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What does one have to adjust to tune a guitar?

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When adjusting the tune of the strings on a guitar, one will need to mainly focus on achieving the correct pitch by adjusting the knobs on the headstock for each string. The pitch of every string will be in tune with the frequency of an A440 fork of tuning.

Only the A string will be in tune with the frequency of a tuning fork at concert / 440 pitch. All other strings are tuned relative to the A string.

Turn the tuning keys to adjust the string. tightening the string will adjust the note higher loosening the string will make the note lower.

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