Tuning The Guitar

For now we will tune the guitar with use of the tape (Lesson one, track one). First you will hear the high E-string (first string). Try to match the sound of your E-string to the sound of the E-string that is on the tape.  The E-string will be played a couple of times.  Listen to it as much as you need to.  Follow your instincts. If you think you have matched the sound on the tape, you will probably be correct. If the strings are put on correctly on your guitar, the pitch will go up when the tuning peg is turned away from you, and lower when the peg is turned towards you. When the first string is in tune listen to the sound of the second string on the tape, and repeat the same procedure until all six strings are in tune.

Note: Tuning a guitar is not as hard as you might think, but it will take some practice. So if it takes a while to tune the guitar the first couple of times, do not get frustrated; it will become easier in the future.