From here, it is best to again bring the string back up to pitch but without going more than 5 or 10 cents sharp past perfect tune for each note. Then, re-pluck the string again and let the eTuner sense the pitch again. If you go way too far, turn the tuning mechanism down in the opposite direction to detune the string. (Please, review your particular eTuner's instructions on how your eTuner indicates correct pitch.) There is an indicator that should also point up to perfect pitch when correct. Some eTuners have a Red light or two when off-pitch. Now, wait for the eTuner indicator to point to the string's current pitch. (See the String Charts for the correct note sequences found on your particular harp, if it is a Kovac/Davy C harp.) Some you have to manually set the individual note you are tuning to. The eTuner should already be set to the Chromatic &/or C scale. Be sure to use your eTuner to match the correct note.
When tuning your note, don't go much beyond the proper pitch. Pluck the string again as often as necessary for your particular eTuner.
So, easy does it! (Strings broken by incorrect tuning practices are not covered by anyone's warranty.) Most treble strings can break very easily. But be careful, you do not want to accidentally over-tighten the string way past its correct pitch and end up breaking the string. Pluck, watch & turn till you get a stable & correct note. (See the website's Harp Resources page for an active YouTube link to a Middle C Finder.)Īs you wind up each string initially getting to its correct pitch, switch to turning the tuning mechanism using your fingers or a tuning wrench. It is best to have your Middle C reference sound playing now in the background so you can wind this C string up to correct pitch both by ear & on the tuning meter. Start by plucking the Middle C string by both listening for the correct Middle C pitch & while watching the eTuner. The following procedure will get you started in the right note range for your entire harp. I have found this to work the best to avoid tuner mechanism lock-ups. To bring each individual note (string) up to pitch, turn all Left & Right Hand tuning mechanism knobs Clockwise. The string is then ready for immediate fine tuning. Just take a good amount of slack out of them as you tune each string, so each string is centered on its guide pin properly and is neatly spread along the tuner shaft (as close as is possible) & close to proper pitch. You do not need to bring the strings up tightly to pitch just yet.
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NOTE: While using your string winderas you tune each string, wind each string up to its proper position on the tuner's string shaft (as shown in the above PDF documents, if you are viewing this on the website. (See your eTuner's instructions for how.) Sometimes, it is necessary to move your external tuning pick up clip somewhere else on the Neck in order for the eTuner to hear the highest treble notes. Or, if your harp includes an installed pick-up device, plug your eTuner into it. When tuning your harp for the first time, have your eTuner clipped onto the Neck & ready to go when ready to tune. The very best way is using in internal pick-up. It's best to use an external, wired tuning clip-on assembly instead of using the eTuner's microphone.
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