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E 9th Tuning Chart - Basic
E 9th Tuning Chart... Revised
Hank Ruf's - my chart for beginners
F# 440 (.012)----- G# 438
Eb 438 (.015)----- D 440
G# 438 (.011)----- A 440
E 440 (.014)----- Eb 438----- F 438
B 440 (017 0r .018)--- C# 438
G# 438 (.020 or .022p) ----A 440
F# 440 (.026W)---- G 438
E 440 (.030W)---- Eb 438----- F 438
D 440 (.034W)----- Eb 440
B 440 (.036W or .038W)----- C# 438
The above chart is to make it simple for the beginner to get started and not be overwhelmed. You can add other changes as you become more familiar with your steel.
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Permalink Reply by Jerry Berkley on -
Hank, I tune like the one listed below.
1. 437 - - 438
2. 438 - - 440
3. 436.5 - - 439.5
4. 440 - - 440
5. 439.5 - - 436.5
6. 436.5 - - 439.5
7. 437 - - 438
8. 440 - - 440
9. 438 - - 440
10. 439.5 - - 436.5I sound better in tune with the rest of the band this way.
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Permalink Reply by Hank Ruf on -
Jerry, I don't tune my steel using the basis tuning chart either . This is the way I recommend a beginner to start. It will give them a start and less confusing. They have enough to think about.
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Permalink Reply by Jerry Berkley on
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I agree with that Hank, it can be rather confusing sometimes This has been a hot topic for as long as I can remember.
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