Topmusicanswers
- Why is the second string tuned differently?
- How many octaves apart are the E strings on a guitar?
- Why does my B and E string sound out of tune?
Why is the second string tuned differently?
The reason? It's simultaneously musically convenient and physically comfortable, a conclusion players came to a few hundred years ago. The aim was to create a tuning that would ease the transition between fingering simple chords and playing common scales, minimizing fret-hand movement.
How many octaves apart are the E strings on a guitar?
The difference between the low and high E is two octaves. But you can try different tunings. Most guitarists play in standard tuning so it will be the easiest tuning to learn songs in.
Why does my B and E string sound out of tune?
Explained in short, the reason why the B string always sounds out of tune is that we use the 12-tone Equal Temperament tuning system to tune the instrument, which is not 100% accurate in comparison to the way sounds occur in nature.
