Music Calculator

Even though they appear to be very similar at first glance, you’ve likely realized that not all keyboard is equal. Stretching from A0 through to … Read more

So you open up a MIDI file and notice it point to a note called number sixty-nine. And it appears to be a stream of … Read more

During harpsichord restoration, there is no need to guess about tension or even length required when using right wire gauge and target pitch. Simply plug … Read more

Wind chimes: Most mass-produced windchimes available in big box stores are a tossed salad made from bunch of silverware in the washer; it’s not by … Read more

Once you input your instrument specs the calculator do all of the work and you can spend less time guessing what coefficient to apply. For … Read more

A snap at the bridge has you panicking as you hold the snapped off tine in one hand and an instrument held mute in the … Read more

When you’re stepping out onto a stage and suddenly realise that the split point on your keyboard is just one semitone too high there’s a … Read more

The use of a partial capo in folk music has given rise to the unique sound that comes from having some strings at their regular … Read more

A freshly cut bamboo stalk presents a question to every didgeridoo maker: now what? You’ve got the tools; you’ve got the material, but will this … Read more

With the mandocello, you pluck a low C but worry about the neck. It may well snap or even bend under tension. The issue is … Read more

A bouzouki seems straight-forward. That is, until you try to tune it or build one. There’s a balance between tone production and comfort when playing … Read more

So why do compound radius guitar necks? It’s a solution to a particular issue. Your hand feels good but the string digs deeper into higher … Read more

Few players will ever know it exists, yet it’s one of the most appreciated innovations in instrument making: the zero fret. In a nutshell, it … Read more

Intonation tends to be taught to guitarists as a matter of trial and error if playing a major chord up the neck. The problem occurs … Read more

In reality, most wood workers simply guess at tube lengths and find their panpipe is flat. The reason for this is that, unlike a piece … Read more