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Instrument Tunings

TuneUniversal guide to common tunings for guitar, bass, ukulele and banjo.

Start with standard tuning, then use alternate tunings when you need lower riffs, open chords or a different sound.

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Online guitar tuner

Use your microphone to tune standard guitar strings quickly and accurately — no app download required.

Online bass tuner

Tune a four-string or five-string bass guitar with real-time pitch detection — free and browser-based.

Online ukulele tuner

Tune your soprano, concert, tenor or baritone ukulele with your microphone — free, fast, no download needed.

Guitar tunings

Standard, drop, open and extended-range tunings for modern guitar.

Standard tuning for GuitarLearn Standard tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: E - A - D - G - B - E.Common guitar tuningsCompare Standard, Drop D, Eb Standard, Open D and Open G in one practical guitar tuning guide.Eb Standard tuning guideLower every guitar string by a semitone to Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb for softer tension and a darker voice.Half Step Down tuning for GuitarLearn Half Step Down tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#.D Standard tuning for GuitarLearn D Standard tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - C - F - A - D.Full Step Down tuning for GuitarLearn Full Step Down tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - C - F - A - D.Drop D tuning guideTune guitar to D A D G B E for heavier low riffs and faster one-finger power chords.Drop D# tuning for GuitarLearn Drop D# tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D# - A# - D# - G# - C - F.Drop C sharp tuning guideLearn the exact notes of Drop C# tuning and when guitarists use it for heavier modern riffs.Drop C tuning guideLearn the exact Drop C notes and when players use this tuning for modern rock and metal.Open D tuning guideUse Open D tuning for resonant open strings, slide guitar and wider acoustic chord voicings.Open G tuning for GuitarLearn Open G tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - D - G - B - D.DADGAD tuning for GuitarLearn DADGAD tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - A - D - G - A - D.Drop A tuning for 7-string guitarLearn Drop A tuning for 7-string guitar. Reference notes: A - E - A - D - G - B - E.Drop E tuning for 8-string guitarLearn Drop E tuning for 8-string guitar. Reference notes: E - B - E - A - D - G - B - E.

Bass tunings

Standard bass and five-string low B tuning for lower range.

Standard bass tuning guideSee the standard bass tuning E A D G and learn why it is still the default setup for most bass players.5-string low B tuning for BassLearn 5-string low B tuning for Bass. Reference notes: B - E - A - D - G.

Ukulele tunings

High G, Low G and D tuning for different ukulele styles.

Ukulele Standard tuning for UkuleleLearn Ukulele Standard tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: G - C - E - A.Baritone Ukulele tuning for UkuleleLearn Baritone Ukulele tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: D - G - B - E.Low G tuning for UkuleleLearn Low G tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: G - C - E - A.D tuning tuning for UkuleleLearn D tuning tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: A - D - F# - B.

Banjo tunings

Double C and Sawmill tunings for traditional banjo sounds.

Banjo Open G tuning for BanjoLearn Banjo Open G tuning for Banjo. Reference notes: G - D - G - B - D.Double C tuning for BanjoLearn Double C tuning for Banjo. Reference notes: G - C - G - C - D.Sawmill tuning for BanjoLearn Sawmill tuning for Banjo. Reference notes: G - D - G - C - D.

FAQ

Which tuning is best for beginners?

Start with the standard tuning for your instrument because it is used in most songs, lessons and chord charts.

Can one tuner handle alternate tunings?

Yes. Choose the instrument or preset and tune each string to the reference notes.

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