Tune a guitar

Intro

Proper Tuning Technique

TODO:Explain the proper method of tuning a guitar

Electronic Tuning Methods

TODO:explain different Electronic tuners and how to use them

Tuning by Ear Methods

If you do not have an electronic tuner then you must tune your guitar by ear.

To do this you must obtain a reference pitch. This can be done be several different methods.

These methods include:

• A pitch pipe
• Piano or keyboard
• A recorded sound

Pitch Pipe

A pitch pipe a device similar to a harmonica, when you blow through one of the pipes you get a musical note. Most pitch pipes have a 6 pipes, one for each string of your guitar.

Piano or Keyboard

To get a reference pitch from a piano or electronic keyboard use the following notes for each guitar string:

• For the 6th string use the "E" in the second octave below middle C (12 white keys below middle C)
• For the 5th String use the "A" in the second octave below middle C (9 white keys below middle C)
• For the 4th String use the "D" in the first octave below middle C (6 white keys below middle C)
• For the 3rd String use the "G" in the first octave below middle C (3 white keys below middle C)
• For the 2nd String use the "B" in the first octave below middle C (1 white keys below middle C)
• For the 1nd String use the "E" in the first octave above middle C (2 white keys above middle C)

Recorded Sound

A CD where you know the note being played can be a good place for a reference note for instance the 1st note in the baseline of the song "Crazy on you" by Heart is an A

Use the Flash Guitar Tuner below to listen to sound of each string. Most "Learn to play guitar" books come with a CD that have the recorded sounds of each string such as (ISBN 1875726373

From your head

If you have the ability to hear the sound in your mind's ear or if you can sing the note then this is the least expensive method of all.

Tuning the guitar to itself

Once you have obtained a reference note (preferably for the 6th string E) you can tune each string of the guitar in the following manner:

• Press the 6th string at the 5th fret and pluck the note this will sound the note "A" Using proper tuning technique adjust the 5th string to match the note
• Press the 5th string at the 5th fret and pluck the note this will sound the note "D" Using proper tuning technique adjust the 5th string to match the note
• Press the 4th string at the 5th fret and pluck the note this will sound the note "G" Using proper tuning technique adjust the 5th string to match the note
• Press the 3rd string at the 4th fret and pluck the note this will sound the note "B" Using proper tuning technique adjust the 5th string to match the note
• Press the 2nd string at the 5th fret and pluck the note this will sound the note "E" Using proper tuning technique adjust the 5th string to match the note
• Re-check your strings and repeat the process if any have deviated

Tuning Charts

Standard Tuning String Number Note 6th E 5th B 4th G 3rd D 2nd A 1st E	Drop D Tuning String Number Note 6th E 5th B 4th G 3rd D 2nd A 1st D
Open E Tuning String Number Note 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st	Open G Tuning String Number Note 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st

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Bibliography

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