How to tune a guitar without a tuner?

A range of apps, such as Cleartune and Gibson Learn & Master Guitar (IOS and Android), or Guitar Toolkit and Cadenza (IOS only), offer rich tools for tuning, including the ability to get your smartphone or tablet to play and tune a low E. read more

Note: Tuning up ensures the string's tension is locked and will therefore stay in tune longer. 4) Repeat the same process, but with the A string at the 5th fret and the D string open - tune up or down until the A string at fret 5 and the open D string become the same note. read more

How to Tune a Guitar Without a Pitch Tuner. If you find yourself playing solo without a tuner, you can make a guitar sound decent by tuning it to itself. Start with your sixth string held down on the fifth fret. You’re now playing an A on your E string. read more