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Originally Posted by wdfifteen
I’m trying again. My wife gave me a Seagull acoustic just before we moved to the “ranch”. Between the arthritis in my hands and the work load here I didn’t get far. I’m following along with the Apple GarageBand app. The lessons are OK as far as I know, but I’m having trouble with the built in tuner. When the tuner says it’s right, the B string sounds awful. If I tune it to sound like the guitar the guy who is leading the lesson sounds, the tuner says it’s way out. I do have a tin ear, so I don’t trust it.
Is there an on-line app that will give me the note and let me try to match it? What should I do?
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If you haven't done so, I'd recommend having your guitar "set up." You might have an intonation issue (which might just be old strings), but it's important to get the action (distance from the string to the fret along the keyboard) right. It very likely will make your guitar easier to play- oftentimes a lot easier. It shouldn't cost more than $75-100 unless your guitar has an issue. Well worth the money. Find a good local tech or luthier and take it there. Talk to a couple of good local guitar stores to find a recommendation.