To combat the frustration of constantly moving your tuner around, we simply clip our Snark SN1X to the top of the bridge, under the strings.
If you want one, we’ll be able to add it to your purchase or you can buy one directly from Sweetwater for $11.99, plus shipping and taxes.
Although it is a clip-on tuner, it has a gooseneck feature that allows it to twist so you can see it at whatever angle. We have been using Snark SN1X electronic tuners for years, and we love them.
Easy to forget to bring along with you (it happens to the best of us!).Pricier: Quality electronic tuners can range anywhere from $12 to $80.And since there aren’t a lot of places to stash your tuner, sometimes this can be a problem. This is how we clip our Snark SN1X electronic tuner to easily pick up the notes from our hammered dulcimer without having to move it around!Įrgonomically to the dulcimer. Since they are typically used for instruments like guitars, they are not meant to mold Clip-on tuners have a hard time staying on.Battery-operated: Depending on the electronic tuner you choose, your battery life can run out quickly.Less sensitive: You can easily use them in a group setting with a lot of ambient noise.To decide whether or not you want to go the app route, it is useful to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of electronic tuners.
Today, those alternatives are tuning apps you can download on your smartphone. But just like any other technology, it is now easily replaceable with more convenient alternatives. We will also introduce our top picks for hammered dulcimer tuning apps.Įlectronic Tuners vs Hammered Dulcimer Tuning AppsĬhromatic electronic tuners have been the go-to for years when it comes to tuning the hammered dulcimer (note: you need a chromatic tuner even if your dulcimer is not a chromatic). And we say to those freaks, hey this article is not for you! For the rest of us who get by with a little help from our device friends, stay tuned, this article is for you.īut is a tuning app right for your tuning needs? In this article, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of tuners. Tuning by ear comes only with years of experience (*ahem* Chris), or through the rare inherent ability of those freaks-of-nature with perfect pitch.