Standard Guitar Tuning Guide

Standard guitar tuning is the foundation that every guitarist starts with. Understanding it thoroughly will help you play better and tune more accurately.

The Standard Tuning Notes

Standard tuning for a 6-string guitar, from lowest to highest string:

String	Note	Frequency
6th (Low)	E	82.41 Hz
5th	A	110.00 Hz
4th	D	146.83 Hz
3rd	G	196.00 Hz
2nd	B	246.94 Hz
1st (High)	E	329.63 Hz

Mnemonics to Remember

These phrases help remember the string order:

• Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie
• Elephants And Donkeys Grow Big Ears
• Even After Dinner Go Bed

Why Standard Tuning Exists

Standard tuning was established to balance playability across all strings, allowing consistent chord shapes and scale patterns. The perfect fourths tuning (E-A-D-G) combined with the major third between G and B creates an optimal setup for most playing styles.

Tips for Maintaining Standard Tuning

• Always warm up by tuning before playing
• Stretch new strings before tuning to minimize slipping
• Check tuning after every few songs, especially when changing keys
• Use a reliable tuner - never assume your guitar stayed in tune