⬇HOW TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR ⬇
Keeping your guitar in tune whether electric or acoustic is very important! Make sure you invest in a good guitar tuner! You want to sound great and train your ears to get used to the frequencies of the strings. Watch the full video masterclass below for a deep dive into tuning your guitar.
Standard guitar tuning is as following;
6th string - Low E (Thickest)
5th string - A
4th string - D
3rd string - G
2nd string - B
1st string - High E (Thinnest)
Tuning your guitar masterclass
TUNING A SIX-STRING GUITAR IN STANDARD TUNING
To tune a 6-string guitar in standard tuning:
- Low E string: Tune the 6th string to an E note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 5th fret of the A string.
- A string: Tune the 5th string to an A note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 5th fret of the D string.
- D string: Tune the 4th string to a D note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 5th fret of the G string.
- G string: Tune the 3rd string to a G note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 4th fret of the B string.
- B string: Tune the 2nd string to a B note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 5th fret of the high E string.
- High E string: Tune the 1st string to a high E note by using an electronic tuner or by matching the pitch to a fretted note on the 7th fret of the B string.
Note: It's recommended to tune the guitar frequently, especially before playing, to ensure accurate pitch and to avoid any potential damage to the instrument or the strings.
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