How To Tune A Guitar With An Electronic Tuner
Electronic guitar tuners work on analyzing frequency vibrations in Hertz (Hz). Since guitar strings
will reach other notes and vibrations on its way to proper pitch, the
electronic tuner can misinterpret these, and think the string is in tune
when it is not.
When using any electronic guitar tuner,
the guitar should first be tuned by ear to avoid these false, confusing
readings. Let’s go through the steps on how to tune a guitar with an electronic tuner painlessly and effortlessly. Don’t forget to check out our audio guitar lessons if you prefer to learn by listening!
How To Tune A Guitar with an Electronic Tuner – Step 1
Tune the guitar by
ear. A guitar tuning pitch pipe, the audible note tones on the tuner, or
an “E” tuning fork may be used as a guide to achieve approximate
tuning.
Step 2
Turn the electronic
tuner power on by pressing the power button. The display will light up
and perform a brief calibration cycle.
Step 3
Attach the tuner to
the guitar by clipping it onto the headstock, sticking it to the body
surface, or by plugging a guitar into the input jack, (depending on the
tuner model).
Step 4
Pick the low E 6th
string on the guitar (the thickest string) and view the tuner display.
The target note (E in this case) will appear. Depending on the model, An
LED light or LCD arrow will also appear to the left side of the note,
indicating whether the note played is too low (flat=b) or on the right
of the note, indicating whether the note played is too high (sharp=#).
Step 5
Adjust the string’s
corresponding tuning key to bring the note up or down in pitch, until
the arrow moves the center position, or the green LED is the sole
illuminating light, (with no red LEDs). The string is now in tune.
Step 6
Repeat steps 4 and 5, for remaining 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E strings.
Step 7
Disconnect the tuner from the guitar and turn power off by pressing the power button once again.
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