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Better Guitar Tuning, Better Guitar Playing
Many beginning guitarists struggle when it comes down to guitar tuning. There's an old saying which goes "guitars are tuned at the factory". Unfortunately, outside the factory, wood will start to bend and warp and the guitar strings will start to lose tension. Therefore, do not be surprised that every time you pick up your guitar, it will need some sort of tuning. Here are some tips that can help you in your guitar tuning.
1. Make it a habit
Guitar tuning can be a hassle but you must make it a habit. This will ensure that your guitar sounds pitch right and will enable you to pick up on the little mistakes that you have made. You can then improve on these mistakes. Tune your guitar every time you pick it up. I cannot emphasize enough on it.
2. Piano
There are many ways to correctly tune your guitar. One of these ways is by using a piano. A piano is able to provide the correct sounding note. For example, let's say that you are trying to tune the E string on your guitar. You play the E note on the piano and strike the E string on your guitar. Compare the two sounds and adjust your guitar strings by tightening or loosening them. Once you think the note E sounds the same, you do the same for all the other strings. This is tuning by ear. If you use this method, you need to use your judgment.
3. Make use of a tuner
Using a battery operated tuner is another way to tune your guitar. This is very simple and easy to use. All you have to do is to turn on your tuner. Turn the dial to the note that you want to tune your guitar to. Therefore, in order to tune the E note, for example, you turn the dial on your tuner to E. Strike the E string on your guitar. Adjust the E string by tightening or loosening the string. Once the E note on your tuner lights up, you have found the correct pitch for your E string. Then you would do the same for the other strings as well. I would recommend using this method if you are really new at playing the guitar.
Before playing any music, even your warm-up, it is important to make sure that your guitar is in tune. You will not notice it in the beginning but keep in mind that the more you practice your guitar tuning, the more your ear becomes trained. Soon, you will be able to pick up on nuances in your guitar tuning.
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Lyd M. is an aspiring guitarist. She knows that guitar tuning can be very difficult but she finds it a breeze these days. Get in on her secret to guitar tuning and you will be on your way to improved guitar playing.
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