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Broken Sword 5 Hints

How can I tune it?

  • 1 of 8: First you must know which notes you need.
  • 2 of 8: Find at least 4 elements that make a bright sound when using the hammer on it.
  • 3 of 8: There is the oil barrel (G) a fire extinguisher (B) and two paint buckets (A each).
  • 4 of 8: You have to make an F# out of one of the As.
  • 5 of 8: So you have to lower an A to an F#. How is that usually done?
  • 6 of 8: By making the element vibrate with a lower frequency (i.e. slower).
  • 7 of 8: This can be achieved by filling the bucket with more liquid.
  • 8 of 8: Now you should have all notes. An oil barrel tuned to G, one bucket tuned to F#, one to A, and the fire extinguisher tuned to B.