing accuracy on the extremes, my piano is in need of tuning. No octave number. It shows the note and if it is sharp or flat. Also shows the Hz. It has a tuner option and a metronome option. Both can be used simultaneously.
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Hello, I have used the tuner and it works pretty good. There is no display and you must just tune with the up and down button on the end of the sound bar. The unit has an average sound.
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Yes, it would work. The tuner would have to be in contact with the flute to pick up vibrations. I tried it with a hand made recorder and it did register the specific notes played.
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The piano allows for transposition in half-step intervals. I've no experience with the adjustable touch feature
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I use it in my solo shows, piano and sr-18. I use two pedals, one fill one start/stop. I match up the patterns to my songlist and make note of the bpm on my ipad.
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I cannot say for certain, but I know that one of my friends bought a pedal for her Yamaha, which was from a different brand, and it did work. Have you thought of taking your keyboard to a store to try it out? I am not technically inclined myself.
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A digital tuner is your best bet, but I wouldn't waste my money. I have owned two of these and the tuning keys got loose and ruined the guitar with just one or two tunings.
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I haven't had much luck with a guitar tuner, butI've found a chromatic tuner does work.
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Yes, not worth it though. It doesn't stay in tune long enough for one song. Running keys are garbage!