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 107 products
Meinl Sonic Energy Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork, Theta 134 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork, Gamma 188 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork, Delta 130 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork, Beta 150 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork, Alpha 139 Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Natural Pitch Therapy Tuning Fork
Meinl Sonic Energy Standard Pitch Therapy Tuning Fork
Meinl Sonic Energy Therapy Tuning Fork, Eros
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Master Tuning Fork, 256Hz
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
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Sun
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Neptune
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Mercury
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Mars
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Saros' Period
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Sidereal Moon
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Metonic Cycle
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Moon Knot
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Culmination
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Apsidis
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Jupiter
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Synodic Day
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Sidereal Day
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Platonic Year
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Hydro Gamma
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Geomagnetic
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Earth
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Tuning Fork, Chiron
Meinl Sonic Energy Planetary Tuned Therapy Master Tuning Fork, 128Hz
Meinl Sonic Energy Tuning Fork Holder Set-Up, 2 Tuning Forks
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork Set, Theta
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork Set, Beta
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork Set, Alpha
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork Set, Delta
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece Binaural Therapy Tuning Fork Set, Gamma
Meinl Sonic Energy 2-piece TCM Therapy Tuning Fork Yin & Yang Set
Meinl Sonic Energy Therapy Tuning Fork Holder Set-Up, 2 Tuning Forks
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.