Q&A for How to Tune a Guitar

Simply clip the tuner to the head of the guitar and turn it on. Pluck each string individually, then wait a half second for it to register on the tuner. Then, tune the string so that it matches the note displayed on the tuner, getting the small line right in the center of the half-circle of the tuner.

It doesn't really matter. I prefer to take them all off first because it gives me an opportunity to wipe grime off the fretboard.

it depends on the type of guitar, but yes usually a 38-inch guitar is going to need to be tuned differently. However, it doesn't usually sound any different.

Tuning forks range in price from $5 to over $50.

Try downloading an app or buying a tuner. I use the app PitchLab, and you can buy a decent clip-on tuner inexpensively.

PitchLab is great, and offers a free version along with a version that you can pay for.

Tune it the same way you would tune a right-handed guitar. Use a reliable tuner, as some apps are quite inaccurate.

The best way to do this is to stop playing guitar. Period. The more you play the guitar, the harder your fingers will become.

If your piano is in tune, play the notes of the guitar on the piano. The tuning notes of the guitar from high to low are E,A,D,G,B and E. Play these notes on the piano, and then tune your guitar from them.

If you haven't replaced the string in a while, It may be time to do so. The cause of this may be because of "slipping," which can happen if you constantly tune it from drop tuning to standard tuning or maybe the string is simply too old.