Downloading and learning how to use a tuning app
Android: gStrings Free Ipad/ Iphone: Pano Tuner Kindle: Tun-d Free Guitar Tuner Then download! *Do not download anything that costs $$
Optimize for… Orchestra Tuning set for 440 Hz
Play your open string (you may need to play it multiple times) If the tuner says that it is too high (or #) you need to make it lower (until it is green) If the tuner says you are too low (or b) you need to make it higher (until it is green)
Keep the phone close to your instrument: ask your stand partner to help you (you won’t have to do this at home) Play with long, slow bows (bowed strings students) Play quietly: everyone will be able to hear better (I promise!)