How to tune a guitar with a tuner?

Now the guitar has become one of the most popular instruments - many either play or want to learn how to play it. Many owners of such a thing, who are just starting to learn the basics of playing the guitar, do not know how to properly adjust it. From this article, you will learn how to tune a guitar with a tuner so that the game only evokes pleasant sensations.

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Tuner and instrument quality - does it matter?

Typically, most beginner guitarists purchase inexpensive tools, then do not be afraid to give up this hobby, if something does not work out. Of course, the tuner is not as expensive and quality as we would like. However, with the help of this inexpensive device it is possible to adjust absolutely any stringed instrument.

Important! The device looks like this: the device has the form of a rectangle, where there is a display. The display also has a scale with an arrow.

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We use the microphone

Almost in any case, the guitar can be tuned through a computer tuner. You can also make an online check, but for this you will need a good internet connection.

Important! If there is no pickup in the acoustic instrument, use the most common microphone - it's not that hard to find.

To configure the instrument using a microphone, the following algorithm should be observed:

1. Connect the microphone to a normal or virtual tuner.
2. To fix the device on the head of the neck - it is necessary that the sound vibrations of the strings are transmitted to the mini device.
3. Now you need to pull for a stretched string( for example, for the first), until the letter E appears on the device's display, that is, the note "Mi".If there is an arrow on the tuner, then it should be located in the center of the scale( indicator - 0).
4. Perform similar operations with the rest of the strings of the acoustic instrument.

Important! For a beginner this process may seem quite complicated. Do not worry, over time, tuning the guitar will be much faster and easier.

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Hearing Setup The first thing to note is that many beginners often make a very serious mistake - when they pull a string and hit it, they see the letter "E" on the device's display, which is why they consider the work to be complete. However, this is not quite true. It is possible that it will sound in a completely different octave. In order for the adjustment to be accurate, you need to come to the use of a tuning fork. Such a device looks like a fork or whistle.

Important! For more convenient work, it is better to choose the tuning fork that produces the sound "mi" - it occurs when you touch the first string.

To make tuning of the guitar on the tuner( letters can be found on the Internet) by ear, it is necessary to take into account the following moments:

1. It is necessary that the first string, squeezed on the fifth fret, sound like a "a" note or a "mi" note when a stringis open. When you adjust it by ear, make sure that the mini-device has the letter E, and the arrow had a value of zero( the string at this time should not be pressed).
2. The second string needs to be clamped to the 5th fret and twisted so that it sounds the same as the first in the free state. After that it is necessary to carry out the same manipulations, as in the previous step. The B icon should appear on the device, indicating that the instrument is set correctly.
3. The third one must be clamped on the second harmony and brought to unison with the second open. The G icon should appear on the device, and the arrow should be at zero.
4. The fourth must be clamped to the 5th fret, to bring it into tune with the third uncompressed one. On the tuner display is D, on the dial - 0.
5. Fifth also bring to accord with the open fourth. Lad - the fifth, the name - A, the arrow at zero.
6. The sixth one is clamped to the 5th fret and is brought to accord with the open fifth. The icon on the display is the same as on the first string - E.

From this article, you learned about two proven ways how to tune a guitar with a tuner. After reading it and actively using the tips given, each beginner will learn how to tune the guitar, and in time this procedure will not seem so complicated.