Tuning forks are multifunctional tools that can not only help you tune up a musical instrument, but can also serve as a healing tool for restoring your inner balance.
Tuning Forks at Bax Music
We offer a broad range of tuning forks, ranging from standard 440Hz models tuned to the A4-note, to classic 432Hz tuning forks as well as chakra tuning forks that come tuned to specific frequencies to serve sound therapy and meditation. Got any questions? Don't hesitate to reach out for advice!
Concert Pitch, Stuttgart Pitch & Scientific Pitch
Most people associate tuning forks with piano tuners, which makes sense because most tuning forks are tuned to the central A note of a piano. This note forms the reference point from which all other notes can be tuned based on intervals. In general, the central A note is tuned to a frequency of 440Hz (aka concert pitch). For more traditional pieces, the frequency - so the number of vibrations per minute - is sometimes slightly lowered. In fact, the standard frequency back in the day was 432Hz (aka Stuttgart pitch), which is the same pitch that old violins such as Stradivarius models were originally tuned to. Traditional Tibetan singing bowls are also harmonically tuned to 432 Hertz which is the pitch that famous composers like Mozart and Verdi preferred to use.
Chakra Tuning Forks for Therapy and Healing
Nowadays, you can also get special tuning forks that are tuned to frequencies based on nature and the universe. This includes the 432Hz tuning fork which is often used for sound therapy and meditation, as well as planetary-tuned tuning forks. There's a theory that our bodies are tuned to a unique frequency that can be thrown out of whack through various factors and influences, and this natural frequency can be restored using special tuning forks for an increased sense of inner peace and calm. Just like gongs and singing bowls, tuning forks are commonly used for healing therapies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuning Forks
How does a tuning fork work?
A tuning fork starts resonating when you tap it. Once it's vibrating, it can be placed on the resonance chamber of a guitar or piano to 'amplify' the note.
Which note are tuning forks tuned to?
That depends on the tuning fork. Most models resonate at 440 Hertz (A-note) but there are also tunings forks that are tuned to higher and lower frequencies.
Which tuning fork should I get?
The most commonly used tuning forks for tuning up instruments are the models that are tuned to 440Hz, which corresponds with the central A note (A4) of a piano.
Who invented the tuning fork?
The tuning fork was invented in the early 18th century by a British musician called John Shore.
What does a tuning fork look like?
A tuning fork looks like a fork with two long prongs.
