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When I was a teenager, I wanted to learn how to play the guitar. There was even a small bit of sibling rivalry, with a bet that my older brother would master it before I did. He won that one; he can ...

Why buy a guitar tuner when you can build one yourself? Using an inexpensive board and a clever signal processing algorithm, this DIY project delivers a precise, real-time guitar tuner that’s both ...

Music retailer Sam Ash has released a report on the political and historical origins of the 440Hz tuning standard, challenging its dominance and highlighting modern alternatives embraced by musicians ...

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A440, also known as Stuttgart pitch, is the musical pitch corresponding to an audio frequency of 440 Hz. This pitch standard is crucial for tuning musical instruments, particularly the note A above ...