How to Tune a Guitar to G

Open G tuning is a useful tuning for playing blues (it's the tuning Keith Richards uses on many Rolling Stones songs) or slide guitar. When the open strings (no fretted notes) are hit, they play a G major chord.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Guitar
• Tuner (preferably)

1. Make sure the guitar is in standard tuning (EADGBE) and in tune with itself.

2. Tune the sixth string (bottom string) a full step down from E to D.

3. Tune the fifth string a full step down from A to G.

4. Leave the fourth and third strings at D and G, respectively.

5. Leave the fifth string at B. Tune the sixth (top) string a full step down from E to D.

6. Play a chord. It should sound a G major chords when no notes are fretted on the fretboard.

Tips & Warnings

• Tune the strings carefully so they do not break.

References

• Guitar for Beginners