Something that a lot of people struggle with is tuning their guitar. Most people can use guitar tuners, they aren't uber-complicated but I have a habit of losing mine for periods of time. This will divided into two sections: How to tune by ear and how to tune using a tuner.
How to tune using a tuner:
1. Turn on your tuner.
2. Play each string and try to match it up so that the green light bulb is on, you're guitar is either sharp or flat.
3. Make sure that you are tuning to the right key, the order from top(close to your face) to bottom is
E
A
D
G
B
E
(Standard tuning)
*4. When actually turning the tuning keys(those knobs that change the sound):
turning the ones on the top to the left means flat, to the right means sharp.
Turning the tuning keys on the bottom right makes it flat and to the left makes it sharp*- Applies to both
How to tune by ear:
1. First make sure you have the correct top E note. If you want to be in tune with other instruments it is vital. If not, it's not as big of a deal.
2. Hold down the first string on the fifth fret and match the two notes by tuning the second string. Continue doing this on the fifth fret until the 4th string where you hold the 4th fret instead of the 5th. Now continue on the 5th for the 5th string and make sure it's in tune. I would suggest playing and E chord to see if it is actually in tune. You will hear a sour note if it's not in tune.
If this doesn't make sense to you or you want more help just post a comment below. :)
Soli Deo Gloria
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