← Pitch Detector Guide

Pitch detection, explained short

Four articles, no filler. Everything here applies directly to the tools.

How-to

How to use a pitch detector online

Mic permissions, reading cents, and the three mistakes that make any tuner look broken.

Explainer

What is a pitch detector, and when do you need one?

Hz, cents, and why "440" is a choice rather than a law of physics.

Mobile

The best way to detect pitch on your phone

Phone mics are weirder than you think. How to get accurate readings anyway.

Practice

How to practice with a metronome (without hating it)

The 80% method, and why you rush the easy bars, not the hard ones.