How to Tune Your Guitar Using Mobile Apps! 🎸 (& NEVER Break Another String Again!) Guitar Tuna Demo
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7 min, 53 sec
Ellen demonstrates how to tune a guitar using the Guitar Tuna app, including manual and auto modes, and provides other tuning resources.
Summary
- Ellen introduces the Guitar Tuna app as a tool for tuning guitars, applicable to other tuning apps as well.
- Steps include selecting the guitar type, allowing microphone access, and choosing between manual and auto tuning modes.
- Manual tuning involves matching each string to the tone played by the app and adjusting the string's pitch accordingly.
- Auto tuning mode quickly tunes each string but requires the guitar to be relatively in tune to avoid errors.
- Ellen advises checking the tuning multiple times and offers additional tuning resources for viewers.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Ellen guides through the initial setup of the Guitar Tuna app.
- Upon opening Guitar Tuna, select the instrument type and allow microphone access.
- Choose the guitar type that matches your instrument for accurate tuning guidance.
- Ellen dismisses any premium membership offers, emphasizing the free service.
Chapter 3
Ellen explains the interface of the Guitar Tuna app and its features.
- The app provides different headstock visuals for 3x3 or 6 in-line tuning peg arrangements.
- Users can toggle auto mode for tuning, which should be used carefully based on the guitar's tuning status.
- Ellen emphasizes the importance of turning off auto mode if the guitar is significantly out of tune.
Chapter 4
Ellen demonstrates the manual tuning process using the Guitar Tuna app.
- Manual tuning involves matching string pitches to tones played by the app.
- Visual indicators guide users on whether to tune up (flat) or down (sharp).
- Ellen tunes the low E and A strings manually, showing how to adjust tuning pegs slowly to avoid string damage.
Chapter 5
Ellen illustrates the auto tuning mode and provides crucial tips for its use.
- Auto mode guesses the note being tuned and is faster but requires the guitar to be nearly in tune.
- Ellen cautions against using auto mode for significantly out-of-tune guitars to prevent string damage.
- She completes the tuning of the remaining strings in auto mode, ensuring each is highlighted correctly in the app.
Chapter 6
Ellen finalizes the tuning process and offers additional tips for maintaining tuning.
- After tuning all strings, a recheck may be necessary as adjusting one string can affect the others.
- Green indicators on the app confirm correct tuning for each string.
- Ellen reminds users to cycle back through the strings to ensure complete and accurate tuning.
Chapter 7
Ellen concludes the tutorial and directs viewers to additional learning resources.
- Ellen celebrates the successful tuning of the guitar.
- She directs new guitar players to her free beginner series on YouTube.
- Ellen offers to answer further tuning questions and suggests checking out her other tuning method playlist.