I can't tune my guitar to D# :(

Brett89 · 04-05-2007, 04:58 AM

How do you tune your guitar half-step down? I want to tune my guitar to D#, but I can't do it fine, so any idea?

I tried that I tune my A perfectly, then I puss the 6th fret on the low E string, and tuned in, but it's not accuret

nitelightboy · 04-05-2007, 07:35 AM

Tune your guitar up in standard. Then, hold the 4th fret of the low E and tune the A string to that pitch and tune your guitar from there.

Gilbucci · 04-05-2007, 07:26 PM

What I do is, when i'am in standard and want to tune down to Eb, I first hold down the 6th fret of the B string and tune that down, because, that's what your low E would sound like tuned down a half step, then I just simply press the first fret of the sixth string and tune down, and repeat that for all the strings. Hope this helps!

D-EJ915 · 04-05-2007, 07:31 PM

If you have a tuner with a flat button, press that once and just tune normally.

DelfinoPie · 04-05-2007, 07:43 PM

If you have a tuner (without a flat button) hold down the first fret and tune it to the semi-tone above the desired note.

So, if you were tuning your Low E to D# then you hold down the first fret of the low E and tune that to E, therefore making the open string Eb/D#.

Metal Ken · 04-05-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilbucci

What I do is, when i'am in standard and want to tune down to Eb, I first hold down the 6th fret of the B string and tune that down, because, that's what your low E would sound like tuned down a half step, then I just simply press the first fret of the sixth string and tune down, and repeat that for all the strings. Hope this helps!

6th fret of your B string is an F...

Gilbucci · 04-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Oh, damn, it still works for me, haha.

Metal Ken · 04-05-2007, 07:55 PM

except you're tuning a half step up ;p

Gilbucci · 04-05-2007, 07:58 PM

Okay, now I'm confused and embarassed. Haha, I don't think I explained correctly.

ibzrg1570 · 04-06-2007, 11:36 AM

I would just get a chromatic tuner. It's a hell of a lot easier to use than a standard one while holding down a fret.

Also, Brett89, what type of bridge are you using on your guitar? If its a Floyd-type bridge you might just be having trouble balancing string tension against spring tension.

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04-05-2007, 04:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brett89 ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hungary, Bicske city Posts: 530 Thanked: 14	I can't tune my guitar to D# :( How do you tune your guitar half-step down? I want to tune my guitar to D#, but I can't do it fine, so any idea? I tried that I tune my A perfectly, then I puss the 6th fret on the low E string, and tuned in, but it's not accuret

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nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,282 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	Tune your guitar up in standard. Then, hold the 4th fret of the low E and tune the A string to that pitch and tune your guitar from there. I am the mask you wear.

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DelfinoPie Why So Serious? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 2,589 Real Name: Martin Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite Rig: POD XT Live Thanked: 56	If you have a tuner (without a flat button) hold down the first fret and tune it to the semi-tone above the desired note. So, if you were tuning your Low E to D# then you hold down the first fret of the low E and tune that to E, therefore making the open string Eb/D#. More words here is more words.

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Gilbucci Wild and Crazy! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 507 Real Name: Mike Anthony Main Seven: '98 Ibby 7620 Rig: Cube 30 Thanked: 14	What I do is, when i'am in standard and want to tune down to Eb, I first hold down the 6th fret of the B string and tune that down, because, that's what your low E would sound like tuned down a half step, then I just simply press the first fret of the sixth string and tune down, and repeat that for all the strings. Hope this helps!

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Gilbucci Wild and Crazy! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 507 Real Name: Mike Anthony Main Seven: '98 Ibby 7620 Rig: Cube 30 Thanked: 14	Oh, damn, it still works for me, haha.

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Metal Ken Sanctity In Blasphemous Ruin • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22,352 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 83	except you're tuning a half step up ;p

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Gilbucci Wild and Crazy! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 507 Real Name: Mike Anthony Main Seven: '98 Ibby 7620 Rig: Cube 30 Thanked: 14	Okay, now I'm confused and embarassed. Haha, I don't think I explained correctly.

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ibzrg1570 ??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,186 Real Name: Derek Main Seven: No more Rig: I need money Thanked: 4	I would just get a chromatic tuner. It's a hell of a lot easier to use than a standard one while holding down a fret. Also, Brett89, what type of bridge are you using on your guitar? If its a Floyd-type bridge you might just be having trouble balancing string tension against spring tension.

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