Zoom G2.1NU - Manual (Page 11)

11 ZOOM G2Nu/G2.1Nu
Using the Tuner
3. Select the tuner type
4. Tune the guitar
Play the open string that you want to tune, and adjust the pitch.
Turn Parameter knob 2 to select the tuner type.
■ CHROMATIC
The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far
the sound input is from that pitch.
■ Other tuner types
Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the
sound input is from that pitch is shown. Select from the following tunings.
■ When set to CHROMATIC
The name of the nearest note, and the pitch accuracy is shown.
■ When set to other tuner types
The number of the nearest string, and the pitch accuracy is shown. For example,
when tuning the 3rd string, if 4 or a higher number appears, raise the pitch, and
if 2 or a lower number appears, lower the pitch. After the correct number
appears fine tune the string.
Correct pitch Low (flat) High (sharp)
Display Meaning
String number/Note name
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
GUITAR Standard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars B E A D G B E
OPEN A In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord E A E A C# E
OPEN D In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord D A D F# A D
OPEN E In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord E B E G# B E
OPEN G In open G tuning, the open strings make a G chord D G D G B D
DADGAD This alternate tuning is often used for tapping, etc. D A D G A D
Low (flat) Correct pitch High (sharp)
String number (when the 3rd string is tuned correctly)
HINT You can also use the keys above the display to check the pitch.