Tuning a guitar

Tune the high E string to the fifth fret harmonic of the low E string.
~5 x x x x 0
Tune the G string second fret (E) to the 12th fret harmonic of the low E string.
~12 x x 2 x x
Tune B string third fret (G) to the G string 12th fret harmonic.
x x x ~12 3 x
Tune the G string seventh fret (D) to the the D string 12th fret harmonic.
x x ~12 7 x x
Double Check: Compare the 12th fret harmonic of the G string to the third fret (G note) of the high E string. If they are not in tune, adjust the G string.
x x x ~12 x 3
Tune the A string 12th fret harminic to the G string second fret (A).
x ~12 x 2 x x

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