What are the notes of New Standard Tuning tuning?

New Standard Tuning tuning on guitar is C G D A E G, from the lowest string to the highest.

How do I tune to New Standard Tuning from standard tuning?

Starting from standard (E A D G B E): string 6 down 4 semitones, string 5 down a whole step, string 3 up a whole step, string 2 up 5 semitones, string 1 up 3 semitones. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.

Do I need different strings for New Standard Tuning?

Not necessarily, but when strings are tuned down a long way they lose tension and can buzz or feel floppy. A slightly heavier string gauge keeps them stable and in tune.

Is New Standard Tuning tuning bad for my guitar?

No. Changing tuning is completely safe. Just tune gradually, and when raising pitch go slowly so you don't over-tighten a string. After a big change, the neck can take a day to settle, so check your tuning again.

New Standard Tuning Tuning Online: C G D A E G Guitar Tuner

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String chart

String 1 is the thinnest. Frequencies are exact at A4 = 440 Hz; change the reference on the A4 knob.

StrNoteFrequencyFrom std.

1GG4 · Sol392.0 Hz▲ 3 semitones

2EE4 · Mi329.6 Hz▲ 5 semitones

3AA3 · La220.0 Hz▲ a whole step

4DD3 · Re146.8 Hz—

5GG2 · Sol98.00 Hz▼ a whole step

6CC2 · Do65.41 Hz▼ 4 semitones

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Tuning your guitar to New Standard Tuning

Automatically with the microphone, or by ear: tap any note on the headstock to hear a real recorded reference.

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Pluck one string at a time and let it ring. The tuner detects which string you're playing.
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If the needle is left of centre the string is flat, so tighten it. If it's right of centre the string is sharp, so loosen it.
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Turn the peg slowly until the note turns green and the needle sits in the middle. Then move on to the next string.
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Go round once more: tuning one string slightly changes the tension on the others.

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Guitar tunings

26 tunings, all free. Notes listed from the lowest string.

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Questions & troubleshooting

What are the notes of New Standard Tuning tuning?: New Standard Tuning tuning on guitar is C G D A E G, from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune to New Standard Tuning from standard tuning?: Starting from standard (E A D G B E): string 6 down 4 semitones, string 5 down a whole step, string 3 up a whole step, string 2 up 5 semitones, string 1 up 3 semitones. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.
Do I need different strings for New Standard Tuning?: Not necessarily, but when strings are tuned down a long way they lose tension and can buzz or feel floppy. A slightly heavier string gauge keeps them stable and in tune.
Is New Standard Tuning tuning bad for my guitar?: No. Changing tuning is completely safe. Just tune gradually, and when raising pitch go slowly so you don't over-tighten a string. After a big change, the neck can take a day to settle, so check your tuning again.

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