How to Tune to Lute / Renaissance Tuning
Standard tuning, but the G string is dropped to F# to mimic a Renaissance lute.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Start with the 6th string. Tune it to E2 (82.4 Hz).
- Start with the 5th string. Tune it to A2 (110.0 Hz).
- Start with the 4th string. Tune it to D3 (146.8 Hz).
- Start with the 3th string. Tune it to F#3 (185.0 Hz).
- Start with the 2th string. Tune it to B3 (246.9 Hz).
- Start with the 1th string. Tune it to E4 (329.6 Hz).
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:Standard strings.
Frequency Table
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | F#3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Chords & Playing Tips
Lute chords
Frequently Asked Questions
Why F#?
It preserves the interval structure of a traditional lute.
How to tune guitar like a lute?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Play lute tabs on guitar tuning?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Greensleeves lute tuning?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.