Things You'll Need:
- Tuning machine
- Other instrument in tune
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Step 1
TunerTo tune the guitar to the key of C you will need another instrument that is in tune so that you can find the first note that you need. A tuning machine will also give you the correct pitch to achieve with the low E string (the one closest to you). Turn the tuning peg on that string until you have the string in tune with your resource. Then you can move on to tuning the rest of the strings.
Hold the fifth fret of the E string down. Pluck this string along with the A string (second string). The two strings should sound identical. If not, turn the tuning peg of the A string until it is the same tone as the E string. -
Step 2
Hold the fifth fret of the A string and pluck the A string along with the D string (or third string). Again the tones need to sound identical. If you listen closely you can hear a pulsing between the two notes. The faster the pulsing is going, the more out of tune you are. Continue turning the tuning pegs slowly until the pulsing gets slower and finally goes away.
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Step 3
Hold the fifth fret of the D string (third string) again, and pluck the string next to it. This is the G string, or the fourth string.
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Step 4
The next string is a little different. The G string is held on the fourth fret and plucked with the B string (fifth string) Continue along as you have with the other strings.
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Step 5
On the last string you will go back to the fifth fret. Hold the fifth fret of the B string and tune the last string, the E string. You should be able to go back through the strings and make sure they are all in tune with one another.
