[Dixielandjazz] Re: Tuning guitar players

[Mike C.]

I prefer to seeplayers that don't use tuners, but that tuner to 
instruments that cannot tune such as piano. Usually when I rehearse or 
run a band I have everyone tune to the piano. If the piano is not 
available then tuners are cool. I think it's best to be able to tune 
your instrument without the use of a tuner. Internalization always works 
best.

Mike




Russ Guarino wrote:
> I perform with so many guitar players with varying skill levels, I like to see
> them tuning with an electronic tuner.  At least I know they will be close to in
> tune.
> 
> Those who just sit down and start in make me very nervous.  Chances are they
> will really be out of tune.  And if you say anything, they get in a stew.
> 
> How many players do you know who really have good ears?  A lot think they have
> good ears, but how many really have it?
> 
> Encourage them to use tuners.  Don't intimidate them.  You'll do better in the
> long run.
> 
> Russ Guarino