Electronic tuning system and methods of using same

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2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Donels, Jeffrey W (Department: 2837)

Music

Accessories

Tuning devices

C702S075000

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10634455

ABSTRACT:
Methods for assisting a technician in tuning a musical instrument exhibiting inharmonicity, such as a piano. If one aspect, a plurality of target frequencies are calculated using a table of preferred stretch values. In another aspect, target frequencies are calculated from multiple inharmonicity measurements during the time a tone generator is sounding.

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