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Using lasers, researchers found spiders pluck their complex constructions like guitar strings to gather information about their surroundings. Spider silk transmits vibrations across a wide range ...

Here’s how: Turn on the tuner and place it near your guitar. Pluck one string at a time and look at the tuner’s screen. If the note is too low (flat), tighten the tuning peg slightly.