Originally Posted by killsurfcity

the pitch chart on that site doesn't mention crossings. that seem weird to anyone else? you'd think # of crossings would have an effect on pitch.

Originally Posted by Tha article

If spokes are laced, pluck them where they cross. You will be listening to the sound of two spokes at once.

If the tension of two laced spokes is very different, you will hear a dull thud. Pull the spokes across each other with your fingers to see which one is looser. Lift the looser spoke away to pluck the tighter one alone and check its pitch.