Instead of carrots hanging on a string, can I use cucumbers or anything else?

"Amplitude" refers to how far the pendulum was pulled back from its neutral hanging position, not the length of the string. As for why this works, consider two pendulums with...

You shouldn’t have to use string to tie up your rib roast unless the bones have already been cut off, and if that’s the case, get a different roast, as...

Try ketchup! Rub gently, but thoroughly, putting ketchup on a cloth. Then rinse with warm water. Voila! If that doesn’t work, you might need something a little stronger, in which...

Baby oil and olive oil are alternatives that work well. Vaseline is not recommended as it can damage the fretboard with constant use.

I don't think you should use a cast iron pan but it could work if you are desperate. I would definitely use a gas stove.

You may be able to use cornstarch, or perhaps even baby powder if your are desperate.

You just need to push down on your fingertips as hard as you can to make a clean sound. It takes some practice.

That actually means that you can press the other string on the third fret and tune the string you want to tune to the same tone. To be more specific:...

The note on the fourth string is a G (in the key of F). The tuning is (E,F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, C, D).

Use a safety pin to slowly pick you way through the knots. This takes patience, but it can be done. If that doesn't work, you may have to cut out...