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Author: Barton62  
Date:   2005-12-31 03:02 
 Hi All! 
 
I've played clarinet ever since I was 12.  I'm old now, and am playing on a regular basis after many years of off and on playing.  I received a Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner and was wondering how the heck do you use this thing?  I used to tune on open G (F on the piano) on the tuner at school.  Do I need to calibrate this thing for G or if F shows in tune, assume the tuner is calibrated in C?  I know this really sounds dumb, but I would appreciate any help that you can give me!  Please note that I am electronically impaired. 
Thanks!
  
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Author: GBK  
Date:   2005-12-31 03:08 
 The tuner is calibrated in C (concert pitch) 
 
If you play the note G on your Bb clarinet, it will show as an F on the tuner. (Just like when you used to tune on open G, which was F on the piano) 
 
Don't forget to make sure the tuner is set at A=440 (or A=442 if you prefer to tune a bit higher) ...GBK
  
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Author: Barton62  
Date:   2005-12-31 03:15 
 GBK, 
 
Thanks for making my day!  The instructions in the box were as clear as mud!  
 
Happy New Year!
  
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Author: jez  
Date:   2006-01-03 00:09 
 How do you make a double-bass play in tune? 
Chop it up and turn it into a xylophone. 
 
jez
  
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