

To use this instrument tuner, make sure the built-in microphone has web access. Playing with a tuner will help develop your intonation and an understanding of the tendencies of your instrument. While tuners work by tracking hertz, musicians measure how close they are to the pitch in measurements of cents. If it is flat, it will register as 439 Hz or lower. If an A is sharp, it will be 441 Hz or higher. Tuners work by detecting the frequency of the pitch (sound waves). The accuracy of a pitch is what musicians call intonation. It will let a musician know if the note they are playing is sharp (too high), flat (too low), or if it is in tune. The indicated guitar tuning applies to classical guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, and electric guitar.A tuner is a device musicians use to detect pitch accuracy. Notice the list above only shows the most common tuning for each instrument. The notes are written from lowest to highest, except for the ukulele and banjo that don't have strings ordered by pitch. Below is a list of common instruments and their tuning. You can use a tuner for all musical instruments. As you play a note on your instrument, adjust the pitch until the tuner indicates the note is in tune. You will be asked to allow access to your device’s microphone so the tuner can hear what you play. To tune your instrument, click the green microphone button.

Most tuners are “chromatic tuners” and detect all 12 distinct notes. Over time, the strings loosen, and the instruments need to be tuned to maintain optimal sound. It's most common to use a tuner for string instruments such as guitars and violins. The tuner indicates whether the note is too high, too low, or in tune, helping musicians tune their instruments easily.

A tuner is a device that detects a note’s pitch when played on a musical instrument, and compares it to the desired pitch.
