If you tune all strings one step down, you will get DGCFAD instead of EADGBE. Cool! That way, you can play some songs that are in D standard tuning or sing some songs that may be too high for you without having to change chord hand positions.
So, how to tune your guitar one step down? Let me explain both ways: with a tuner and by ear. But before that, let’s do some basic music theory.
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I prefer using the standard pitch, which is 440hz, as most of the songs are played in it. But, I experimented a bit with 432hz, which is the most popular alternative reference pitch, and that was definitely fun. I don’t really believe the New Age things about 432hz (which I will also explore in this article), but I did use this pitch to play around.
If you are wondering how to tune a guitar to 432hz, this guide will be helpful. I will also explore the pitch a bit in terms of its historical relevance and will show some popular songs using 432hz.
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When the opportunity to review the D’Addario Chromatic Pedal Tuner, model PW-CT-20, came my way, I was eager to see how it stacked up. Let me take you through my journey with this device, from the unboxing to a detailed analysis of its features, and finally, my overall impressions.
Read my D’Addario Chromatic Pedal Tuner review below.
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Behringer TU300 was one of the most common tuner pedals I had a chance to stumble upon in my high school and college days when buying more expensive equipment wasn’t an option. In other words, the TU300 is a budget pedal, and, as such, it comes with some downsides I’ll point out in this review.
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As I don’t only write about great tuners but also great guitar tunings, I couldn’t wait to reach one of my favourites — Open E tuning.
In the following guide, I’ll show you how to tune your guitar to open E, how to play it, which songs to listen to (and learn) in open E, and more. Read on!
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There’s no single answer to the question: what is the best bass tuner? Essentially, it’s always best to go for high-priced pedal tuners, but not all of us require the same level of precision for our playing. That’s why I decided to feature some of the best clip-on bass tuners, pedal tuners, and handheld tuners. Let’s check them out!
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Ernie Ball might not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of tuning pedals, but the Californian company has actually had great success with a range of accessories, including the VPJR volume pedal. Now, they wanted to go out of the box with this product, adding a tuner on top of it.
I like my tuners to be tuners and volume pedals to stay that, but I must admit I was excited testing this tool.
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Double Drop D tuning is an enhanced type of Drop D. In standard Drop D, the sixth string is tuned down from E to D, so the tuning looks like this: DADGBE. The Double Drop D variation also includes tuning down the first (thinnest) E string down to D, so that the strings are DADGBD.
In this guide, I will show you how to double-drop-D tune your guitar, discuss some popular songs, and provide a couple of tips for playing in this tuning.
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Tuners are the unsung heroes of your musical journey, ensuring every note and chord resonates with perfect clarity. They are kinda like the Batman of guitar equipment. Nobody notices what they do for you, but without them, you risk an unpleasant auditory experience.
Still, it is no secret that some tuners work better than others. But what are the best guitar tuners? That’s what I am going to explore in this guide.
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The Korg Pitchblack X Mini, a recent addition to my collection, offers some intriguing features and functionalities that merit an in-depth review. Let’s see how it works and how it compares to other similar mini pedal tuners.
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