Friday, February 19, 2010

Tuning the Guitar

Guitarists adopt various forms of tuning. The results of the simplest ways of tuning is slightly different to each other. Beginners should follow the way of tuning that is comfortable for him. Experts adopt the right method for tuning the pitch melody it sounds. 

The strings are tuned in a standard manner. The strings and frets are numbered series from lowest to highest string. The first string corresponds to the highest pitch and the last string to the lowest pitch. E A D G B E is the standard tuning. Then the sixth string corresponds to the lower E, the fifth string A, fourth string-D, third string-G, second-and first-B E. High 

Pitch pipes can set space for all the strings by matching them with each other. 

Pitch pipes are cheap and beginners can easily use it. Electronic tuners are expensive 

but it can provide exact setting. It is better than the pitch pipe. Electronic keyboard or well tuned piano can also be used to tune your guitar as they sound loud and clear. Tuning forks come in many different types depending on the individual strings. It is cheap and easy to transport. Harmonics are difficult method for tuning guitars, but it gives a clear and delicate sound. 

The simplest way of tuning manually called Basic Tuning. At first you hold the fifth band of the sixth string, and pluck both the fifth and sixth string at the same time. The melodies of the two strings should sound the same. If the tones sound different then adjust the tuning peg for the fifth string. Then you can play open to make it aligned with the fifth annoyed sixth string. Repeat the same process with the third and fourth string. Pluck the fourth band of the third string to adjust the melody of the second string. A final string tuning, play the fifth band of the second string. Ibanez acoustic electric guitars are guitars available for beginners, the best ones to start tuning in preparation. 


You have to tune your guitar regularly to prevent your guitar from going out of tune. 

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