Guitar Tuner
Tune your Standard Guitar to Standard Tuning
Standard Guitar Tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Standard tuning is the most common guitar tuning and the foundation for learning guitar. The strings are tuned E-A-D-G-B-E from low to high (6th string to 1st string). This tuning has been standard since the early 19th century and is used across virtually all genres of music, from classical to rock to jazz. Standard tuning offers an excellent balance between playability and musical range. The intervals between strings allow for comfortable chord shapes while providing access to over three octaves of notes. Most guitar instruction, tablature, and music is written assuming standard tuning.
Musical genres
All genres: rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, country, folk, metal, and more
Famous songs
- "Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin
- "Wonderwall" - Oasis
- "Hotel California" - Eagles
- "Blackbird" - The Beatles
- "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana
Tips
- Use the 5th fret method to check your tuning: the 5th fret of each string should match the open string above it (except the G-B strings, where you use the 4th fret)
- Always tune up to the note, not down - this helps the string settle into pitch
- New strings need time to stretch, so retune frequently for the first few hours of play
Instruments
Tunings
General Tunings
Raised Tunings
Lowered Tunings
Dropped Tunings
Double Dropped Tunings
Major Open Tunings
Minor Open Tunings (Cross-note)
Modal Tunings
Miscellaneous Tunings
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard guitar tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest (thickest) string to the highest (thinnest). This tuning has been the standard for centuries and is used in most guitar music across all genres. The low E string is tuned to E2 (82.41 Hz), and the high E string is tuned to E4 (329.63 Hz).
Click the microphone icon to enable microphone access, then play a single string. The tuner will detect the pitch and show you whether the note is sharp (too high), flat (too low), or in tune. Adjust your tuning peg accordingly until the indicator is centered.
Drop D tuning lowers the 6th (lowest) string from E to D, while keeping all other strings in standard tuning (D-A-D-G-B-E). This is popular in rock and metal music because it allows for easy power chords using a single finger and produces a heavier, lower sound.
Yes! This chromatic tuner works for both acoustic and electric guitars. For electric guitars, you can either use the microphone to pick up sound from your amp, or connect your guitar directly to your computer's audio input for the most accurate results.
Open tunings are alternative guitar tunings where strumming all open strings produces a chord. Popular examples include Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D), used by Keith Richards, and Open D (D-A-D-F#-A-D), popular for slide guitar. These tunings are common in blues, folk, and slide guitar playing.
You should tune your guitar every time you play, and check tuning periodically during longer practice sessions. Temperature changes, humidity, and playing can cause strings to go out of tune. New strings especially need frequent retuning until they stretch and settle.
Common reasons include: new strings that haven't stretched yet, changes in temperature or humidity, worn tuning pegs, an improperly set nut or bridge, or old strings. Regular string changes and proper guitar maintenance can help maintain tuning stability.