How to Tune a Guitar by Ear (7 steps that work better than a tuner)

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In this video I explain and demonstrate seven ways to tune a guitar by ear without a tuner. These seven approaches combined are guaranteed to get your guitar super duper in tune-even better than using a tuner!
In addition, working on how to tune by ear is amazing practice in and of itself. It enhances our overall sense of pitch and deep listening skills.
Is there a way you tune by ear that I didn't cover here? Let me know, and happy practicing!
Content Outline with Links:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Guitars can never be perfectly in tune.
1:31 - First tune your open 'A' string (the fifth string) by using a reference note, tuning fork, or tuner.
5:14 - TUNING METHOD #1: 5th Fret Method (most common way)
9:45 - TUNING METHOD #2: Check Every Open String Against the 'A' String
12:34 - TUNING METHOD #3: Tuning with Harmonics
17:14 - TUNING METHOD #4: Right Hand Open String Tuning Method
22:30 - TUNING METHOD #5: Tuning with Octaves in First Position
25:18 - TUNING METHOD #6: Tuning with 5ths in First Position
28:27 - TUNING METHOD #7: Tuning with Power Chords in First Position
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[@soundguitar]

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[@reineh3477]

It might not work today but when I grew up it was possible to use a landline. The tone you get before you dial the number was always 440Hz (at least in Sweden).

[@soundguitar]

Is there a way you tune by ear that I didn't cover here? Let me know :)

[@soundguitar]

:)

[@clayfullmer]

Cool dude

[@soundguitar]

Thanks and cheers :)

[@davidhoneycutt8392]

Do I have to tune the a chords before I begin any of these methods?

[@soundguitar]

The A string yes

[@majortrading2810]

you coverd all of them.

[@soundguitar]

Indeed :)

[@donnielessnau2643]

Good info but tend to wander a bit and and add too much non-essential info. Get to the point a little more directly.

[@soundguitar]

Yeah, I can definitely talk to much. This is one of my much earlier videos where I was still working on how to teach on camera. Thanks for the feedback.