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Guitar Tuner: Free Online Tuner for Acoustic & Electric Guitar

Tune acoustic and electric guitars with real-time microphone pitch detection and visual tuning needles.

Quick Answer:Click 'Start Tuner', pluck any open guitar string, and watch the needle guide you to standard E-A-D-G-B-E pitch.
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How to Use the Guitar Tuner: Tune Your Guitar Online with Microphone

  1. 1Click 'Start Tuner' and allow microphone access.
  2. 2Pluck an open guitar string (e.g. low E).
  3. 3Adjust your tuning peg until the needle centers in the green zone.

Formula & How It Works

Autocorrelation Fundamental Pitch Detection

r(k) = Σ x(n) × x(n+k) -> Pitch = Sample_Rate / Peak_Lag

Applies time-domain autocorrelation algorithm to detect fundamental acoustic pitch from microphone buffer.

Worked Examples

Tuning Low E String (E2)

Input: Plucking 6th string (measured 80 Hz)

Explanation: Tune peg tighter to raise pitch to 82.41 Hz.

Result: Flat by 2.4 Hz (Target: 82.41 Hz)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tuner work with electric guitars?▼

Yes, it works with unamplified electric guitars close to the mic, or through an amplifier/audio interface.

Quick Reference & Conversion Table

StringNoteFrequency (Hz)Octave
6th String (Thickest)E282.41 HzBass register
5th StringA2110.00 HzTenor register
4th StringD3146.83 HzMidrange
3rd StringG3196.00 HzMidrange
2nd StringB3246.94 HzTreble
1st String (Thinnest)E4329.63 HzHigh treble

⚠️ Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • •Plucking multiple strings at once (tune one single string at a time for clean pitch detection).

💡 Practical Real-World Uses

  • •Tuning acoustic, classical, electric, and bass guitars before practice sessions.
Last reviewed & updated: 2026-11-07
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