Can someone please write up a clear explanation of how to tune a guitar without an electronic tuner? I'm assuming the standard EADGBE tuning but other tunings would be welcome as w …

I have an old-time upright piano which was supposedly originally used to accompany old silent movies. The notes have a sort of twangy vibrato. I have an electronic tuner intended …

I have a standard wood snare drum on my kit. I believe it is a 5x12 drum. I'm just curious if their are any tricks for knowing how much to tighten the snare wires. Obviously, diffe …

What notes are the four strings of a fiddle usually tuned to? Are there alternate tunings that are often used? Is the standard fiddle tuning the same as a violin? What about a Vio …

What is standard tuning for a mandolin? I would also be interested in any commonly used alternative tunings if they exist.