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How to tune a guitar
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Tuning a guitar is done by turning the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar in order to adjust the tightness of the strings.
Here's how to tune a guitar for standard tuning - the strings from thickest to thinnest, should be tuned to the following notes:
| • | E - the thickest and lowest sounding string is known as the 6th string |
| • | A - the 5th string |
| • | D - the 4th string |
| • | G - the 3rd string |
| • | B - the 2nd string |
| • | E - the thinnest sounding string is known as the 1st string |
There are a couple of ways to tune a guitar:
TIP: Remember to bookmark this online guitar tuner for quick reference in the future.
Once your guitar is properly tuned carry on
to the next lesson - hand positions.
Once your guitar is properly tuned carry on
to the next lesson - hand positions.
| • | Use this free online guitar tuner. |
| • | Use a good electronic guitar tuner such as the ones reviewed here. |
| • | Tune by ear - This page has detailed instructions with photos. |
| • | Use another instrument like a piano to play the notes and tune the strings by ear. See the tuning by ear page for more info. |
Have a look at 10 Guitar Tuning Tips to enhance your knowledge about when and how to tune. It's a quick read and will greatly help you understand some fundamentals behind tuning...
Also, if you need to restring your guitar or are replacing some broken strings have a look at this step-by-step guide on how to string a guitar.
I've also compiled a list of the coolest guitar software that you can download and use for free!
Also, if you need to restring your guitar or are replacing some broken strings have a look at this step-by-step guide on how to string a guitar.
I've also compiled a list of the coolest guitar software that you can download and use for free!
