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How to Tune and Set Up Your Monochord — Beginner’s Guide by We Play Well Together

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Welcome to our Monochord family.

Enjoy your Monochord    

While Your Monochord Is On Its Way, Dive Into Our Starter Videos for a Quick Begin 🚀
Step-by-step instructions for tuning your monochord, inserting bridges, and replacing strings. Includes helpful videos, care tips, and access to our free online monochord community events.
Congratulations on your monochord! 🎶 

Now It's time to dive into tuning it. 


While tuning might seem a bit daunting at first, it's actually a fantastic way to sharpen your listening skills and truly connect with your instrument. 

So you both come into tune with each other 🎵 

To help you get started, we've created a special video guide just for you. And remember, if you need any extra assistance or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure you're enjoying and mastering your monochord in no time.

How to Insert the Bridges and Template.

Now that your monochord is tuned, it's time to position the bridges using the template provided as your guide. With various tuning options available, we're also here to assist in customizing your experience. Whether you want to explore different tunings or add more bridges, just reach out to us. 

For Monolina owners, your instrument includes a set of 5 bridges and a template. 

If you have a Monolini and wish to enhance it with bridges, please contact us to acquire your set. We're here to support your musical journey every step of the way. 🎵



Monolina available in 5 different tunings  Each tuning has different in house designed strings made by our string manufacturer.
Monolina C: overtone c, bass C, fifth g
Monolina A: overtone a, bass A, fifth e
Monolina G: overtone g, bass G, fifth d
Monolina F: overtone f, bass F, fifth c
Monolina D: overtone d, bass D, fifth a

Oh no, a string broke! 

How to replace a String on your Monochord


It's a common worry for every new string instrument owner, but fear not—we've got you covered. 

Your Monolina comes with a few spare strings, and should you need more, we have them in stock at our California office. Just give us a shout. 

 To help you replace a broken string, we've prepared a handy video that guides you through each step. Our strings are pre-cut to the perfect length, so grab your tools and follow along with the video. 

 Feeling overwhelmed? No problem at all. Reach out to us, and we'd be happy to guide you through the process over the phone or via Zoom. You're not alone in this; we're here to help every step of the way. 🎵
Whether you have quick questions or need detailed guidance, we're here to help! 
Reach out to us via phone or chat for immediate support. 

Want a deeper dive? 
Book a personalized 1:1 Zoom Consultation for in-depth explanations and tailored training sessions.

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Our online and IRL Monochord Community

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Join Our Vibrant Monochord Community 🎵: In-Person & Online Meet-ups and Trainings available.

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Joule L'Adara teaching monochord playing via Zoom with feeltone Monolinas | Weplaywelltogether

Live Online Monochord Training - Reserve your Spot $50 deposit toward $350 training fee

 While anyone can strum a monochord, there are skillful ways of playing it that will bring about deeper transformational experiences in your listeners. 
 Developed during the pandemic, we offer a shortened version of the official feeltone Level 1 Monochord Training in a live interactive online format.
Joule L'Adara with multiple feeltone monochords | weplaywelltogether

In-Person Monochord Training - Reserve your Spot $100 deposit toward the training fee of $700 per Level ($1400 for Intensive Week)

This hands-on intimate intensive workshops will give you the opportunity to learn Monochord playing techniques such as: how to create a "flying sound carpet" rich with overtones by bringing out the different harmonics to accent your playing, as well as how to tell evocative stories on the monochord by changing the 5 playing perimeters. 
Monochords in different tunings will be provided or you can bring your own instrument.
Welcome to our Monochord family.

Want to do more ?

We offer IRL, online trainings and 1:1 Zoom coaching seasion and can assist you putting together your musical instrument sets. 
Just contact us if you are interested to learn more about application, playing techniques and how to integrate your monochord with your other instruments

Sign up for our online Monochord Monday Meetups

We've been gathering for Monochord Monday since May of 2020

Find out about our upcoming Trainings

We offer IRL and Zoom online trainings and 1:1 coaching session.
Contact us for more information.

Need Strings?

Strings, tuners , tuning keys are in stock in our California office and ready to go out when you need them.

Forgot Something?

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