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Tuning Exam

With sound: which is out of tune, and by how much?

10 questions

Using the game mechanic. No time limit.

Explanation after each answer

You’ll see why it’s correct, with the calculation.

Final score

How many you got right out of 10.

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What this exam is like

Tuning exam with sound: three instruments play the same note and one is out of tune. Say which, whether sharp or flat, and tune it, with the frequencies in hertz and the deviation in cents. 10 questions, three levels.

  • Easy: Clearly out of tune
  • Medium: Sharp or flat, and tuning
  • Fine ear: Differences of 12 to 22 cents

Sample questions

  1. 1. C in tune is 523.3 Hz. An instrument plays it at 537.3 Hz. How is it?

    • An octave higher
    • Flat (too low)
    • In tune
    • Sharp (too high)
    Show the answer

    ✅ Sharp (too high)

  2. 2. G in tune is 392.0 Hz. An instrument plays it at 385.0 Hz. How is it?

    • An octave higher
    • Flat (too low)
    • In tune
    • Sharp (too high)
    Show the answer

    ✅ Flat (too low)

  3. 3. E in tune is 329.6 Hz. An instrument plays it at 326.0 Hz. How is it?

    • An octave higher
    • Flat (too low)
    • In tune
    • Sharp (too high)
    Show the answer

    ✅ Flat (too low)

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