Cello Tuner

Play an open string and tune until the needle turns green.

 

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Tuner settings

Reference pitch

A4 · 440 Hz

440 Hz is standard. Orchestras often tune to 442 Hz, baroque ensembles to 415 Hz.

Note names

Tuning

Play an open string and tune until the needle turns green.

Steady on low strings

The tuner listens long enough to read the low C clearly. Bow evenly and give the note a second.

Questions

What are the cello string notes?

C2, G2, D3 and A3, an octave below the viola.

Which A should I use?

440 Hz is standard; many orchestras tune to 442 Hz. Set it in the tuner settings.