Tuning Tip: Standard Tuning

While there are many ways to tune your acoustic or electric guitar, everything essentially starts with what's known as "standard tuning."

In standard tuning, the six strings are assigned the notes of E, A, D, G, B and E from top to bottom, forming the foundation of guitar playing.

"There are alternate tunings, as well, but in the beginning, pretty much all the chords, skills and techniques you're going to learn are in standard tuning," said Fender Play instructor Matt Lake.

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