[LUTE] Re: Fourier measurements of lute sound.

[Stephan Olbertz]

> > 3. The harmonics' pitches are not consistent with each other,
> > especially during the initial 0.3 second.  For example,
> > the fundamental can be at -4 cents, and the first harmonic
> > (an octave above the fundamental) can be at +4 cents.
> >
> > These observations provide an ample hypothesis for tuner
> > instability, but unfortunately suggest no solution.

Tune by ear! :-)

No tuner can "hear" harmonics, our ears can. So you get better results in 
matching different 
strings with inconsistent harmonics. 
Try to tune some much to small children's guitars with bad strings every day, 
and you'll learn, 
promised :-) 

Regards,

Stephan




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