Standard Guitar Tuner (E A D G B E)
The universal concert tuning used across rock, pop, acoustic, blues, and classical guitar.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Standard Guitar String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Standard Guitar at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | E | E2 | 82.41 Hz | |
| #5 | A | A2 | 110.00 Hz | |
| #4 | D | D3 | 146.83 Hz | |
| #3 | G | G3 | 196.00 Hz | |
| #2 | B | B3 | 246.94 Hz | |
| #1 | E | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
How to Tune to Standard Guitar
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Standard Guitar.
Tune 6th string to Low E (E2 - 82.41 Hz).
Tune 5th string to A (A2 - 110.00 Hz).
Tune 4th string to D (D3 - 146.83 Hz).
Tune 3rd string to G (G3 - 196.00 Hz).
Tune 2nd string to B (B3 - 246.94 Hz).
Tune 1st string to High E (E4 - 329.63 Hz).
Perform a reverse recheck pass from 1st string to 6th string.
More Guitar Tunings
The 6th string is dropped one whole step from E down to D, enabling fast one-finger power chords.
All strings tuned one full step down, with the 6th string dropped an additional whole step to C.
Every string tuned down one semitone (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) for warmer acoustic timbre and easier bends.
Every string lowered by one full whole step (D G C F A D) for dark, heavy chords.
Modal D suspended tuning renowned for open, ringing acoustic harmonies in Celtic and fingerstyle folk.
Strumming all open strings produces a pure G major triad. The definitive sound of the Rolling Stones.
An open strum rings out a full D major chord (D A D F# A D). Standard for blues slide guitar.
Open strum produces an E major chord. Duane Allman / Derek Trucks slide signature.
An expansive open tuning sounding a deep C major triad (CGCGCE), favored for lush acoustic fingerstyle and drone acoustic.
Both the 1st and 6th outer strings are dropped one whole step to D, creating a symmetrical D-A-D-G-B-D tuning.
An evocative modal minor tuning (C G C Eb G Bb) creating an open C minor 11 chord with haunting, cinematic overtones.
Standard seven-string guitar tuning (BEADGBE) adding a heavy low B fifth below standard low E.
Standard twelve-string acoustic/electric concert tuning with octave pairings on the lower 4 courses and unisons on the top 2 courses.
Standard Guitar Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of standard guitar tuning in order?▼
From 6th (thickest, lowest pitch) to 1st (thinnest, highest pitch), the notes are E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.
How do you remember standard guitar tuning order?▼
A popular mnemonic for E-A-D-G-B-E is: "Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie" or "Every Amateur Does Get Better Eventually".