What’s the first thing you should do every time you pick up
a guitar? Resist the urge to shred for a moment, and make sure you are in tune.
Knowing how to tune a guitar properly will ensure that you always sound your
best when you play. If you’re just beginning to play guitar, an out-of-tune
instrument can be incredibly frustrating and make every note sound like a
mistake. Learn how to tune a guitar like a pro and pretty soon you’ll be
playing like one, too. Here are some simple instructions that explain the most
commonly used guitar tuning.
Step 1: The 6th String - E (thickest)
Tune the bottom E String, as accurately as you can. If you
don’t have a tuner you can use our handy guitar tuning app.You can also use
other reference tones such as a Piano or any other musical instrument that is
handy. What's important is that you have a reference tone.
Step 2: The 5th String - A
Place your index finger on the fifth fret of the bottom E
string. That’s an A note. Keep your finger on that fret. Now pick the open
fifth string and fretted six string in turn, gently adjusting the fifth string
tuning peg until the two notes are in harmony. Tightening the peg will make the
pitch higher, loosening the peg will make the pitch lower.
Step 3: The 4th String - D
Place your index finger on the the fifth fret of the A
string. That’s a D note. Pluck the fretted 5th string and the open 4th string
together or alternating between them and adjust the 4th string tuning peg until
the pitch of the 4th string matches the pitch of the 5th fret of the 5th
string.
Step 4: The 3rd String - G
Place your index finger on the fifth fret of the D string.
That’s a G note. Pluck or alternate pick the fretted 4th and open 3rd strings,
adjusting the 3rd string tuning peg until the 3rd string is in harmony with the
5th fret of the 4th string.
Step 5: The 2nd String - B
Place your index finger on the fourth fret of the G string.
That's a B. Tune your 2nd string to that note.
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