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b) Tuning by ear (with one reference string) (see diagram C)
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First tune the 5
string (A/La) of your guitar using:
1. a piano: adjust the string up until it sounds the same as the 15
the standard piano keyboard;
2. a tuning fork (A/La 440Hz): adjust the string up until its tone is the same as
the tuning fork, but 2 octaves lower.
Playing the 5th string open, put and keep your finger between the 4
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the 5
fret on the 6
string, and adjust the string up until it sounds the same
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as the 5
string (A/La);
- Press on the 5th fret of the 6th string. Adjust the string's tuning key until it
sounds like the 5th string (La/A). See fig. A .
- Press on the 5th fret of the 5th string. Adjust the string's tuning key until it
sounds like the 4th string (Re/D). See fig. D .
- Press on the 5th fret of the 4th string. Adjust the string's tuning key until it
sounds like the 3rd string (Sol/G). See fig. G .
- Press on the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Adjust the string's tuning key until it
sounds like the 2nd string (Si/B). See fig. B .
- Press on the 5th fret of the 2nd string. Adjust the string's tuning key until it
sounds like the 1st string (Mi/E). See fig. E .
Holding your guitar
In general, for both right- and left-handers, the guitar is held in the following manner: left hand on the neck and
right hand on the body. It is possible to hold your guitar left-handedly (right hand on the neck and left hand on
the box), but you will have to change the bridge saddle in order to reverse the strings. In both cases, hold the
instrument by your strumming arm with the back of the guitar against your body.
There are many ways to hold your guitar. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable.
You may, for example, sit down and
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balance the guitar on your lap.
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You may also choose to play standing
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Where to put your hands
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When playing guitar, you must put one hand on the neck and other on the body.
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Your left hand
The fingers of your left hand are used to press down on the strings and to select notes. It is therefore important
to properly position your left hand in order to have enough strength in your fingers.
Place your thumb flat under the neck, and then curve the other fingers over the front of the neck. Make a hollow
in your hand so that your fingers are placed over top of the strings like a claw. You can now press harder on
the strings using your fingertips.
When you start playing, your fingers will not be used to pressing hard on the strings, and it is possible that
calluses will form on your fingertips. Do not worry, this is normal! Keep your nails short so they are not in the
way when you play.
To be able to easily move your hand along the neck, maintain a slight distance between your elbow and the
guitar body.
Thumb position
Your right hand
Place your right hand on the strings over the soundhole (8). Use your right hand to strum.
How to strum the strings
With a flick of the wrist, quickly run your right hand over the
strings. Each strum corresponds to one beat.
Strum the strings using your thumb or the nail (reverse) of your index finger. Strum from the 6th string (the
thickest / top string) to the 1st string (the thinnest / highest string).
Position of the
other fingers
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