About Standard tuning
Standard tuning — E A D G B E from the thickest string to the thinnest — is the reference point for almost everything on guitar. Chord shapes, scale patterns, and the vast majority of songs and lessons assume it, which is why it's the tuning every player learns first.
Click Start Tuner, allow microphone access, and pluck one string at a time. The needle shows how far you are from the target in cents; tune up slowly until it settles in the green. If a string is far off, get within a fret or two by ear first so the tuner locks onto the right note.
Standard tuning notes & frequencies (A4 = 440 Hz)
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
String gauge advice
Any standard set works: .009–.042 for a lighter feel, .010–.046 is the most common all-round choice.
FAQ
What are the notes of Standard tuning on guitar?
Standard tuning is E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune my guitar to Standard?
Use the tuner above: pluck each string and adjust until the needle centers on the target note shown for that string.
Is this tuner free and private?
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