Stringed instrument tunings

Stringed instruments have strings that you can pluck or strum to make different notes. The strings need to be tuned to certain notes in order for the instrument to sound good. Tuning the strings is done by adjusting the tightness of the strings. Tightening the strings makes them play higher notes, and loosening the strings makes them play lower ones. Different instruments are tuned to different notes, depending on what kind of music is being played. For example, a guitar is usually tuned one way for playing rock music, and a different way for playing folk music.