Make sure you tune your strings to the right string name. Here are the string names.

Relative Tuning

My favorite way of tuning a guitar and probably the most popular among guitar players is called relative tuning. You tune the 6th string (low E) to a guitar tuner, piano or to another guitar and then you tune all of the other strings relative to the low E string. See the steps below to start tuning. Tip: Use the guitar tuner above. It's easy to use and will give you a perfect pitch for your E string.

Step 1: Play the fifth fret on the E, or 6th, string and tune the next open A or 5th, string. Adjust the tuner post until the notes you hear are exactly the same pitch. To get the most accurate pitch, loosen the string you are tuning and then tighten it bringing the note up to the pitch until both notes are the same.

Step 2: Now play the fifth fret on the A, or 5th, string and tune the next open D, or 4th string.

Step 3: Now compare the D string, fifth fret, with the open G string. They should be the same pitch

Step 4: The next pair is a little different. Compare the G string, fourth fret, with the open B string. They should be the same pitch.

Step 5: Finally, compare the B string, fifth fret, to the pitch fo the open top E sting (or High E). They should be the same pitch.