If you
don't have the resources to get one, then you need to at least get one string
correct. The low "E" string is the easiest place to start.
One thing to
remember when tuning your guitar...ALWAYS start with the string lower that what
it should be, and tune it up to the proper pitch. Your guitar will stay in tune
longer, and you won't have any difficulties getting it there.
Also,
after you put new strings on your guitar and have tuned it, take each string
and bend it real good a few times to stretch it out...then tune it again.
Here is what each string should sound like when
they are properly tuned
(The first note
you hear will be the low E string)
If you can determine that one string is
correct, you can use the following method to tune your guitar. If you always
start with the low E string, even if you're off a little bit, at least
your guitar will be tuned to itself.
To tune your guitar, use the
following method.
Put your finger on the 5th fret on the E
string. That should match the tone on the open A string. Turn the
A tuning key until they match.
Put your finger on the 5th
fret on the A string. That should match the tone on the open D
string. Turn the D tuning key until they match.
Put your finger
on the 5th fret on the D string. That should match the tone on
the open G string. Turn the G tuning key until they match.
Put your finger on the 4th fret on the G string. That
should match the tone on the open B string. Turn the B tuning key
until they match.
Put your finger on the 5th fret on the
B string. That should match the tone on the open
E string. Turn the E tuning key until they match.
