Tuning Forks
Tuning forks are the perfect way to tune both the instrument and the mind. At Gear4music, we offer various tuning forks with many different frequencies.
Tuning forks are the perfect way to tune both the instrument and the mind. At Gear4music, we offer various tuning forks with many different frequencies.
Used heavily in sound therapy and meditation, sometimes producing a tone synonymous with cosmic frequencies. Browse through our extensive range of brands and price points to find the best tuning fork for you.Showing 40 of 77 products
Meinl Single Tuning Fork Case, 21cm
Meinl Tuning Fork Case For 8 Tuning Forks
Meinl Standard Pitch Tuning Fork, 440Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Natural Pitch Tuning Fork, 432 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Eros
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Geomagnetic Field
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Hydrogen Gamma
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Culmination Cycle
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Metonic Cycle
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Moon Knot
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Saros' Period
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Apsidis Rotation
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Master Fork 2
Meinl Sonic Energy Tuning Fork Pluto, 140.64 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Tuning Fork Schumann Resonance, 250.56 Hz
Meinl Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Sidereal Moon, A3#
Meinl Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Synodic Day, G3
Meinl Flower Of Life, Tuning Fork
Meinl Planetary Tuned Uranus Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Sedna Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Saturn Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Sun Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Neptune Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Synodic Moon Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Mercury Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Jupiter Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Sidereal Day Tuning Forks
Meinl Planetary Tuned Chiron Tuning Forks
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Lilith
Meinl Planetary Tuned Tuning Fork, Mars, D3
Meinl Planetary Tuned Venus Tuning Fork
Meinl Planetary Tuned Platonic Year Tuning Fork
Meinl Planetary Tuned Earth Tuning Forks
Meinl Sonic Energy Standard Pitch Therapy Tuning Fork
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Master Tuning Fork, 256Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Master Tuning Fork, 128Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Venus
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Uranus
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Sedna
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Saturn
About Tuning Forks
Tuning forks are thought to have been invented in 1711 and are commonly used by musicians as a way to tune musical instruments, such as pianos, violins, guitars, and more.
They are typically constructed from steel and feature two prongs known as tines, which are activated by striking the tines against a hard surface. This produces an elongated tuned tone, serving as a reference point for you to tune the instrument by ear.
In addition, tuning forks are commonplace in sound therapy and meditation settings, used to provide certain frequencies and vibrations to deliver various healing qualities. The frequencies delivered by tuning forks range from 64 Hz all the way to 4096 Hz, depending on the size of the prongs.
For standard orchestral tuning, a fork with the tuning of A and measuring 440hz is used. In sound therapy, a fork with the frequency of 128Hz is more commonly used. Popular brands that manufacture tuning forks include Meinl and John Walker.
FAQs
What are tuning forks used for?
Tuning forks are used to tune instruments accurately, and also for use in meditation and sound therapy. Tuning forks are known for their soothing tones and vibrations, which are used for healing qualities.
Why do musicians use a tuning fork?
Musicians use a tuning fork as a tool to tune an instrument. The most common frequency for tuning is 440Hz, which is an A note. As this frequency is standard tuning, this is the most used tuning fork among musicians.
What is the healing frequency of a tuning fork?
The standard healing frequency of a tuning fork is 128 Hz. Tuning forks that emit this frequency are commonly used in sound therapy and meditation environments.
Where do you hit a tuning fork?
You hit a tuning fork against a hardened surface at the end of the fork tines (prongs). By holding the fork on its handle at the top and striking the fork tines, the fork will then resonate and produce the tone.