Tuning Your Guitar

Why Tuning Matters

An out-of-tune guitar sounds terrible, no matter how well you play. Tuning should become a habit - check your tuning every time you pick up your guitar!

Standard Tuning

The standard tuning for guitar (from thickest to thinnest string):

Using Our Tuner

We have a built-in tuner! It uses your device's microphone to detect pitch.

How to Use the Tuner:

1. Click "Start Listening" to activate your microphone
2. Play one string at a time, letting it ring
3. Watch the meter - aim for the center (green)
4. Turn the tuning peg to adjust:
   • Sharp (too high): Turn peg to loosen string
   • Flat (too low): Turn peg to tighten string
5. Repeat for all 6 strings

Tuning by Ear (5th Fret Method)

Once one string is in tune (usually the low E), you can tune the rest by ear:

Tips for Better Tuning

• Tune quietly: Background noise confuses tuners
• Let strings ring: Give the tuner time to detect the pitch
• Tune up, not down: Always tune from below the pitch to above for better stability
• New strings: They need to stretch - retune frequently for the first few days
• Check often: Temperature and playing can cause guitars to go out of tune