Strip muting is a method of isolating strings using a long piece of felt or cloth called a temperament strip. By inserting the strip between notes (usually done with a screwdriver or other thin, metallic tool), the outer strings are isolated, allowing you to tune the center string of each note individually. After removing the strips, you can then match the previously muted outer strings to the center strings.
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Thank you for the very helpful article and videos! I work in the medical field and have found a wooden tongue depressor works great for inserting strip mutes and is gentle on the felt, strings, plate and soundboard.