Standard Guitar Tuning
This standard guitar tuner is preset for standard guitar tuning: EADGBE / E standard. Tune E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 from low E to high E.
What is standard guitar tuning?
Standard guitar tuning is E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 from the 6th string to the 1st string. It is usually written E-A-D-G-B-E, EADGBE, or E standard tuning.
- Low to high
- E-A-D-G-B-E
- Exact pitches
- E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4
- Common name
- E standard
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Popular Songs in Standard
Practice these carefully selected songs to get familiar with Standard tuning. Each song showcases different techniques and chord progressions possible with this tuning.
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Wonderwall
Oasis
Perfect for learning basic chord progressions in standard tuning.
Hotel California
Eagles
Iconic song featuring complex fingerpicking and lead guitar.
Blackbird
The Beatles
Beautiful fingerpicking arrangement in standard tuning.
Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin
Epic song showcasing fingerpicking, strumming, and lead techniques.
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Classic intro with beautiful chord progressions and lead work.
More Than Words
Extreme
Popular fingerpicking song great for developing technique.
Why These Songs Work Well in Standard
These songs were specifically chosen because they take advantage of Standard tuning's unique characteristics. Whether it's the open chord voicings, easier fingering patterns, or the distinctive sound that this tuning provides, each song demonstrates why many guitarists choose Standard for their music. Practice these songs to develop your ear for this tuning and discover new playing techniques.
Start Here in Standard
Wonderwall
Oasis
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
House of the Rising Sun
The Animals
Practice Tips for Standard
- Start with the beginner-level songs to get comfortable with the tuning
- Focus on how chord shapes differ from standard tuning
- Listen to the original recordings to understand the intended sound
- Practice transitioning between Standard and standard tuning
- Experiment with the open strings to discover new chord voicings
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Learn Standard After You Tune
Use this page as a short practice route: tune to E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4, hear how the open strings behave, then move into songs, related tunings, and chord shapes that make Standard useful.
Beginner
Best approached as a beginner guitar tuning.
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Filter the song list by difficulty and genre once you are tuned.
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First practice targets
Wonderwall
Oasis
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen
House of the Rising Sun
The Animals
About Standard Guitar Tuning (EADGBE)
Use this standard guitar tuner online for E-A-D-G-B-E / EADGBE. Standard guitar tuning is the universal default for guitar, and it is also called E standard tuning because the lowest and highest strings are both E notes: E2 on the 6th string and E4 on the 1st string.
From lowest to highest, the standard guitar tuning notes are E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4. Nearly all guitar instruction, tab books, chord charts, and online lessons assume this tuning, making it the essential foundation for every guitarist.
Use the standard tuning guitar notes as a quick string-order check: 6th string E2, 5th string A2, 4th string D3, 3rd string G3, 2nd string B3, and 1st string E4. The compact version is EADGBE.
This tuning has been the standard since the 19th century because it balances range, chord shapes, and scale patterns. The open strings span two octaves, most neighboring strings are tuned in fourths, and the G-to-B string pair uses a major third so common chords sit naturally under the fingers.
If you're a beginner, start here. Even experienced players who use alternate tunings regularly come back to standard because it is the reference point for Drop D, half step down, full step down, open tunings, and most song tabs.
Use this standard guitar tuner when you want the exact EADGBE string order, note frequencies, and a microphone tuner locked to E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4.
Target tuning
E-A-D-G-B-E
Standard tuning guitar notes from the 6th string to the 1st string.
Exact pitches
E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4
The octave-specific notes used by the tuner, from low E to high E.
Also called
E standard
The normal guitar tuning used by most lessons, chord charts, tabs, and song books.
Standard Guitar Tuning Notes (E Standard)
From lowest to highest: E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4
6th string (low E)
82.41 Hz
Low E, the bass foundation for standard guitar tuning and the root for many common riffs.
5th string (A)
110.00 Hz
A string, often used as the first reference note when tuning by ear.
4th string (D)
146.83 Hz
D string, one octave above the low D used in Drop D tuning.
3rd string (G)
196.00 Hz
G string, the last string before the tuning interval changes.
2nd string (B)
246.94 Hz
B string, tuned a major third above G instead of a fourth.
1st string (high E)
329.63 Hz
High E, two octaves above the low E string.
Recommended String Gauges for Standard Guitar Tuning
Most electric guitars feel balanced in standard tuning with .010-.046 strings, while many acoustic guitars use .012-.053 for stronger volume and tension. Lighter .009-.042 electric sets are easier to bend, and heavier .011-.049 sets can feel tighter for rhythm playing.
Common Chords in Standard Guitar Tuning
E Minor
Fingers on the 2nd fret of the A and D strings. One of the easiest chords in E standard because all six strings can ring.
G Major
A staple open chord using all six strings. Found in thousands of songs across every genre.
C Major
The classic open C shape. Pairs naturally with G, Am, and F for countless progressions.
D Major
Bright, ringing chord on the top four strings. Essential for folk, rock, and pop.
How to Tune a Guitar to Standard (E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4)
Select the Standard preset and start with the 5th string (A). Use a tuner, pitch pipe, or reference tone to get A2 at 110 Hz accurate. This is your anchor note.
Tune the 6th string to E2. If tuning by ear, fret the 6th string at the 5th fret and match it to the open 5th string.
Tune the 4th string to D3 by fretting the 5th string at the 5th fret and matching the open 4th string.
Tune the 3rd string to G3 by fretting the 4th string at the 5th fret and matching the open 3rd string.
Tune the 2nd string (B) by fretting the 3rd string at the 4th fret (not the 5th!) — it should match the open 2nd string.
Tune the 1st string to E4 by fretting the 2nd string at the 5th fret and matching the open 1st string. Then double-check E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 with the tuner.
Standard Tuning FAQ
Quick answers for choosing strings, learning songs, and practicing this tuning.
What is standard guitar tuning from low to high?
Standard guitar tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E from lowest to highest string. With exact octaves, the notes are E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.
What is the standard tuning guitar string order?
The standard tuning guitar string order is 6th string E2, 5th string A2, 4th string D3, 3rd string G3, 2nd string B3, and 1st string E4. The short version is EADGBE.
What are the standard tuning guitar frequencies?
The standard guitar tuning frequencies are E2 at 82.41 Hz, A2 at 110.00 Hz, D3 at 146.83 Hz, G3 at 196.00 Hz, B3 at 246.94 Hz, and E4 at 329.63 Hz.
Is standard tuning the same as E standard?
Yes. Standard guitar tuning is often called E standard because the open strings run E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4 from lowest to highest, with E notes on the 6th and 1st strings.
Is EADGBE standard guitar tuning?
Yes. EADGBE is the compact way to write standard guitar tuning from low to high. With exact octaves, tune the strings to E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4.
What is normal or default guitar tuning?
Normal guitar tuning and default guitar tuning usually mean standard guitar tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest string.
How do I tune a guitar to EADGBE online?
Use the Standard preset on this page, allow microphone access, and tune one string at a time to E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, and E4. Recheck the low E after all six strings are close.
Why is guitar standard tuning EADGBE?
EADGBE balances chord shapes, scale patterns, and range. Most adjacent strings are tuned in fourths for movable patterns, while the G-to-B major third keeps common open chords playable.
Do I need different strings for standard tuning?
No. Standard tuning is what normal guitar string sets are designed for. Many electric players use .010-.046, while many acoustic players use .012-.053.
What is Standard tuning best for?
Standard is especially useful for standard guitar tuning online, standard tuning guitar tuner, E standard tuning notes. It changes the way open strings and chord shapes feel, so spend a few minutes listening to the open strings before learning full songs.
Is Standard tuning good for beginners?
Standard is a beginner tuning. It is the best starting point because most lessons, chord charts, and tabs assume standard tuning.
What songs use Standard tuning?
Popular examples in Standard include Wonderwall by Oasis, Hotel California by Eagles, Blackbird by The Beatles. Use the song list on this page to filter by difficulty and pick a first practice target.