How to tune a classical guitar

In this article, we will look at how to tune a classical guitar with nylon strings or any other 6-string guitar of the standard order.
The standard formation refers to the classic Spanish formation or Mi(E) formation.

So, let's give an example of a system. From the 1st to the 6th string, from bottom to top.

1 string-Me (E)
2 string-Si (B)
3 string-Salt (G)
4 string-Re (D)
5 String-La (a)
6 string-We (E)

Setup method №1

For the most accurate tuning, you will need a special device, the so-called tuner, if you do not have absolute hearing, of course, This method of tuning the guitar is more suitable for a beginner.
Tuners can be divided into two types: Software and Hardware.

• To use the software type, it is necessary to directly connect the instrument via a cable to a tuner or computer. Therefore, this device is mainly suitable for tuning electric guitars and, in some cases, acoustic ones. Tuners of this type are also included in guitar processors.
• Thanks to the microphone, the hardware tuner picks up the vibrations of the string and displays the discrepancy from the ideal sound on the screen. Simply put, you pull the string, and the tuner shows whether it is tuned or not.
  Hardware tuners are suitable for tuning classical guitars.
• The tuner app. Go to the Play Market or Appstore and write: "guitar tuner".It will be a hardware tuner, only on the phone)

Setup method №2

Let's take an instrument known to all professional musicians — a tuning fork.

The oscillation frequency of its sound is 440 Hz, which corresponds to the note of A (A) . In order to reproduce this sound, it is necessary to pinch 1 Mi ( E ) string on the fifth fret. Adjusting

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The remaining strings are tuned in 5 frets, i.e.
The 2nd string, clamped on the 5th fret, should sound in unison with the first open string.
The 3rd string falls under the exception. The third string, clamped on the 4th fret, sounds the same as the 2nd open string
The 4th string clamped on the 5th fret sounds like the 3rd open
The 5th string clamped on the 5th fret sounds like the 4th open
The 6th string clamped on the 5th fret sounds like the 5th open string.

You can adjust the sound of the strings in the following way:

6 open, 1 open and 4 on the 2nd fret should be consonant
1 string on 3 frets and the 3rd open
5 on the 2nd fret and the 2nd is open.

Try playing something, like regular chords. A properly tuned guitar sounds harmonious and beautiful.

Good luck!