How to tune a guitar

By Ron | August 7, 2019

This method usually results in a more accurately tuned 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 harmonic to the G string second fret (A).
```
 x ~12 x 2 x x
```