What is the Golden Tuning System?

(GTS)

GTS is a revolutionary, big-picture tuning system

designed to unify all instruments, across all keys,

in ways previously thought impossible.

Utilizing the Golden Ratio, GTS offers a fresh, resonant alternative

to Equal Temperament (12-TET) and achieves next-level

studio recordings and superior live performance sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

"For The Last 1000 Years,

Music Theorists Have Tried To Solve the Musical-Math Riddle of Tuning..."

The graphic shows many different tuning systems. While some may differ because of cultural context, many are trying to accomplish the task of improving upon Equal Temperament (12-TET).

"Better than Equal Temperament?"

Equal Temperament is an amazing system of tuning and has served music well for hundreds of years, but GTS is more pleasing than 12-TET and works well on all keyboards.

"Is this some form of Just Intonation?"

Nope, this system is more consistent in all keys than JI.

"Are you adding more tones to the octaves or adding split keys?"

No, GTS keeps 12 tones per octave.

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How Is The Golden Tuning System Better?

More dependable in all keys than Just Intonation.

More pleasing in all keys than Equal Temperament.

No “Comma pump."

No “Wolf tones."

No added notes or split keys.

Just 12 familiar tones tuned to the Golden Ratio.

For Guitar?

While some guitars are better than others, GTS is a definite improvement

over 12TET.

For Piano?

GTS works great on pianos of all types and sizes.

For Recording?

The studio is where GTS really shines, every instrument tuned to the same system yields better results.

Live Sound?

As the number of instruments and volume increases, so do the benefits of GTS.

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How We Can

Help

The Golden Tuning System is more than a set of frequencies or offsets from 12-TET. It's new way of looking at the musical scale. It's the big picture of tuning all musical instruments together.

While GTS can be implemented by the average person, the best results are achieved by a GTS consultant.

1347

Pianos Tuned

to GTS

287

Guitars setup and Intonated for GTS

Years Experience with GTS

1678

SATISFIED PEOPLE

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HOW TO GET STARTED

Ask Questions

We know you have questions and we have answers . Send us an email with questions you have and we would love to get the conversation started.

Let Us Help

Hire a GTS consultant for your next studio project or live music tour. Reach out and let us know what project your working on and how we can help.

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Making Music Golden For 12+ Years

Josh Hall is the founder and creator of the Golden Tuning System. As a musician, worship leader, piano tuner and guitar luthier, Josh has been researching and testing this system on every instrument he could get his hands on since 2012.