Two ways that musicians have benefited from technology since 1950 include the ability to buy and sell new and used instruments over the internet and on online shops. This allows musicians to try new and exciting instruments that might benefit their musical ability. Second was movement from the tuning fork to the electronic tuner. Using a tuning fork was a trifling time and the movement from those to electronic tuners and even tuners on your smart phone have been a huge improvement for musicians.