Tuning is a process of eliminating variables until you compare one thing to one other thing. Shut off the middle tenor, match the bass to the outside tenor, then compare that combined sound to low A. Never tune anything to high A, and never leave the bass until it is truly matched.
Stability comes before accuracy. If a drone's pitch is wavering, from unsteady blowing, wet reeds, or a bad setup, you cannot tune it, because the in-tune point keeps moving. Gauge-steady pressure and stable reeds are the foundation of everything.
The last millimeter is where tuning lives, and a tuner can train your ear to find it. My post-it demo shows a drone going from locked in to clearly out with about one millimeter of movement. Tune by ear first, check with the tuner, and let it recalibrate your habits.
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Hands-On Drone Tuning Workshop: Get In Tune Fast
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