Guitar tuning

How tune your guitar

Understanding the Strings

• Listen 6th String (Low E)
• Listen 5th String (A)
• Listen 4th String (D)
• Listen 3rd String (G)
• Listen 2nd String (B)
• Listen 1st String (High E)

A standard guitar has six strings, which are usually tuned to the following notes (from the thickest to the thinnest string):

• 6th String (Low E) - E2
• 5th String (A) - A2
• 4th String (D) - D3
• 3rd String (G) - G3
• 2nd String (B) - B3
• 1st String (High E) - E4

Method 1: tune using a tuner

It's recommended to use an electronic tuner for accurate tuning (they are quite cheap). Here's how to use it:

1. Pluck a string.
2. Observe the tuner display. It will show if the note is sharp or flat.
3. If it's sharp, turn the tuning peg clockwise to raise the pitch (tightening the string).
4. If it's flat, turn the tuning peg anticlockwise to lower the pitch (loosening the string).
5. Continue adjusting and plucking until the tuner displays the correct note for that string.

Metod 2: tuning by ear

If you don't have a tuner, you can also tune your guitar by ear. Here's a method:

1. Use an external reference note, such as a piano or online tuner, to get your 6th string (Low E) in tune. Alternatively, you can use the fifth string (A).
2. Then, tune the other strings relative to the 6th (or 5th) string using frets and matching the sound.

Method 3: tune by playing notes for comparison

You can use the following notes to play each string's sound and compare them by ear:

• Listen 6th String (Low E)
• Listen 5th String (A)
• Listen 4th String (D)
• Listen 3rd String (G)
• Listen 2nd String (B)
• Listen 1st String (High E)

Now you have the option to play the notes and compare by ear when tuning your guitar. Happy playing!