Guitar tuner: Open E tuning
In Open E tuning, the open strings of guitar, from string 6 to string 1, are E2 B2 E3 G♯3 B3 E4, with concert A (A4) at 440 Hz. The lowest note is E2, at 82.41 Hz, and the highest is E4, at 329.63 Hz.
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— Hz — cents
Tap “Turn on tuner” and allow the microphone.
Guitar tunings
Standard and lower tunings
Other tunings
Open E tuning
Open E tuning: the open strings form an E major chord. A slide and Southern rock favorite.
Notes: E2 B2 E3 G♯3 B3 E4.
Notes and frequencies of each string
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| 5 | B2 | 123.47 Hz |
| 4 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| 3 | G♯3 | 207.65 Hz |
| 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
How to use it
Tap “Turn on tuner”, allow the microphone and play one open string at a time. The tuner recognises the string and shows whether to tighten it (it is flat) or loosen it (it is sharp). Tap a string name to lock onto it and hear the reference note.
Frequently asked questions
What are the open-string notes of guitar in Open E tuning?
From string 6 to string 1: E2 B2 E3 G♯3 B3 E4.
What is the frequency of the lowest note in this tuning?
It is E2, at 82.41 Hz (with concert A at 440 Hz). The highest is E4, at 329.63 Hz.
Does the tuner work offline?
Yes. After the first visit (or once installed as an app), the pages open without a connection and pitch detection happens on your device.
What are cents?
A cent is one hundredth of a semitone. Up to 5 cents off is barely audible; the needle turns green in that range.
Can I change the reference A?
Yes: the − and + buttons set A4 anywhere from 430 to 450 Hz, to play along with a piano or a recording tuned differently. Your choice is saved.
Does the microphone record what I play?
No. The sound is analysed on the fly, inside the browser, and is never recorded or sent anywhere.