I've got instructions that tell you that you should start with the thickest string making sure it's an E and then use the 5th fret to tune the rest except one of them where you use the 4th fret or whatever. But i don't know if the thick string is an E!!
I only bought my guitar today and i'm like beggining to be a begginer lol, so i don't have a clue. And the guitar probably didn't come IN tune right? I've read other questions and they say buy an electric tuner, but can't afford one at the mo. So any help would be great, thanxxxx
2006-12-27 07:09:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I have pitch pipes, i don't know how to use them :(
2006-12-27 07:13:20 · update #1
Purchase yourself a digital tuner, it's much easier.
Tuning by the method listed is only good assuming you're able to define pitch to a micro-tone.
A Digitial tuner will also work on acoutic guitars, assuming the tuner as an in-built microphone.
They're not as expensive as you think though, you can ge a basic one from about £10, fact is, if you're tone deaf, or don't have much musical skills, tuning a guitar will be nigh-on impossible, I'm sorry to say.
2006-12-27 07:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Scott Bull 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A tuner is good if it will give you tones. The thick string is E the next after is A then D, G, B and E again. So the thinnest string also is an E.
If your tuner can give tones then you tune to the tone. Yes it will warble as it gets close to the right pitch, slows the closer to get and then stops. If you have an "ear" for it you'll notice the change and can tell when the notes match.
Another way is to go to someone who has a tuned guitar and match the tuning string for string. You can do this at a music store and they will tune if for you if you like for free. Pitch pipes and pianos work as well. you can get tuners that go by gages and readouts but they will never TEACH you to do it. Eventually you will be able to do it completely by ear.
And The 5Th fret method works as well. Starting on the 6st or fattest string going down its 5th fret, 5th fret, 5th fret, 4th fret, 5th fret. Good luck
2006-12-27 08:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by tragic_exile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing may be a setup problem. The action and intonation of your guitar have a lot to do with it staying in tune. If you have not had the action and intonation setup I would highly suggest it. You will be much happier with how your axe plays and holds tune. If you are considering new tuners, get the kind that lock. Schaler and Grover both make excellent tuners. Good luck and Play on!
2016-03-29 08:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I came across an internet site once that had the sounds for tuning on it. Maybe try to do a search for "guitar tuning" and see if you can locate it. Then tune your guitar to the sounds on the site. I do remember it gave the pitch for each string.
Go about 1/2 way down the page on site below.
2006-12-27 09:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by whozleft 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your top string will be your fattest or biggest string. It will be your lowest tone. When you blow on your pitch pipe, find the lowest tone and match the sound of your fattest string to the lowest tone. Then work your way up in tones and strings matching each one as you go. Your highest note on the pipe will be your bottom string or your skinniest one. Hope I could help.
2006-12-27 15:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by ptnopt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from top of neck count 5 boxes (frets)down hold top string e down play 1+2nd string toghether should both sound same repeat this down strings until on 4th down then move back 1box return to 5th for e sharp
2006-12-28 01:51:46 · answer #6 · answered by beechy_beech 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look, girlfriend, you need to buy yourself a tuner. that way you wont go over or below the perfect octave. Unless you are ear-trained to identify tones, then you cant get the guitar tuned by ear. so don't mess with it until you buy an electric tuner. Mine cost $15.00 brand new.
2006-12-27 07:17:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay, find a piano or other musical device. Play an E on it then tune your guitar to that e. When the tones get close they will start to "warble," as the warbling slows down you're getting closer, when it stops you're in tune.
2006-12-27 07:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by The Man 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can go to a music store ( ones that sell instruments ) ask for a guitar tuner.. It looks like a whistle. You blow thru it for the different pitches. Each string should have its own blow thru for it.
2006-12-27 07:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a guitar tuner you get them in good music shops.they save a lot of time.
2006-12-29 03:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋