Guitar tuning · E A D G B E
Standard tuning
Standard tuning: E A D G B E, low to high. Used for almost everything: pop, rock, folk, jazz, classical.
Notes and frequencies
| 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 |
Frequencies for A4 = 440 Hz.
From standard tuning
This is the reference tuning: E A D G B E.
The reference
Every chord chart and scale diagram on this site is written for standard tuning.
FAQ
- What are the notes of standard tuning?
- From the low string to the high string: E A D G B E.
- Is changing tuning bad for my guitar?
- No — tunings within a few half steps of standard are fine. For much lower tunings you keep long-term, heavier strings and a setup help with tension and intonation.
- How do I tune to it accurately?
- Use a chromatic tuner — it reads any note, not just standard tuning. Always tune up to the note so the string stays in tune.