Music Accessories
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Accessories — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Tuning Fork for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A patient, step-by-step introduction to the tuning fork for absolute beginners, from your first tap to your first successfully matched pitch.
Common Tuning Fork Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring, easily avoidable mistakes people make with a tuning fork, from how it's struck and held to what it's actually pitched for.
How to Set Up and Use Tuning Fork
A no-nonsense, step-by-step walkthrough for actually using a tuning fork, from the first strike to a fully tuned instrument.
Common Tablet Stand Mistakes to Avoid
The easy-to-make mistakes that leave musicians with the wrong tablet holder, and how to sidestep every one of them before you buy.
A Guide to Tablet Stand
A plain-spoken look at what a tablet stand needs to get right, and which type suits gigging, studio work or orchestral playing.
Tuning Fork Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A plain-spoken look at what a tuning fork actually does, how A440 became the standard, and which type belongs in your case.
The Best Tuning Forks for the Money
There's no single best tuning fork, only the right type for how you play. Here's the market sorted by player, not marketing hype.
Tuning Fork: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth knowing before buying a tuning fork, from picking the right pitch to spotting the difference between a musical and a medical one.