TuneMap: Free Guitar Tuning Tool

What TuneMap Does

TuneMap helps you view guitar tunings in a clear and practical way. You choose the number of strings, select a tuning, choose the reference frequency, and see the note for every string. It is not a microphone-based tuner. It is a guitar tuning reference tool. It shows you what each string should be tuned to, including the note name and frequency in hertz. TuneMap helps you:

• explore tunings for 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string guitar
• view standard guitar tunings
• check drop tunings such as Drop D, Drop C, Drop B, and lower tunings
• explore open major tunings and open minor tunings
• see the note name for every string
• view the frequency in hertz for each string
• switch between ABC notation and DoReMi notation
• choose sharps or flats depending on your preferred notation
• compare tunings using 440 Hz, 432 Hz, 445 Hz, or another reference tuning

This makes TuneMap useful for guitarists, teachers, producers, songwriters, and students who work with different tunings and want a fast, clear overview.

Who TuneMap Is For

TuneMap is useful for guitar players and musicians who work with different tunings. It is especially helpful for:

• guitar players using standard, drop, open, or alternate tunings
• 7-string and 8-string guitar players who need extended-range tuning references
• metal guitarists working with low tunings
• slide guitar players exploring open tunings
• acoustic guitarists using open major or open minor tunings
• producers recording guitars in different tunings
• teachers explaining tuning systems and string notes
• students learning the relationship between strings, notes, and frequencies

If you often change tunings, TuneMap gives you a simple way to check the correct string notes without guessing.

How to Use TuneMap

TuneMap is built to keep tuning reference work simple.

1. Choose your guitar type. Select 6-string, 7-string, or 8-string guitar depending on the instrument you want to tune.
2. Select a tuning. Choose from standard tunings, drop tunings, open major tunings, open minor tunings, and other common guitar tunings.
3. Choose your reference frequency. Use 440 Hz for standard modern tuning, or choose another reference such as 432 Hz, 445 Hz, or a custom value.
4. Select your notation style. Choose ABC note names or DoReMi notation depending on how you prefer to read notes.
5. Choose sharps or flats. Switch between sharp and flat notation depending on what your tuner, chart, or musical context uses.
6. Read the string notes and frequencies. TuneMap shows the note and hertz value for every string.

This gives you a clear reference before tuning your guitar, setting up a recording session, checking an alternate tuning, or explaining a tuning to a student.

Why Guitar Tuning References Matter

Guitar tunings can quickly become confusing. A standard 6-string guitar is usually tuned E A D G B E, but once you move into drop tunings, open tunings, lower tunings, or extended-range guitars, the string notes change. That matters because every tuning changes the way the instrument feels and sounds. Chord shapes, riffs, open strings, scale patterns, bass movement, tension, resonance, and harmonic possibilities all change when the tuning changes. TuneMap helps you see the tuning clearly before you play. That makes it easier to understand the instrument, avoid mistakes, and work faster.

6-String, 7-String and 8-String Guitar Tunings

TuneMap supports 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string guitar references. For 6-string guitar, you can explore standard tuning, drop tunings, open tunings, and many common alternate tunings. For 7-string guitar, you can check extended low-string tunings used in metal, progressive music, modern rock, and lower-register guitar playing. For 8-string guitar, TuneMap gives you a clear reference for even deeper extended-range setups. This is useful because extended-range guitars can be confusing if you only rely on memory. Seeing the full tuning per string helps you stay organized.

Standard Tunings

Standard tuning is the starting point for most guitar players. On a regular 6-string guitar, standard tuning is usually E A D G B E. Standard tuning gives a balanced layout for chords, scales, riffs, melodies, and general guitar playing. TuneMap lets you check the exact note and frequency for each string, including the chosen reference tuning in hertz.

Drop Tunings

Drop tunings lower one or more strings to create heavier riffs, easier power chords, deeper resonance, or a different playing feel. Common examples include Drop D, Drop C, Drop B, Drop A, and lower modern tunings. These tunings are widely used in rock, metal, alternative music, modern guitar styles, and heavier productions. TuneMap helps you quickly see which string changes and what note each string should become.

Open Tunings

Open tunings tune the strings so that the open strings form a chord. This can create a more resonant sound and make certain chord shapes, slide guitar techniques, and acoustic textures easier to play. TuneMap can be used to explore open major tunings, open minor tunings, and other common open guitar tunings. This is useful for slide guitar, acoustic songwriting, blues, folk, ambient guitar, and experimental playing.

Notes and Frequencies

TuneMap does not only show note names. It also shows the frequency in hertz for each string. This is useful because tuning is ultimately connected to frequency. A note name tells you what pitch you are aiming for. The frequency tells you the exact vibration rate of that pitch based on the selected reference tuning. For example, when A4 is set to 440 Hz, the frequency values of all other notes follow from that reference. If you choose 432 Hz or another value, the frequencies shift accordingly.

440 Hz, 432 Hz and Custom Reference Tuning

Most modern music uses A4 = 440 Hz as the standard reference. TuneMap supports 440 Hz, but it also lets you work with other reference values such as 432 Hz, 445 Hz, or custom tuning settings. This is useful for musicians who work with alternate reference tunings, historical tuning setups, specific recording requirements, or creative pitch choices. TuneMap does not tell you which reference is “better”. It simply shows the correct note and frequency values for the reference you choose.

ABC, DoReMi, Sharps and Flats

Different musicians read notes in different ways. Some use ABC note names. Others think in DoReMi. Some tuners display sharps, while others display flats. TuneMap lets you choose the notation style that fits your workflow. This makes the tool easier to use for different countries, teaching methods, instruments, tuners, and musical backgrounds. If your tuner shows Gb instead of F#, or if you prefer DoReMi instead of ABC, TuneMap helps you adapt the display to what you need.

Practical Uses for TuneMap

You can use TuneMap in many practical situations. Guitarists can use it before changing tunings, setting up a song, checking a lower tuning, preparing a recording, teaching a student, or experimenting with open tunings. Producers can use it during recording sessions to confirm what tuning a guitarist is using. Teachers can use it to explain the relationship between string notes, tuning systems, and frequencies. TuneMap can also be useful when writing songs. Different tunings create different musical ideas, and seeing the tuning clearly helps you understand what is happening on the instrument.

Common Mistakes With Guitar Tunings

One common mistake is assuming all tuners show notes the same way. Some tuners use sharps, others use flats. TuneMap helps you compare both. Another mistake is confusing the tuning name with the actual string notes. “Drop C” or “Open G” only becomes useful when you know what every string should be tuned to. A third mistake is ignoring the reference frequency. If one musician is using 440 Hz and another is using a different reference, the same note names can still produce slightly different pitch values.

Why TuneMap Works

TuneMap works because it gives you a simple visual overview of the full tuning. You do not need to search through charts, guess the note names, or manually calculate frequencies. You select the instrument type, choose the tuning, choose the reference frequency, and read the result. That makes it practical for rehearsal, recording, teaching, songwriting, and daily guitar practice.

Use TuneMap in the Free GTS App

TuneMap is part of the free Guitar Training Studio app, which includes practical tools for ear training, rhythm practice, timing, music theory, tuning, scales, chords, and production. If you want to explore guitar tunings and see the correct notes and frequencies per string, open TuneMap inside the free GTS App. Open TuneMap in the free GTS App

Related Tools

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• Free GTS App – open the full Guitar Training Studio app with free tools for tuning, timing, ear training, rhythm, scales, chords, and music theory.
• BPM / MS – calculate delay times in milliseconds for tempo-based effects, echoes, and music production.
• Note / Freq – convert musical notes to frequencies and explore tuning references such as 440 Hz, 432 Hz, and more.
• Tap Tempo – tap along to a song, riff, groove, or rhythm and quickly find the BPM.
• Smart Click – practice timing, tempo control, and rhythmic accuracy with a focused metronome-style tool.
• Chord Hearo – train chord recognition by ear and improve your harmonic listening skills.
• Interval Hearo – train interval recognition by ear and build stronger melodic listening skills.
• Scale Hearo – train scale recognition by ear and improve your ability to hear major, minor, modal, and tonal colors.
• Rhythm Hearo – train rhythm recognition by ear and build stronger rhythmic awareness.
• TuneMap – explore guitar tunings, string notes, intervals, and fretboard layouts for better tuning awareness.
• GROOVR – practice with drum patterns, grooves, swing, shuffle, and BPM control for better musical timing.
• ScaleMap – explore scales, notes, degrees, chords, pentatonic patterns, blue notes, and tonal relationships.
• FRETTR – explore guitar scale and mode patterns directly on the fretboard.
• PITCHR – tune guitar, bass, 6-string, 7-string, 8-string, and chromatic notes with a clear visual tuner.

Built for Practical Music Training

TuneMap was created by Wouter Baustein as part of the free Guitar Training Studio app, with a clear focus on practical tuning references, guitar education, pitch awareness, frequency values, and useful tools for real musicians.

Want to understand tuning and the guitar neck better?

TuneMap helps you see how tuning works across the guitar neck. If you want to connect tuning, technique, fretboard knowledge, and practical playing, explore the resources below.

• Guitar Technique & Skills
• Personal Guitar Training
• Guitar Books & eBooks

FAQ

What is TuneMap?

TuneMap is a free guitar tuning tool that shows the string notes and frequency values for different 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string guitar tunings.

Is TuneMap free?

Yes. TuneMap is included inside the free Guitar Training Studio app.

Is TuneMap a microphone tuner?

No. TuneMap is not a microphone-based tuner. It is a tuning reference tool that shows what each string should be tuned to.

What guitar tunings does TuneMap include?

TuneMap includes standard tunings, drop tunings, open major tunings, open minor tunings, and many common alternate tunings for guitar.

Can I use TuneMap for 7-string and 8-string guitar?

Yes. TuneMap supports 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string guitar tuning references.

Does TuneMap show frequencies in hertz?

Yes. TuneMap shows the frequency in hertz for each string based on the selected tuning and reference frequency.

Can I use 432 Hz or another reference tuning?

Yes. TuneMap lets you choose reference frequencies such as 440 Hz, 432 Hz, 445 Hz, or other custom values.

Can TuneMap show flats and sharps?

Yes. TuneMap lets you choose between flat and sharp note display, which is useful because different tuners and musicians use different notation styles.

Can TuneMap show DoReMi notation?

Yes. TuneMap can display notes in ABC notation or DoReMi notation, depending on your preference.

Who is TuneMap for?

TuneMap is useful for guitar players, extended-range guitarists, producers, teachers, students, songwriters, and musicians who work with different tunings.

Explore guitar tunings with TuneMap

Use TuneMap inside the free Guitar Training Studio app and quickly see the correct notes and frequencies for your guitar tuning.