Baritone guitar tuner online
B-standard baritone guitar tuning is B1 E2 A2 D3 F♯3 B3, sixth string to first. It keeps standard guitar’s interval pattern while moving every string down a fourth. The low B is 61.74 Hz at the A440 reference.
Open-string notes and frequencies
Baritone guitar tuner: default open-string targets, lowest to highest. A4=440 Hz.
| String / course | Note | Frequency (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | B1 | 61.74 |
| 5 | E2 | 82.41 |
| 4 | A2 | 110.00 |
| 3 | D3 | 146.83 |
| 2 | F♯3 | 185.00 |
| 1 | B3 | 246.94 |
How to use it
- Choose the six-string tuning shown in your score or string-set instructions.
- Use a clean, unprocessed sound and allow the microphone.
- Pick the sixth string lightly and wait for the bass pitch to settle.
- Check the octave number before making a small adjustment.
- Tune the other five strings, then revisit the sixth at normal playing strength.
Help and explanations
The menu also supplies A standard, A1 D2 G2 C3 E3 A3, and drop A, A1 E2 A2 D3 F♯3 B3. Those two A tunings are different: A standard lowers all six B-standard strings a whole step, while drop A lowers only the sixth.
A low B does not make every instrument the same
A six-string baritone in B standard has F♯3 on its second string from the treble end. A standard seven-string instead adds B1 below E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4. Both reach low B, but their remaining targets and chord shapes differ. Choose the seven-string guitar tuner for that layout.
A Bass VI normally runs E1 A1 D2 G2 B2 E3, a different six-string register. This baritone page does not substitute for its tuning. Follow your guitar’s intended scale, strings and setup when choosing B or A. If a low string reads sharp immediately after a heavy pick stroke, allow the sound to settle and compare a lighter attack before loosening it. A correct open note also does not guarantee correct fretted intonation; check that separately after a string or tuning change.
Tips
- Read the second string as F♯3 in B standard, not G3.
- Keep the other strings muted while measuring the low B or A.
- Select A standard or drop A deliberately; the upper five targets are different.
Frequently asked questions
What is standard baritone guitar tuning?
B1 E2 A2 D3 F♯3 B3 is a common six-string baritone tuning. It is a fourth below standard guitar.
What is A-standard baritone tuning?
A1 D2 G2 C3 E3 A3, from sixth string to first. Use strings and a setup suitable for that register.
Is A standard the same as drop A?
No. Six-string drop A here is A1 E2 A2 D3 F♯3 B3, whereas A standard is A1 D2 G2 C3 E3 A3.
Is a baritone guitar the same as a seven-string guitar?
No. This page covers six strings with the standard interval pattern shifted lower. A standard seven-string retains the usual six guitar strings and adds low B.
Can I tune a normal guitar to B standard?
Pitch targets alone do not establish a usable setup. Check scale length, string gauges, nut and intonation with the maker or a guitar technician.
Why does my low string jump sharp when picked?
A forceful attack can raise the initial pitch. Mute the other strings, pick more gently and judge the sustained reading.