About Tuning Forks

Quality of Tuning Forks is mainly depends on 2 factors - type of material used and frequency accuracy.Tuning forks are used for healing because of their ability to emit vibrations and frequency. When a tuning fork is struck, it not only vibrates the fork itself, but it also vibrates the surrounding air space with the same frequency of vibration. This sends the vibration as an impulse through the air. This vibration can be harnessed to help increase the healing energy inside us.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted Tuning Forks?
Weighted Tuning Forks
  • These Forks work more on the Physical level.
  • One can feel the vibration more stronger & at a deeper level, when its stem is placed on the body. This is due to the weights at the end of each prong.
  • The sound lasts longer, but is softer & more diffused.
  • They are heavier in weight.
  • They are shorter in length than the same fork in Unweighted type.
un-Weighted Tuning Forks
  • These are excellent to use for pain relief, reducing inflammation and inducing relaxation.
  • They are normally placed on the body or by the ears.
  • To tone them, one can simply tap them on the palm of the hand or use the Tuning Fork Activator or Mallet
  • The weighted tuning fork has round weight at the end of each prong and work like this:-
  • These forks work more on Subtle level.(delicate or mysterious)
  • They move in a physically lesser motion. The feeling of the vibration is more subtle, when its stem is placed on the body.
  • The sound does not last as long, but it is sharper & more crystallized.
  • The Unweighted tuning fork is plain at the end of each prong.
  • They are lighter in weight.
  • They are longer in length than the same fork in weighted type.
  • These are excellent to use for mental and emotional balance, improving energy field, improving physical health and promoting spiritual upliftment, helping to create inner harmony and wholeness.
  • These forks are placed around the body or by the ears.
  • To tone them, one could gently tap two forks together or strike them on the Tuning Fork Activator or Mallet.
What is the correct way of holding a Tuning Fork?

The Fork should not be held by the prongs. It will stop the vibration. The correct place to hold it is from The Stem Handle.

How to produce sound in a Tuning Fork?

This can be done in several ways:

  • By tapping two tuning forks gently against each other- This method is used to get the loudest sound. Be careful not to nick them.
  • By using rubber mallet- This is also used for louder sounds.
  • By tapping on knee cap - This is another method for toning tuning forks. By tapping gently on knee, tuning forks can be toned. This method can be used for slightly louder sound.
  • By using activator- This is also used to generate slightly louder sound.
  • Using Thigh or Palm- You can use hard muscle such as the thigh near the knee or the firmest part of the palm of your hand to tone tuning forks for softer sound.
  • By using wood Mallet- This is done specially for the smaller sized Angel & Crystal Forks.
Important things to follow while using Tuning Forks
  • Keep your wrist flexible when holding the tuning fork.
  • Grasp it firmly at its end but keep your fingers relaxed
  • Bend your elbow when holding it. There shouldn't be any tension in your arm, which travels to your hand and makes using the tuning fork harder.
  • Hold the tuning fork on its side so you're striking only one of the prongs.
  • The "U" shape causes both sides to vibrate and produces a smooth soundwave.
  • Strike the tuning fork prong about one-third of the way from the top. This is important to get the best sound.
Why Aluminium Alloy Tuning Forks are better than Stainless Steel Tuning Forks?

The Aluminum forks sustain longer pure tones as well as rich sustained overtones, which create a deeper and richer experience. Overtones create an atmosphere where one can connect with one's multi-dimensional essence.

Aluminium alloy forks are softer than steel forks, so they are easier to use for longer sessions. Aluminium forks lasts longer. We have seen that even a 15-20 years old Aluminium fork vibrates and give rich overtones the same way like a new fork. Aluminium forks are cheaper in price than steel forks.

Quality & Accuracy

Quality of tuning forks mainly depends on 2 factors - type of material used and frequency accuracy. At tuningforkshop, we never compromise on these two factors. With years of experience behind us, we are able to produce one of the finest tuning forks available in the market especially for healing purpose. All our tuning forks are made from special grade Aluminium alloy and frequency is guaranteed to tuned to an accuracy of +/- 0.25%, which is very good healing grade accuracy.

All our Forks are machine-made and not moulded or casted, which makes them superior in quality.