Understanding the result
The selected target identifies the intended string; the cents display shows whether the detected pitch is flat or sharp relative to standard E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4 tuning.
Audio and music
Guitar Tuner
Choose a string and pluck it on its own. Follow the flat or sharp reading until the note is close to the target.
Detected note—Waiting for microphone
TargetE282.4 Hz
Flat—Sharp
Play one note at a time in a quiet room. A4 reference: 440 Hz.
Standard tuning is shown from low E2 to high E4. Keep other strings quiet.
How to use this tool
- Allow the microphone and select a string.
- Pluck that string, letting it ring clearly.
- Adjust slowly until the indicator settles near zero cents.
Troubleshooting
- Pluck one string at a time and mute the others, especially in a noisy room.
- For an unstable low E, move closer to the microphone or use a suitable external input.
Browser and device limitations
It assumes six-string standard tuning and A4 = 440 Hz; string condition and microphone response affect stability.
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Common questions
Why is my low E hard to detect?
Move closer to the microphone, pluck gently, and reduce background noise.
Can I use another tuning?
Use the Guitar Alternate Tunings tool for Drop D, DADGAD and open tunings.
In which direction should I turn the peg?
Peg direction varies by guitar. Turn slowly while watching whether the reading moves toward zero cents.