There are a variety of popular methods for tuning a guitar. All are adequate, but you will probably find that some are either more convenient or easier for you to hear well. Also, the results of each method are slightly different. For the beginning guitarist who is simply practicing alone, it is most important to choose a tuning method that is easy and convenient. But, as you start to play with other people or become more picky about how your guitar sounds, the results of the different tuning methods will be more important to you than ease and convenience. (more...)