Guzheng tuner – C Major Pentatonic
D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D · Alternative
Also known as C调
This free online tuner listens through your microphone and shows how close each string of your Guzheng is to C Major Pentatonic tuning (D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D). Play a string, watch the needle, and turn the peg until the meter glows green. If you prefer tuning by ear, tap any string card to hear its reference tone.
About C Major Pentatonic tuning
Compared with D Major Pentatonic, C Major Pentatonic moves 8 strings. Every change is upward, the largest by 1 semitone, so the strings pull tighter than in D Major Pentatonic.13 strings stay exactly where they were.
| String | D Major Pentatonic | C Major Pentatonic | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | F#2 | G2 | up 1 semitone |
| 5 | B2 | C3 | up 1 semitone |
| 8 | F#3 | G3 | up 1 semitone |
| 10 | B3 | C4 | up 1 semitone |
| 13 | F#4 | G4 | up 1 semitone |
| 15 | B4 | C5 | up 1 semitone |
| 18 | F#5 | G5 | up 1 semitone |
| 20 | B5 | C6 | up 1 semitone |
Played open, the strings sound D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D – from D2 at the bottom to D6 at the top, a span of 4 octaves. Step by step across the neck the intervals are a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, a minor third, a whole tone, and that is what decides how chord shapes fall under the hand.
History
Where the C Major Pentatonic tuning comes from
C major pentatonic is obtained by moving bridges from the D tuning. It is used for pieces in C.
Other Guzheng tunings
How do I tune my Guzheng to C Major Pentatonic?
Allow microphone access, pluck a string, and the tuner will detect it automatically. The needle shows whether the string is flat or sharp – adjust until the reading is within ±5 cents (D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D).
Which notes are used in C Major Pentatonic tuning?
C Major Pentatonic tuning for Guzheng uses the notes D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D-E-G-A-C-D, listed from the lowest string to the highest.
Can I tune without a microphone?
Yes. Every string card plays a reference tone – tap it and match your string to the sound by ear.