I have a very special Yamaha 12 string acoustic guitar, which i love...there's just one little problem...i dont have the slightest idea how to tune it... I suppose the first string stays the same, as an E...but the 2nd? 3rd? 4th? 5th? 6th? 7th? 8th? 9th? 10th? 11th? and 12th???
2006-10-05 18:47:41 · 5 answers · asked by Teti 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2006-10-05 19:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Laura K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The jump from 6 strings to 12 strings is not as difficult as you might expect. The additional set of 6 strings is placed very close to the 6 primary strings so that your finger presses both strings simultaneously without any thought. If you play a lot of barre chords then you may notice your hand fatiguing faster than usual at first because of the increased overall tension from the additional 6 strings... but you will eventually build your hand strength and be fine. The traditional tuning of 12 strings is to tune the primary strings as normal. Then tune the 1st 4 doubled strings (E, A, D, and G) to an octave above the primary strings. The b and e (lower gauge) strings are tuned to the same pitch as their partner b and e strings. You should definitely make the leap... 12 strings are a blast to play.
2016-03-27 06:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EADGBE , just like standard acoustic guitar tuning. Each of the 2 unison strings are tuned exactly the same, EEAADDGGBBEE.
2006-10-05 18:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by price7204 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tune it like a 6string-except in octaves. for example-low E, tune the wound(thick) one as normal. the plain(thin) one, an octave higher(same as high E on a 6string) do the same for A,D until you get to the unwound pairs(B &high E on most) tune these pairs together
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2006-10-05 19:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by lizardhead 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-05 18:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋