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  I Used to Play Cello

  Book (Carl Fischer)
  List Price: $19.95
  

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  Cecilio CCO-100 4/4 (Full Size) Student Cello Outfit w/ Soft Case + Bow+ Rosin + Strings + Stand

  Musical Instruments (Cecilio)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Excellent for the price

  Let me start off by saying that I have absolutely no experience playing cello, so I don't have a lot of knowledge of the instrument to compare it to.PROS:That being said, I think this is an amazing cello for the price. Considering that most "beginner" cellos in a music store start out around $1,000, finding a cello that sounds good at all for $200 is great. It did make a weird squeaky sound when I played the G string while holding down on the fret, but I started making sure I kept the rosin residue wiped off the string, switched to rather than the rosin that came with it, and started using the bow like I was taught in ... 5/5 Briana Clark "Brelywi" (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews, January 13, 2012

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  Great-Amazing

  This cello I ordered Sunday evening along with a book and it arrived today (Wednesday). I got it out and played, I very enjoyed it and it is well worth your money. I have enjoyed playing and can't wait to play even more on it. I recommend that if you don't want to spend upwards of like 3,000 - 10,000 and don't know where to start, This is a excellent thing to start out on. Also in the future you could always upgrade to something professional. 5/5 Andrew Kaltt - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio CCO-100 4/4 (Full Size) Student Cello Outfit w/ Soft Case + Bow+ Rosin + Strings + Stand This cello I ordered Sunday evening along with a book and it arrived today (Wednesday). I got it out and played, I very enjoyed it and it is well worth your money. I have enjoyed playing and can't wait to play even more on it. I recommend that if you don't want to spend upwards of like 3,000 - 10,000 and don't know where to start, This is a excellent thing to start out on. Also in the future you could always upgrade to something professional. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 18, 2012

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  Excellent

  I ordered this cello for my husband as a Christmas gift. It is beautiful and sounds great. It arrived on time and was packed extremely well. I will definitely order more items from them in rhe future. 5/5 Carriew - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio CCO-100 4/4 (Full Size) Student Cello Outfit w/ Soft Case + Bow+ Rosin + Strings + Stand I ordered this cello for my husband as a Christmas gift. It is beautiful and sounds great. It arrived on time and was packed extremely well. I will definitely order more items from them in rhe future. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 1, 2012

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  List Price: $499.99
  Price: $239.99
  You Save: $260.00 (52%)

  Rosewood fingerboard, pegs and fittings, Alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners

  Brazilwood bow with rosewood frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair

  Well-padded lightweight carrying case (soft case) with pockets and adjustable backpack straps

  Cello stand, Extra set of cello strings, High quality rosin cake

  Crack-proof spruce top, Maple back, neck and sides, Beautiful high-luster varnish finish

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  Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 1 Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1)

  Book (Suzuki Method International)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Just as ordered

  This is the book my cello teacher recommended. So I knew the entire product before ordering it. It's aimed at children but at age 65, I find it's an efficient way of getting started! 5/5 Michele Fairfield (Lacolle, Quebec) - See all my reviews, September 22, 2010

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  Well set up

  This method does a very good job of introducing new techniques one at a time without focusing too strongly on the fact that you're learning a technique. The little folk songs are enjoyable and pleasant to listen to a million times over. As a new Suzuki mother and longtime musician myself, I was a little concerned, but have been very impressed so far. I would definitely suggest this method to parents of younger children. I think that the songs are easy enough for a 5yr old, yet engaging enough for a teenager. 5/5 J. Laydbak - See all my reviews, March 1, 2012

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  YOU REALLY NEED THE CD TO GO ALONG WITH THE BOOK

  If you order the book by itself, I could see where one would be disappointed. However, with the CD the book is excellent. The book starts with a couple of simple exercises on the open A and D, then adds new notes with the fingering labeled. Very helpful for a beginner! Almost immediately one plays, and stick with me here, Twinkle Twinkle, HOWEVER, there are 4 somewhat rapid bowing patterns used, so right away you are learning rhythm and timing and fast bowing - all very useful things! In addition, it gets your ears used to the open string interval. You can tell by ear if those 2 strings are in tune. Starting on the next page, more simple melodies are introduced, and quickly one learns to count the beat and take repeats. Turn the page and you start using dynamics - crescendo, decresendo, ritard, etc. The songs are kind of fast, so you learn right away that you can't drag your feet, you have to keep up. This is real life in an orchestra - you have to count the beat, respect... 5/5 Mufkins (Sunny SoCal) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 1 Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1) (Paperback) If you order the book by itself, I could see where one would be disappointed. However, with the CD the book is excellent. The book starts with a couple of simple exercises on the open A and D, then adds new notes with the fingering labeled. Very helpful for a beginner! Almost immediately one plays, and stick with me here, Twinkle Twinkle, HOWEVER, there are 4 somewhat rapid bowing patterns used, so right away you are learning rhythm and timing and fast bowing - all very useful things! In addition, it gets your ears used to the open string interval. You can tell by ear if those 2 strings are in tune. Starting on the next page, more simple melodies are introduced, and quickly one learns to count the beat and take repeats. Turn the page and you start using dynamics - crescendo, decresendo, ritard, etc. The songs are kind of fast, so you learn right away that you can't drag your feet, you have to keep up. This is real life in an orchestra - you have to count the beat, respect... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 20, 2011

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  List Price: $6.99
  

  Format Book

  Book Pages: 24

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  I Used to Play Cello

  Book (- An Innovative Mathod for Adults Returning to Play - cello - - - - Carl Fischer LLC - Larry Clark, Doris Gazda)
  

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  Cecilio 4/4 CCO-Black Student Cello Outfit in Black Metallic Varnish

  Musical Instruments (Cecilio Musical Instruments)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Completely satisfied customer

  I am currently learning to play cello on my own.I was surprised at the quality of the cello for the price,(the bow was very cheap and warped).The tone is awesome,when I play a song the tone sounds exactly like the instrument on the instructional C-D.I Would highly recommend thepurchase of: A new bow,better rosin,the strings included with the cello are just fine.Overall I am very happy with my purchase,and wouldrecommend it to anyone.Keep in mind it is a beginner cello,a great start for someone just starting out,without spending alot of money. 5/5 BROTHER RAT FINK - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CCO-Black Student Cello Outfit in Black Metallic Varnish (Electronics) I am currently learning to play cello on my own.I was surprised at the quality of the cello for the price,(the bow was very cheap and warped).The tone is awesome,when I play a song the tone sounds exactly like the instrument on the instructional C-D.I Would highly recommend thepurchase of: A new bow,better rosin,the strings included with the cello are just fine.Overall I am very happy with my purchase,and wouldrecommend it to anyone.Keep in mind it is a beginner cello,a great start for someone just starting out,without spending alot of money. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 30, 2011

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  Fantastic value

  This cello is perfect for the price I paid. Though I understand one reviewer received no cello rosin at all, my cello came with everything it said it would. I even got a violin tuning pipe, not that it is that much help. I agree that the bow is slightly warped (looking on it straight down)but that has not hindered my playing. A great deal for anyone looking for a first cello of her own, and totally worth it. 5/5 K. Volk - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cecilio 4/4 CCO-Black Student Cello Outfit in Black Metallic Varnish (Electronics) This cello is perfect for the price I paid. Though I understand one reviewer received no cello rosin at all, my cello came with everything it said it would. I even got a violin tuning pipe, not that it is that much help. I agree that the bow is slightly warped (looking on it straight down)but that has not hindered my playing. A great deal for anyone looking for a first cello of her own, and totally worth it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 30, 2011

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  Great buy!

  Beautiful cello. It sounds great. I got everything I was suppose to get.. stand works great.. Everything was perfect excet for the bow.. It was really warped... And I really hate the case.. it offers little protection... basically it protects from scratches, cosmetic stuff.. which is the least of my worries for a practicing cello for a newbie.. I wouldn't let the crappy bow and cheapo bag be a reason to not buy this.. For the very low price that this is, it's a fantastic deal.. I do have a hard time keeping it tuned, but I don't know if that's my fault or if it's the cello..My story is, I didn't know I needed to put the rosin on the bow.. first time I had ever even held a bow! I was trying to tighten the strings to just see what it basically sounded like.. it was HORRIBLE! So I'd tighten the strings, rub the bow across it. over and over.. until, SNAP!!!!!!!!! The string slapped across my fingers.. I got "b" slapped by my own cello.. cut me and my other finger had a welt... 4/5 J. McDonald "JandB" - See all my reviews, September 15, 2011

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  List Price: $499.99
  Price: $239.99
  You Save: $260.00 (52%)

  Includes: Well-padded lightweight carrying case (soft case), cello stand, bridge, high quality rosin cake, & extra set of cello strings

  1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects

  Rosewood fingerboard & pegs, and alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners

  Size 4/4 (Full Size) black metallic cello with spruce top, maple back, neck and sides

  Brazil wood cello bow with unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair

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  Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories

  Musical Instruments (Crystalcello)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Quality

  Overall, I am pleased with my new cello, because it came with strings, end pin protector, cello rosin, cello cover, and French bow. I was surprised I did not find any packaged extra strings. I was also surprised to see that some hair came out from the bow very easily, which almost led me to believe that this bow needed re-hairing. It seems that this instrument can produce a good resonating forward sound, which at times have to control by backing the note dynamics off. I was not able to find a logo indicating where this cello was originally made at. The bridge was slightly too high. Because my original plan was to use the instrument in my church only and not professionally, this full-size instrument works very well with me. Thank you! 4/5 Daniel Tsukamoto (Clinton Township, MI) - See all my reviews, March 4, 2009

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  Beautiful Cello--bad strings

  What a gorgeous cello! Nice "practice" cello---but it immediately needed new strings, and the pegs won't hold. We're still working on it and after new strings plus some peg dope (thank you Sharmusic.com), the pegs still won't hold the tuned strings. Once we get that settled, tho, it ought to play very nicely. 2/5 Charmaine Mankey (Sunny Southern California) - See all my reviews, June 5, 2010

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  great transaction!!!

  Beautiful instrument and seamless transaction. Will continue to do business. Got this for my mother who use to play as a child and it has brought back many great memories. 5/5 bswan - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories Beautiful instrument and seamless transaction. Will continue to do business. Got this for my mother who use to play as a child and it has brought back many great memories. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 6, 2011

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  Padded carrying bag.

  Rosin. Extra Set of String.

  Rosewood frog, wood stick bow with genuine horsehair.

  Spruce top. Maple back, neck and sides.

  Ebonized pegs and fingerboard. Alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners.

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  Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner

  Musical Instruments (Snark)
  

  Rating (518 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Review by an owner of two Snark clip-on tuners

  "Tunes Tighter So You Sound Better."I'm impressed with the Snark tuners. I own the Blue SN-1 for guitars and the Red SN-2 with extended range and a built in mic for all instruments. Better than I thought they'd be. Least important is the finish, but the finish is beautiful. Much better than any of the company pictures I've seen on websites. The blue and red colors are an intense rare metallic color. The Snark only weighs about 1.5 ounces with a very expertly made clamp with rubber gripping jaws. The lower jaw hinges allowing it to fit any contour. I have an Ovation with the angled head stock. The Snark clips right on and stays there. And with a ball socket on each end of the curved mounting post that connects the clamp to the face we're talking 360 degress maneuvering making the Snark perfectly adjustable for most any situation.Comes complete with a CR2032 Lithium 3 volt battery. This is the same kind that many computers use for the clock battery. They never seem to wear... 5/5 Stanley B. Huggard - See all my reviews, February 11, 2011

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  Best clip-on tuner I've ever used!

  After trying several clip-on tuners for my guitars, banjos, and mandolins, this is definitely the best I've ever used. It works very well on all three instruments. It's accurate, the lighted display is very visible with bright colors for flat, sharp, and right-on. The head of the display swivels easily in any direction for easy viewing. It also allows tuning by both vibration or sound. The red color of the tuner's exterior makes it easy to find in my gig bag but is not obnoxiously bright when placed on the headstock. It's so good I bought two. Delivery came in about two or three days by standard shipping. 5/5 Patrick Murphree (Los Altos, CA, US) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner After trying several clip-on tuners for my guitars, banjos, and mandolins, this is definitely the best I've ever used. It works very well on all three instruments. It's accurate, the lighted display is very visible with bright colors for flat, sharp, and right-on. The head of the display swivels easily in any direction for easy viewing. It also allows tuning by both vibration or sound. The red color of the tuner's exterior makes it easy to find in my gig bag but is not obnoxiously bright when placed on the headstock. It's so good I bought two. Delivery came in about two or three days by standard shipping. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 15, 2010

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  My Review

  I bought this just to see if it would work as the reviews say. I was surprised that it really does work. I even ordered another one. Just clamp it and forget it. I use it on my ukuleles, from the soprano, concert, tenor to the baritone it works on all of them. I also like the fact that it has a metronome, no sound but just a little heart that flashes, which you can set the tempo also. I like it better that the Lanikai Chromatic & Ukulele LUT-1 Tuner. I like the fact that it is lighted so you can see the screen in low light settings. Try it you will like it.I also wanted to add that by using this you can also learn the fret board. Just choose a fret and strum or pick the string and it will show you what the note is.I will post more later on after I have used it some more and after I see how long it holds up to everyday use.. 5/5 Keithmj "Noodj" (Saint Petersburg, Fl) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner I bought this just to see if it would work as the reviews say. I was surprised that it really does work. I even ordered another one. Just clamp it and forget it. I use it on my ukuleles, from the soprano, concert, tenor to the baritone it works on all of them. I also like the fact that it has a metronome, no sound but just a little heart that flashes, which you can set the tempo also. I like it better that the Lanikai Chromatic & Ukulele LUT-1 Tuner. I like the fact that it is lighted so you can see the screen in low light settings. Try it you will like it.I also wanted to add that by using this you can also learn the fret board. Just choose a fret and strum or pick the string and it will show you what the note is.I will post more later on after I have used it some more and after I see how long it holds up to everyday use.. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2011

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  List Price: $39.00
  

  With stay put clip, display rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing

  Tap Tempo Metronome

  High sensitivity vibration sensor and internal mic

  Extended frequency range for all instruments

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  The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello

  Musical Instruments (Hill)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Great clarity. Easy application.

  This rosin has been recommended to me by my violin teacher and I am very happy with the results of using it. The consistency of the rosin is softer then other brands I tried, and thus makes the application onto the bow hair much easier. The rosin stays on the hair for quite a long time, and treated bow produces very clean sound, without any harshness or hisses. Residue fall out onto the violin varnish seems less messy then from some stock rosins I tried. Wrapping the rosin in cloth/sponge is a nice touch - no plastic box to rattle inside your violin case, and your hands stay clean while handling it. 5/5 Boruta Di Lira (NJ, US) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello This rosin has been recommended to me by my violin teacher and I am very happy with the results of using it. The consistency of the rosin is softer then other brands I tried, and thus makes the application onto the bow hair much easier. The rosin stays on the hair for quite a long time, and treated bow produces very clean sound, without any harshness or hisses. Residue fall out onto the violin varnish seems less messy then from some stock rosins I tried. Wrapping the rosin in cloth/sponge is a nice touch - no plastic box to rattle inside your violin case, and your hands stay clean while handling it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 25, 2007

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  Great product

  I tend to use softer rosins in low humidity settings, and lighter rosins in high humidity. Hill dark rosin works wonderfully, especially in winter, when heated rooms are often very low in humidity. The rosin enables the hairs to grip the strings without being sticky, and gives a beautiful clean sound. If you're experiencing problems with playing in a low-humidity setting, this is the first product to try. 5/5 classicalgeek "raising geekiness to an art form!" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello I tend to use softer rosins in low humidity settings, and lighter rosins in high humidity. Hill dark rosin works wonderfully, especially in winter, when heated rooms are often very low in humidity. The rosin enables the hairs to grip the strings without being sticky, and gives a beautiful clean sound. If you're experiencing problems with playing in a low-humidity setting, this is the first product to try. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 13, 2008

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  Better than what I had

  Not too bad. I was expecting it to be a little softer, but it is way better than the original rosin that I got with my violin. I don't have a lot of experience with rosins, but this does exactly what it advertises and works just fine. 4/5 G. Thomas "Tom" (CA) - See all my reviews, September 24, 2009

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  List Price: $13.95
  Price: $7.94
  You Save: $6.01 (43%)

  Wrapped in a padded velveteen shell

  Used by professionals worldwide

  Slightly softer and grips abit better than the Hill Light Rosin

  For Violin, Viola and Cello

  The ORIGINAL Hill Dark Rosin, not an imitation!

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  Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome

  Musical Instruments (Korg USA Inc.)
  

  Rating (251 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Compact and well built tuner-metronome.

  This tuner/metronome is very well built and has a 12 note refrence. It works very well with my violin and I carry it with me to class and when I practice. The metronome has a loud beat. The tuner is loud so you can hear it over what you are playing. It has a large screen and is very easy to use. I recommend this to anyone that plays a string instrument. 5/5 A. maxon (eastern tn) - See all my reviews, September 1, 2005

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  Not the best tuner or metronome, but perhaps the best for the price.

  I've always had difficulty finding tuners with adequate response, and this one was actually a downgrade from the OT-12 (my favourite pocket-sized tuner), but it surprised me by working better than any previous combined metronome-tuner while not costing much more. The response rate is not adjustable, but sits at about a medium (there has to be at least a second of sustenance, but not more than two if you're steady). The precision is about as good as most will ever need, although it's dubiously delineated between -3 and +3 cents. The rest of the spectrum to fifty is clear-cut (it is fully digital, for better or for worse). The accuracy is also as good as could be asked for at its price-range, but not great - you may want to let it cycle a couple times for the more troublesome notes or if you're of the end-inward school of tuning. There are no temperament settings, but very few musicians will miss that option. There is an input for contact mics, though the impedance choice is... 5/5 Mark Gilbert (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews, November 11, 2006

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  Sensitive mic

  This tuner has been a wonderful aid in tuning our violins and cellos. I've found the mic to be too sensitive in our setting as it picks up my young children's voices while I'm trying to tune an instrument. I will be purchasing the pick-up mic accessory in hopes that it will insulate against the background noise. If you are able to tune your instrument in private, then this should not be a problem for you. Also, the tiny flip-out stand doesn't seem to provide adequate support when placed vertically on uneven surfaces like, say various surfaces of a cluttered piano. However, the pick-up mic should eliminate the need to position the tuner optimally in front of the instrument. This is less likely to be a legitimate drawback of the tuner design itself, and more likely to be one of my way of using it. In any event, I cannot imagine not using an electronic tuner for these or any other reason. It is truly a gift for those who play strings. 4/5 Ich liebe cello (Seattle area) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome (Electronics) This tuner has been a wonderful aid in tuning our violins and cellos. I've found the mic to be too sensitive in our setting as it picks up my young children's voices while I'm trying to tune an instrument. I will be purchasing the pick-up mic accessory in hopes that it will insulate against the background noise. If you are able to tune your instrument in private, then this should not be a problem for you. Also, the tiny flip-out stand doesn't seem to provide adequate support when placed vertically on uneven surfaces like, say various surfaces of a cluttered piano. However, the pick-up mic should eliminate the need to position the tuner optimally in front of the instrument. This is less likely to be a legitimate drawback of the tuner design itself, and more likely to be one of my way of using it. In any event, I cannot imagine not using an electronic tuner for these or any other reason. It is truly a gift for those who play strings. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 24, 2006

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  List Price: $40.00
  

  Scale: 12 note equal temperament

  Tuning Modes: Meter mode (AUTO), Sound Out mode (MANUAL)

  Reference Tone: C4 (261.63Hz) C5 (523.25Hz) One octave or A Bb

  Detection Range*: C1 (32.70Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz) for a sine wave

  Calibration Range: A4 = 410Hz 480Hz

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  EarMaster 5

  Software (eMedia)
  

  Rating (19 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Great software but...

  I love this software. I'm a pretty crappy guitarist who decided to go back to the basics and learn some music theory (which I'm doing via the "absolutely understand guitar" DVD set by Scotty West -- I recommend that product as well -- the presenter has a tendency to ramble and excessively repeat himself but ultimately the material is solid and a lot of things are starting to click so it was worth hanging in there). Anyway, this software is a perfect complement to your music theory studies. I think that unless you're just lucky to be born with a natural talent, you're going to need some dictation of intervals, chords, scales, and rhythm to atune your ear to how they sound. Playing it on your own instrument isn't as effective because you can't help using your eyes and fingers as a crutch. With this software, you have nothing but your ears to find the answer.Some small nits to pick, which I'm writing here hoping that emedia will read this and include in its next upgrade:... 5/5 demago (Singapore) - See all my reviews This review is from: EarMaster 5 (CD-ROM) I love this software. I'm a pretty crappy guitarist who decided to go back to the basics and learn some music theory (which I'm doing via the "absolutely understand guitar" DVD set by Scotty West -- I recommend that product as well -- the presenter has a tendency to ramble and excessively repeat himself but ultimately the material is solid and a lot of things are starting to click so it was worth hanging in there). Anyway, this software is a perfect complement to your music theory studies. I think that unless you're just lucky to be born with a natural talent, you're going to need some dictation of intervals, chords, scales, and rhythm to atune your ear to how they sound. Playing it on your own instrument isn't as effective because you can't help using your eyes and fingers as a crutch. With this software, you have nothing but your ears to find the answer.Some small nits to pick, which I'm writing here hoping that emedia will read this and include in its next upgrade:... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2010

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  I bought this at the San Francisco Apple Store

  I think it says something that Apple sells this music software at their San Francisco Apple store. That indicates EarMaster Pro has gone through some serious vetting, as Apple does not sell junk. Apple's shelf space for selling software is small. Except for those days when there isn't enough time or I'm too busy, I use the EarMaster Pro software every day for about a half hour. I've been using Ear Master Pro for about four months and am nearly half way through the exercises. EarMaster Pro has an online forum which has been helpful and responsive when I've had questions. In a good way, I have found the EarMaster Pro exercises beyond the starting "easy" ones to be brutally hard. I consider EarMaster Pro to be a program for music majors or for serious musical hobbyists such as myself who are highly motivated and have a strong background in musical harmony and musical theory. The more advanced exercises are so subtle that I ended up (with the help of... 5/5 Robert D. Glover Jr. "robert-g-near-nyc" (Linden, NJ USA) - See all my reviews, December 13, 2009

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  Flexible, wide ranging exercises and excellent support

  I originally posted this review for EarMaster and not EarMaster Pro. I have the Pro version so I am adding the same review here.I like the flexibility of this training software -- the ability to create my own exercises. I use the Tutor to narrow down issues and then construct my own exercises to further focus drills. Of the software I tried this one also has a fairly complete results report. I think this is important because it allows you to overcome your own sense of where weaknesses are when your own sense is incorrect.The only issue I've found is with some of the rhythm drills that depend on the platform on which the software is running to be properly responsive. I find the responsiveness too unpredictable and therefor some of the drills like the rhythm imitation less useful. I do not think this is the fault of EM 5 or any other training software that tries to drill rhythmic input. It's more a platform issue.Another very positive thing about this... 5/5 L. Friedman (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews, February 11, 2010

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  List Price: $59.95
  

  Sing, play, or clap answers into a microphone; automatic guitar tuner and metronome

  Plays in any of 128 instrument sounds; progress reports; designed for all musicians

  Ear-training software with instant interactive feedback on answers

  On-screen guitar, piano, violin, bass, and others; variable tone range--from soprano to bass

  Standard and Jazz tutors with over 650 lessons; customizable exercises

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