Guitarists adopt different ways of tuning. The results of the simplest ways of tuning are slightly different to each other. Beginners should follow the way of tuning that is comfortable to him. Experts adopt the right method of tuning following the pitch of the tune it sounds.

The standard tuning method is followed to tune a guitar. The strings are numbered simultaneously. The strings are numbered from the lowest to the highest string. The thinnest string is the first string that sounds high and the sixth thickest string corresponds to the lowest pitch. The standard tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E. So the sixth string corresponds to the lower E, fifth string-A, fourth string-D, third string-G, second-B and first-High E.

Pitch pipe is cheap and easy to handle.  Pitch pipe is used to tune your guitar so that each string sounds well. Electronic tuner is better than pitch pipes as it gives perfect tune. High pitch electronic keyboard and piano can also set the right tune of your guitar. Tuning forks are available in various types to tune individual strings.  It is cheap and easy to carry. Harmonics is the complicated method of tuning which brings clear and resonating sound.

The easiest method of manual tuning is called Basic Tuning. At first place a finger on the fifth fret of the sixth string and play the fifth and sixth string at the same time. The two notes should sound similar. If the notes sound different then adjust the tuning peg for the fifth string so that when played open it matches with the fifth fretted sixth string. Repeat the same with fourth and third string. Place your finger on the fourth fret of the third string to adjust the tune of second string. Play the fifth fret of the second string to tune the final string. The Ibanez acoustic electric guitar is a basic choice provided to a new guitarist.

You have to tune your guitar regularly to prevent your guitar from going out of tune.


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