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By Dan Cross, About.com Guide to Guitar since 1998

How to Tune a Guitar

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of first learning guitar is that it is seemingly impossible to play anything that actually sounds good. While it is true that it takes some time to learn the techniques needed to play songs well, the real reason most new guitarists tend to sound bad is because their instrument isn't in tune. Learn to Tune Your Guitar

Comments

April 28, 2008 at 2:59 am
(1) how to play the guitar says:

Dan, this is a pretty good explanation on how to tune a guitar. I think that many people will be thanful with you.

;)

Bill,
http://i-mastered-guitar-online.com

May 13, 2008 at 2:45 pm
(2) Steve @ Vintage Guitars says:

Hey Dan great post. Quick question though. Do you recommend using am electronic tuner or tuning by ear? Thanks for the info!

August 1, 2008 at 12:50 am
(3) Victor says:

Dan, I want to thank you for the beginner lessons newsletters you send me. I started to learn guitar in mid-April of this year and thanks to you and your way of explaining things I’m progressing really well. I can now tune without the use of an electronic tuner. It’s amazing how the human mind can distinguish the difference in a tuned string versus a slightly off tune string. Keep up the great work.!

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