How to Remember Which Notes Stringed Instruments Are Tuned to - Music Theory

How to Remember Which Notes Stringed Instruments Are Tuned to - Music Theory

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Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

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The video introduces Reckless Eric as a mnemonic to remember string tunings for various instruments. It covers standard guitar tuning (EADGBE), bass guitar and double bass tuning (EADG), violin tuning (GDAE), viola tuning (CGDA), and cello tuning (CGDA). The mnemonic helps non-string players easily recall these tunings.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What phrase is used to remember the standard guitar tuning?

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What are the first four letters of the phrase that help identify the bass guitar and double bass strings?

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How can you determine the tuning of the violin strings using the phrase?

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Explain how the tuning of the cello strings can be derived from the viola strings.

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What is the significance of Reckless Eric in understanding string tuning?

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