Requinto guitar tuner: A D G C E A
The six-string requinto guitar used in trios is tuned A2 D3 G3 C4 E4 A4, a fourth above standard guitar pitch. Select this Mexican/Ecuadorian setup when your instrument has six separate strings.
Open notes and frequencies
Requinto guitar tuner: A D G C E A: Sounding targets · Standard Mexican / Ecuadorian (A D G C E A) · A4 = 440 Hz.
| String / course | Note | Hz |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | A2 | 110.00 |
| 5 | D3 | 146.83 |
| 4 | G3 | 196.00 |
| 3 | C4 | 261.63 |
| 2 | E4 | 329.63 |
| 1 | A4 | 440.00 |
How to use it
- Choose the tuning, target or note convention described below. Set the reference A to match your ensemble before comparing pitches.
- Press Turn on microphone and allow microphone access. Work in a quiet place and sound one note at a time.
- Let the attack pass and compare a steady note, its octave and cents. Make a small adjustment, then repeat the measurement.
- Check the full instrument again after adjustments. Stop the microphone when you finish; reference tones and the guide remain available.
Help and explanations
Tuning and register
The second option keeps the existing Colombian reentrant D4 G4 B4 E4 course pattern. Colombian tiple requintos can have triple courses; the existing interface represents each course with a pair, so its displayed string count is simplified. Tune every physical string in each unison course, including a third partner where present. This is not one universal chart for Peruvian, Jarocho or Dominican instruments. Check the model, scale and course arrangement before selecting a tuning, and never pull a normal guitar bass string toward a requinto octave without an appropriate string set.
Getting a steady reading
Place the microphone close enough to hear a clear tone, without touching the instrument. Stop reference playback before listening through the microphone. A room echo, another player or a strong overtone can make the detected octave jump. Repeat a short, steady sound and compare by ear before making another adjustment.
Tips
- Match the note letter and the octave, not only the needle position.
- Use the pitch and stringing intended for your model; a chart for another size can imply a different register.
- Return to the same reference A when playing with other musicians.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app?
No. The tuner works in a current browser with microphone permission. The audio is analyzed on your device and is not recorded or uploaded.
What does zero cents mean?
It means the measured pitch matches the selected reference. For a tradition with different intervals, use the intended cents offset and confirm the musical relationship by ear.
Why does the note or octave change?
The microphone can pick up an overtone or another sounding string. Isolate the note, reduce background sound and wait for a stable reading before changing the instrument.