Understanding the result
The selected target compares the live pitch with common guitalele A2 D3 G3 C4 E4 A4 tuning, a fourth above standard guitar.
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Guitalele Tuner
A guitalele is commonly tuned a fourth above a guitar. Choose each string and compare its live pitch with the target.
Detected note—Waiting for microphone
TargetA2110.0 Hz
Flat—Sharp
Play one note at a time in a quiet room. A4 reference: 440 Hz.
These are common A tuning targets; check your instrument's recommended string tension.
How to use this tool
- Choose a string from low A to high A.
- Pluck one string at a time.
- Adjust until the tuning indicator centers.
Troubleshooting
- Select the string from lowest to highest and play only that string.
- If the reading locks to a harmonic, pluck gently near the middle of the sounding string and try again.
Browser and device limitations
Guitalele setups vary; confirm the maker's recommended tuning and string tension before adjustment.
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Common questions
Why does it sound higher than a guitar?
Its shorter scale is commonly tuned up a fourth, so the open strings start at A.
Can I use guitar strings?
String choice depends on your instrument. Follow the maker's recommendations.
Can I tune it like a standard guitar?
Some players use other setups, but this preset is specifically for the common A D G C E A tuning.