Guitar Tuner
Tune by ear with reference tones or use the live needle tuner.
Play an open string. The needle points straight up (green) when perfectly in tune.
Live Tuner
- Tap Start and allow microphone access
- Pluck one string clearly
- When the needle centers and turns green, you are in tune
Reference Tones
- Click a string to hear the target pitch
- Match the pitch by ear for quick tuning
- Always tune up to the note for stability
About Guitar Tuning
Proper guitar tuning is essential for every guitarist, whether you're a beginner learning your first chords or an experienced player preparing for a performance. A well-tuned guitar ensures that every chord you play sounds harmonious and that you're developing proper pitch recognition skills.
Standard tuning (EADGBE) is the most common guitar tuning, used in rock, pop, blues, country, and countless other genres. The strings are tuned from lowest (thickest) to highest (thinnest): E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4.
Alternative tunings like Drop D, Open G, and DADGAD open up new sonic possibilities and are often used in specific musical styles.