[Dixielandjazz] Re: Tuning guitar players

[Larry Walton Entertainment]

I play with two bands (18 pc and 6 pc) that are dead on in tune and you 
will never see a tuner come out with one exception the bass player uses 
one in one of the groups.  These guys are pros and  are just dead on.

I do agree with Russ that  if I didn't know  the quality of the player  
I would prefer to see the tuner come out.

I think what I was saying more or less is that guitar players especially 
seem to not learn (or care) how to tune their instruments and rely on 
meters only.  I find that to be an unsatisfactory solution.  Not 
terrible but not really good either.

I didn't come out of the box being able to tune my horn or play in 
tune.  It took a lot of listening and caring what I sounded like as well 
as some education in the matter.  In other words it took work and self 
training.  Unless you have perfect pitch (and I'm not so sure that's all 
that great) then you have to learn how to do it and what you are 
listening for.

Larry Walton
St. Louis

Mike C. wrote:
> 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
>
>
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