Classical Guitar Lessons : How Does a Tuning Fork Work?

A tuning fork will usually come in a specific pitch for tuning the fifth or sixth string of a guitar, and this is accomplished by turning the tuning pegs until the plucked string matches the pitch of the fork. Learn about using relative tuning to tune the rest of a guitar's strings with help from a classical guitarist in this free video on tuning forks and classical guitar.

Expert: James Manuele
Contact: www.jamesmanuele.com
Bio: James Manuele has a Master of Music in guitar performance.
Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson

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[ggflower]

I am looking for a low E tuning fork but all I find is a middle E tuning fork. I want a low (below middle E) fork because I am trying to teach my 6 year old how to tune a guitar from the 6th string. The problem with the middle E tuning fork, is it is an octave or 2 above what the string is supposed to sound like, so I would like a fork that sounds exactly like what the 6th string is supposed to sound like. Do you know where I can find a low e fork, do they even make a low E tuner?

[DelzieC]

@Ljthepunisher it was the tuning fork reflecting the studio lights onto the guitar.

[Ljthepunisher]

what was that flash at 1:02?

[Faravid85]

Thanks, very helpful for newbie like me.

[urusad13]

can i hit the fork in my head??



[MaiziraSuzuki]

scary finger nails! ahh!!!!

[amazinero]

Thanks, Brah! Very simple and thorough.

[OMGxHAX]

very helpfull