Currently, the only model of the Piano Tuners Ear is the PTE-101. There are plans for a more sophisticated design but not until I can sell more of this model.
The PTE-101 is assembled by hand so each unit sold is different depending on the particular features chosen. Some have the clear top, some on piggyback mounted, some are in a black box. If you have a preference, you can make it when you order one.
The PTE-101 is totally analog which may be the optimum design for this application. I will know more after testing a digital design.
Below are photos and videos of each unit that has been sold so far.
9. BEAT MATCHING
An out of tune octave is telling you how out of tune it is by the speed of the beat.
To tune it pure just move one note that amount.
This lesson shows you how.
10. TUNING A P4
P4's are supposed to be wide in equal temperament, but they are still very close to pure.
In this lesson, we determine whether your P4 is wide or narrow by using the check note a M3 below the bottom note and listening at the coincidental partial two octaves above the bottom note.
11. TUNING A P5
P5's are supposed to be narrow in equal temperament, but they are still very close to pure.
In this lesson, we determine whether your P5 is wide or narrow by using the check note a M6 below the bottom note and listening at the coincidental partial one octave above the top note.
12. TUNING F3A3 TO 7 BPS
Setting F3A3 temporarily to 7 beats per second is a common step in many aural piano tuning methods.
Hear the beat A5 easily in this lesson and also learn a trick for knowing if F3A3 is close to 7 bps or not.
13. TUNING C#4 IN THE LOWER SKELETON
This is a precise and accurate way to tune C#4 using the already tuned F3/A3/F4/A4 called the Lower Skeleton.
What's next? Why not get your own Piano Tuners Ear?