Online Guitar Tuner

Free chromatic tuner powered by your microphone. Works with Acoustic, Electric, and Bass guitars.

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How to Use This Guitar Tuner

1

Allow Microphone

Click "Start Tuning" and grant microphone permissions in your browser.

2

Play a String

Pluck one open string at a time. The detected note will appear.

3

Tune to Green

Adjust the tuning peg until the needle is centered and turns green.

What is a Chromatic Tuner?

A chromatic tuner is a versatile tuning device that detects all 12 notes of the Western chromatic scale (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B). Unlike guitar-specific tuners that only recognize E-A-D-G-B-E, a chromatic tuner works for:

  • ✓ Any guitar tuning (standard, drop, open)
  • ✓ Bass guitar (4, 5, or 6 string)
  • ✓ Ukulele, banjo, mandolin
  • ✓ Violin, cello, and orchestral strings
  • ✓ Wind instruments
  • ✓ Any instrument that produces pitch

Standard Guitar Tuning (E A D G B E)

StringNoteFrequency
6 (Low E)E282.41 Hz
5A2110.00 Hz
4D3146.83 Hz
3G3196.00 Hz
2B3246.94 Hz
1 (High E)E4329.63 Hz

Popular Alternate Tunings

Drop D

Heavy rock, metal

D A D G B E

Open G

Slide guitar, blues

D G D G B D

DADGAD

Celtic, folk

D A D G A D

Half Step Down

Many classic rock songs

Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

Troubleshooting

  • Tuner not responding? Check that you've granted microphone permissions in your browser settings.
  • Erratic readings? Move to a quieter environment—background noise affects accuracy.
  • Wrong note detected? Play the string more clearly and let it ring out. Mute other strings.
  • Mobile issues? Some mobile browsers have limited microphone support. Try Chrome or Safari.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this online guitar tuner?

This tuner uses advanced pitch detection algorithms accurate to within 1 cent, making it suitable for professional recording and live performance.

Does it work for bass guitar?

Yes! Our chromatic tuner detects frequencies as low as E1 (41Hz), covering standard 4-string and 5-string bass ranges.

What is a chromatic tuner?

A chromatic tuner detects all 12 notes of the chromatic scale, not just the 6 notes of standard guitar tuning. This makes it versatile for alternate tunings, bass, ukulele, and other instruments.

Why isn't the tuner detecting my guitar?

Make sure you've allowed microphone access in your browser. Play closer to your device's microphone, and ensure you're in a quiet environment. External noise can interfere with detection.

Can I use this for Drop D or other alternate tunings?

Absolutely! Since this is a chromatic tuner, it will detect any note you play. Simply tune each string to your desired pitch.

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