Basic Steps in Tuning a Guitar

Here are the basic steps in tuning a guitar...

For our training, we will be using nth string – nth fret format that would mean the number of
string from 1~6 being 1 as the lower string (high E-note or the thinnest string) and 6 as
the upper string (low E-note or the thickest string) with the nth number of fret where it is
to be pressed and the open string will be at the open fret. Also, we will be assigning 1~5
for the left hand fingers with 1 as the little finger going to 5 as the thumb. For tuning, you
can freely use the 2nd, 3rd and the 4th finger for pressing. It is assumed that for every
position given, you pluck the string preferably in a downward stroke first and as you go
to the next note you can use an upward or a downward stroke.

1) Start with the 6th string – 5th fret. This position should be the same note, as
well as sound, with the 5th string – open fret. Adjust the 5th string by
turning the corresponding tuning key clockwise or counterclockwise. This
is the A-note.

                               

                               


2) The next step is actually the same pattern with that of the 1st procedure
above. But this time you will be doing it at the 5th string – 5th fret and 4th
string – open fret. This is the D-note.

                               

                               


3) We still have the same pattern again. You can do this with the 4th string –
5th fret and 3rd string – open fret. This is the G-note.

                                

                                


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