Item Name: Intellictouch CenterPitch Universal Intonation Tool
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Price: $29.79

 Achieving accurate intonation on a brass, woodwind or string instrument is a never-ending pursuit. Whether struggling with the imperfect system of valves, or the continuously variable trombone slide or string fingerboard, each player must learn to listen and adjust the pitch of every note. A finely-tuned sense of pitch is an essential tool for every musician.

     The CenterPitch Universal Intonation Tool can help. CenterPitch differs from most tuners in that it ‘feels’ the vibrations from the instrument, rather than ‘hears’ the sound. You can use it in the middle of a loud band or orchestra, and it only responds to the instrument it is attached to. Each musician can get information about his or her own pitch without interference from the other instruments.

     It features a clamp that attaches easily to pipes, bells or pegs, and a dual ball-&-socket that allows the user to set it in a position that provides a good view, yet is unobtrusive. It weighs only 2 ounces and operates on two coin cells which provide 60 hours of continuous use. (The auto-shutoff is very effective, so the batteries should last a long time.) The digital readout is very clear, and the note name is prominently displayed. This is excellent for beginning students who may not always be sure what note they are playing, or in the situation that a note is played so out-of-tune that the tuner reads it a half-step away. It displays notes in concert pitch, or transposed for Bb, Eb or F instruments, and the user can choose between enharmonic sharps or flats.

CenterPitch responds quickly, and is extremely accurate; each half-step is divided into eleven divisions. Six large arrows quickly guide you to correct intonation. As you play, it provides instant feedback on the relationship between technique and pitch control, and teaches you to hear and control tiny changes in pitch.