Fender FT-004 Tuner- Detailed Tutorial for Beginners

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2013
  • Detailed tutorial on how to tune an acoustic guitar using the Fender FT-004 tuner. This video teaches difference between flat and sharp, using the chromatic scale and use of the tuner.
    Chromatic scale: A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A
    Guitar strings by note: 6 E 5 A 4 D 3 G 2 B 1 E

Komentáře • 192

  • @GlobalTubeTruth
    @GlobalTubeTruth Před 8 lety +13

    Thank you. This is a true public service. Makes the world a better place.

  • @hayleyfleming9753
    @hayleyfleming9753 Před 10 lety +16

    *wipes tear for eye* thank you again, technology

  • @tielerhembree147
    @tielerhembree147 Před 8 lety +31

    thank you! the way you explained this made it much easier for me to use a tuner, Eat, All, Day, Get, Big ,Easy. that's how I learned all the strings

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 8 lety +1

      +Tieler Hembree You're welcome, glad it helped!

  • @kidsguitar3
    @kidsguitar3  Před 11 lety +17

    By pressing the button, you can toggle to differnt letters, ie, G for guitar , V for violin, B for bass, C for chromatic. When it says G, it will help you tune to the 6 strings of the guitar. As long as you are with in a note or two of say the 6th string E, it will indicate if you are flat (string too loose and need to tighten)by showing a line near the top LEFT. If sharp (string too loose and need to loosen), a line will be near the top RIGHT. Review the video or ask a musician for help.

    • @ronb7481
      @ronb7481 Před rokem +1

      Wish I had known this sooner. I threw away several batteries thinking they were dead as I wasn't getting a proper display. Little did I know that by pressing the button repeatedly I was changing modes.

  • @eeawitnes
    @eeawitnes Před 3 lety +4

    When I started playing I would have sold my guitar for a tutorial like this! Many thanks. Way to get back to the basics. Every great guitarist learned this exact lesson. Thanks kidsghitar3.

  • @angieramirez4156
    @angieramirez4156 Před 10 lety +2

    Great explanation! I picked up this tuner for $8 from Amazon and tuned my guitar in under 5 minutes thanks to your video.

  • @AlejandroBelloRD
    @AlejandroBelloRD Před 8 lety +3

    Most excellent tuning guide for absolute beginners. Thank you!

  • @SuperStig23
    @SuperStig23 Před 8 lety +21

    Nice job of explaining how to use a chromatic tuner , JMHO but one VERY important error even advanced players make is if you turn your tuning key too far and the string is too tight or the pitch too high ( same thing) NEVER just loosen it down, you must loosen it down BELOW the desired setting and always TUNE UP to the correct setting, if you overshoot it then loosen it again and then tighten it up to the correct setting, you may ask why ? there are dozens of technical reasons but this holds true on a $50 or a $5,000 guitar, remember always tune UP to the correct setting, if you just tune it down it will slip more within 5 minutes or less and you'll be out of tune again. This applies to all Acoustic and most Electric guitars, I'm sure somebody here can explain this better than me :) It took me 2-3 years of hard playing drinking and hair pulling before it dawned on me.OK I know there are shredder type guitars with lockable tuners nuts and Floyd Rose type bridges that will stay in tune even if you hit your drummer upside the head with it after every song :) but for %99 of us the above advice is a must.

    • @DS4H
      @DS4H Před 8 lety

      +SuperStig23 He deserves teh upvotes.
      And hey, Easter Bunny Got Drunk After Easter.
      ..couldn't resist.

    • @nujabes7
      @nujabes7 Před 8 lety +2

      The way you write is really confusing. Can you explain that again?

    • @kenthibault4409
      @kenthibault4409 Před 8 lety

      +SuperStig23 Thanks I noticed that and was wondering why it was wandering

    • @leep5606
      @leep5606 Před rokem

      It's to do with backlash, that's the gaps in the gears of the tuner. If you just slacken there will be a small gap allowing the string to slip looser, Tuning up, the backlash is taken up, preventing any further movement in the gear assembly.

  • @rodman0088
    @rodman0088 Před 11 lety +1

    You're awesome and thank you much as i've just purchased my first guitar and was totally lost on even knowing how to tune it with the FT-004. Thanks again.

  • @osvaldoumana4494
    @osvaldoumana4494 Před 4 lety

    Dude....simple.....yet....straight to the point....THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!

  • @barbarafontes3249
    @barbarafontes3249 Před 10 lety

    Tutorial is clear and perfect for beginners. My 12 and 14 year old grand children also found this tutorial easy to follow.

  • @frankgiannotti8220
    @frankgiannotti8220 Před 7 lety

    Great tutorial. I am returning to guitar after a 20 year hiatus. Well before electronic tuners. Thanks. you made it pretty simple to tune.

  • @tonyaskinner2123
    @tonyaskinner2123 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks, now I know how to use my Fender FT-004.

  • @Slenderman.
    @Slenderman. Před 9 lety

    Thank you so much, we thought we got the wrong tuner, but with your tutorial it worked!

  • @therealmegabustr
    @therealmegabustr Před 7 lety +1

    Really helped me figure out how to tune my guitar easily. Thank you.

  • @kenthibault4409
    @kenthibault4409 Před 8 lety

    Thank you, with your help I had it tuned in 10 min

  • @Shadialoth
    @Shadialoth Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you so much, I bought a guitar and I don't how to use a tuner, you explained everything

  • @adnankazi2215
    @adnankazi2215 Před 6 lety +1

    Loved it nicely done !

  • @LohPro
    @LohPro Před 9 lety +2

    VERY well done, thank you sir! I learnt a lot actually in this. Your phrases for remembering the notes are awesome lol

  • @staceyestrada5159
    @staceyestrada5159 Před 5 lety

    Ummmm this was excellent! Thank you So much ! I was having trouble and no other video explained the chromatic string format . Righty tighty ! Won’t forget that . Clever

  • @1972piledriver
    @1972piledriver Před 5 lety

    Hello from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
    Thanks so much... I didn't have instructions with my tuner,
    just a small leaflet which didn't really go into detail
    You just stopped me from sounding like a constipated cat

  • @djrisks
    @djrisks Před 9 lety

    This really helped me to tune my guitar! Thank you very much! ☺

  • @willowchayance1020
    @willowchayance1020 Před 9 lety

    Thank you, this has really helped so much and easy to follow ...

  • @success4meZeek
    @success4meZeek Před 10 lety

    Thank you very much, really easy to follow and well made

  • @jamesjameson8124
    @jamesjameson8124 Před 10 lety

    Thank you very much, your video was really helpful, now I know how to use the tuner. Thank You again!!!

  • @chuckplainview4085
    @chuckplainview4085 Před 10 lety

    Super helpful and easy to follow

  • @Lorzy0120
    @Lorzy0120 Před 10 lety

    Very helpful. Just bought my guitar and I had no idea how to use it. :)

  • @Feliososarky
    @Feliososarky Před 10 lety

    yowzaa ! clear and very helpful, Thankyou !

  • @lcamarena100
    @lcamarena100 Před 9 lety

    Thank you so much for making this video...i just purchased a guitar and i had no idea how to tune it and this helped a lot..

    • @acousticband8913
      @acousticband8913 Před 9 lety

      Liliana Camarena You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @iWaBaFET
    @iWaBaFET Před 7 lety

    Thanks for explaining how the tuner works, was confused by reading about it how to, for example, set it to drop d tuning but its all clear now. :D

  • @12339596
    @12339596 Před 8 lety

    Thanks dude. Really helpful!

  • @jackrensel6438
    @jackrensel6438 Před rokem

    Thank you for the Demonstration Of The FT oo4

  • @johnw4659
    @johnw4659 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for this nice and informative video.

  • @ciarabillyeald1998
    @ciarabillyeald1998 Před 10 lety +36

    I've always remembered it from thickest string to thinest Eddie Ate Dynamite Goodbye Eddie

  • @WarpDriveStudios
    @WarpDriveStudios Před 10 lety

    Good Job! And I have one of those tuners. Got it from Amazon for about $7.00. Works great! I have tuned Guitars, Bass, and Banjo with one with no problems.

  • @TheTinRam
    @TheTinRam Před 10 lety

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @Skimyworld08
    @Skimyworld08 Před 9 lety

    Thanks!! It was a great help.

  • @helenathomson3390
    @helenathomson3390 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you. Easy to follow for a complete beginner 👍👏

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 3 měsíci

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

  • @Sallyboujedli
    @Sallyboujedli Před 7 lety

    Thank you very much for your video!

  • @karlwheels9116
    @karlwheels9116 Před 8 lety +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

  • @baimaai1
    @baimaai1 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much! It helps alot:)

  • @Kidbuubuu
    @Kidbuubuu Před 10 lety

    this helped me a lot

  • @nadjaf2660
    @nadjaf2660 Před 7 lety +27

    Eddie
    Ate
    Dynamite
    Good
    Bye
    Eddie
    I find this one easier

    • @1972piledriver
      @1972piledriver Před 5 lety

      Best one I've heard, and funny 🤣🤣

    • @wm.d.nelson4912
      @wm.d.nelson4912 Před 4 lety

      I don't even want to say what my friend told me to remember it. I originally laughed but it's really not funny and inappropriate.

    • @wm.d.nelson4912
      @wm.d.nelson4912 Před 4 lety

      How do you know where the needle is supposed to be pointed when you want to tune down half of a step?

  • @kennynenece735
    @kennynenece735 Před 3 lety

    This is a good video it help me think man

  • @Sajarabed
    @Sajarabed Před 10 lety

    Amazing thanks man, I still can't understand in what does the chromatic scale helps, but I'll figure it out.

  • @ryanllewellyn3472
    @ryanllewellyn3472 Před 11 lety +1

    Really detailed tutorial, brilliant for beginners!

  • @Shadow51killer
    @Shadow51killer Před 9 lety

    Thank you!!

  • @OverTheEdge68
    @OverTheEdge68 Před 3 lety

    Thanks! ✌

  • @Legionar023
    @Legionar023 Před 9 lety

    Good tutorial lad, works for (Fzone) FT-005 too! :)

  • @235overlord
    @235overlord Před 8 lety

    Thank you!

  • @noahsmith956
    @noahsmith956 Před 4 lety +1

    Every Bunny Gets Dizzy At Easter!

  • @marjongimpayan8569
    @marjongimpayan8569 Před 8 lety

    thank you!

  • @deveshisibal7963
    @deveshisibal7963 Před 8 lety

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Seabrook57
    @Seabrook57 Před 5 lety

    Thanks! It would be great if this tutorial included information about the other settings, besides C= Chromatic... What are the B, V, and U settings for? (Bass, Violin, Ukulele?)

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 Před 8 lety

    my G string I thought was bad ,,, wasn't . Great little gizmo . Good tutorial .

  • @joey-ly9dl
    @joey-ly9dl Před 7 lety +25

    every acid dealer gets busted eventually.

    • @jonsword9508
      @jonsword9508 Před 5 lety

      id not get that at first ,I thought it was a statement and said Well, that's true..lol

  • @Godschild9000
    @Godschild9000 Před 7 lety

    Thanks alot!!

  • @kieranodwyer3643
    @kieranodwyer3643 Před 4 lety

    Thanks this helped

  • @vanessaalmerk861
    @vanessaalmerk861 Před 8 lety +5

    Thank you!! I didnt know how to use it

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 8 lety

      +Vanessa Perk You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @dawgsout4free
    @dawgsout4free Před 7 lety +2

    what is the difference between G and C , i used G is that ok ?

  • @redquinn8553
    @redquinn8553 Před 10 lety +3

    Great tutorial thankyou very much, Eddy Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddy

  • @bubblymochi7170
    @bubblymochi7170 Před 6 lety

    mine inst working, every time i play my any of my strings it displays the wrong note. It will only display a C on the screen no matter what. pls halp

  • @6batecito6
    @6batecito6 Před 8 lety

    Thanks Amigo ¡

  • @LASTTHINGS46
    @LASTTHINGS46 Před 7 lety

    Thank you

  • @aaronbinoy4038
    @aaronbinoy4038 Před 7 lety

    can you please make a video about changing the battery

  • @Jhn_Chs
    @Jhn_Chs Před 7 lety +1

    I have the exact same tuner but whatever I do it will not show any note on it. Yes I have turned it on.

  • @c1oud503
    @c1oud503 Před 7 lety

    because I have been using c on my guitar am only a beginner so if g is guitar if I am right is the g e tuning then

  • @jdavis417
    @jdavis417 Před 10 lety +2

    Every Adult Dog Growls, Bites, Eats ;)

  • @bennylikestoads5639
    @bennylikestoads5639 Před 6 lety

    I have a FCT-12 thunder and I have no clue how to use it, does anyone else have it that could help me?

  • @boyan5167
    @boyan5167 Před 7 lety +9

    So on the bottom right corner of the screen, it says C, so this is what we should we all use for any kind of guitar?

    • @ninihelvetica1341
      @ninihelvetica1341 Před 4 lety +1

      It's the info I'm looking for as well when I searched for the digital tuner tutorial. Ah well now I know why my high E string broke, I tuned to the G instead of C.

    • @loasidasortiz9716
      @loasidasortiz9716 Před 3 lety

      C thk u

  • @austinbradley3411
    @austinbradley3411 Před 6 lety

    Will this fender tuner tune a fender 12 string?

  • @jackrensel6438
    @jackrensel6438 Před rokem

    FT004 can be used for Lap Steel ???

  • @MarxZalez
    @MarxZalez Před 7 lety

    will this work for voice tuning?

  • @tay-bp2hq
    @tay-bp2hq Před 10 lety +2

    if its out of tune its still music just depends on your taste and or your definition of music

  • @ciriloZking
    @ciriloZking Před 9 lety

    How would you tune down half a step?

  • @toolguyslayer1
    @toolguyslayer1 Před 6 lety +1

    There is nowhere left and right in a circle that is physically impossible it is either clockwise or counterclockwise if he going to be a genius you have to represent yourself accordingly Mr last but not least thanks for the lessons

  • @Mureirza
    @Mureirza Před 5 lety

    Every acid dealer gets busted eventually

  • @khush7940
    @khush7940 Před 7 lety

    I tried so fricking hard I still can't get the notes right I have the electric tuner yet it still fails help

  • @rosendomosqueda4521
    @rosendomosqueda4521 Před 8 lety

    Tanks

  • @smokeclouds6048
    @smokeclouds6048 Před rokem

    Can i tune to drop c and drop d with this? Seems like its only for standard tuning

    • @smokeclouds6048
      @smokeclouds6048 Před rokem

      Just seen the chromatic option so i can tune to any drop tuning or anything then?

  • @stygs6
    @stygs6 Před 10 lety

    does this video mentioning anything about tuning down a half step? I cant seem to find out how that works or if somebody could give me a time maybe I missed it or explain briefly?

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 10 lety

      To tune down a half step, you would tune like this: 6th string= D#, 5th=G#, 4th=C#, 3rd=F#, 2nd = A# and 1st = D#

    • @stygs6
      @stygs6 Před 10 lety

      thanks!

  • @GUPRPEET-Singh
    @GUPRPEET-Singh Před 5 lety

    What does that lower c means??
    And other lower alphabets.

  • @angelustrombone659
    @angelustrombone659 Před 6 lety

    works at brass??

  • @cleric4049
    @cleric4049 Před 3 lety

    I'm having trouble tuning my guitar to " D A F# D A D" would on of these things help me?

    • @GuitarStrummer-pt6op
      @GuitarStrummer-pt6op Před 3 lety

      Yes. If you mean D1 A2 F#3 D4 A5 6D, tune this way. Tune 6th string down from usual E to a D. 5th string stays an A note. 4th string D stays a D. Tune 3rd string down from usual G to F#. Tune 2nd string down from usual B to an A. Tune 1st string down from usual E to a D.

  • @jdelcid11
    @jdelcid11 Před 6 lety

    I was tuning my 6th string it took me a long time to tune it just right but i got it!....But than the string broke.....(The guitar was from ToyRus so i'm not surprised)

  • @jameskrys5286
    @jameskrys5286 Před 9 lety +1

    Does that thing work if you tune down 1/2 step?

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 9 lety

      Yes. Tune 6th string E to Eb or D#, 5th A to G# ,4th D to C#, 3rd G to F#, 2nd B to A#, 1st E to D#

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 Před 6 lety +1

    Thunder ?

  • @tonym7051
    @tonym7051 Před 8 lety +8

    Eddy Ate Dynamite Good Bye Eddy

    • @phobos2k2
      @phobos2k2 Před 3 lety

      Eddie actually died. Good bye Eddie... RIP Eddie VanHalen.

  • @TheFraggle57
    @TheFraggle57 Před 7 lety

    How do you set it to tune a bass? Is it on the g or b mode?

  • @AnakaStar
    @AnakaStar Před 8 lety

    Thank you! I am having trouble with getting the tuner to register the 6 E string. the rest were fine. has this happened to you?

    • @nujabes7
      @nujabes7 Před 8 lety

      Make sure it's on mode C for chromatic scale.

    • @nujabes7
      @nujabes7 Před 8 lety

      Or mode G for guitar

    • @AnakaStar
      @AnakaStar Před 8 lety

      +nujabes7 thank you!

    • @nujabes7
      @nujabes7 Před 8 lety

      +AnakaStar no problem. How long have you been playing guitar?

  • @ScreamingBanchie
    @ScreamingBanchie Před 9 lety

    I can't in screw that small nail in the back! Major design flaw. How can I do it?

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 9 lety

      Hard to say without seeing it. Which screw are you talking about?

    • @Oneofthemones1
      @Oneofthemones1 Před 9 lety

      ***** get an electronic screwdriver set in home depot or lowes or on internet i just went out and bought mine

  • @DarthUnivers
    @DarthUnivers Před 2 lety

    i had my tuner on the g thing but idk if its correct.. to anyone who got confused with this idk just put it at c cause the guy has it a c so yeah idk goodluck with llearning the guitar :)

  • @ksurachet
    @ksurachet Před 8 lety +2

    Look like JOYO JT-01.

  • @louiedelacy8498
    @louiedelacy8498 Před 10 lety

    I need help!! i cant open the back screw .-.

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 10 lety

      Do you mean to open the battery compartment? It slides downward

  • @silvanaperezz92
    @silvanaperezz92 Před 9 lety

    Would this work for a ukulele?

  • @askip9304
    @askip9304 Před 3 lety

    I'm new to this, My first string says c, how do I get it to e?

  • @parinvayandevnani5252
    @parinvayandevnani5252 Před 7 lety

    when I try on my ukulele when I fire up my g-string it keeps falling back down

  • @niamh4968
    @niamh4968 Před 9 lety

    Ive got a new guitar but the string's are really thin i tuned it and felt the first string i thought it was gonna snap it felt WAY TOO TIGHT!

    • @jumpingflea1661
      @jumpingflea1661 Před 9 lety

      Find a friend with musical abilities to help you. You are prob above the note you're supposed to be at.

    • @niamh4968
      @niamh4968 Před 9 lety

      No i figured it out i have got musical abilities myself thankyou very much but thanks for the tip

  • @rachna_srivastava17
    @rachna_srivastava17 Před 7 lety +1

    Every Boy Girl Dance Around Elephants for me lol

  • @zachvarbel
    @zachvarbel Před 8 lety

    How do you tune it down to E flat? What setting do you put it on?

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 8 lety

      +zach varbel To tune down from E to E flat, loosen the string until the green light goes on at D #(sharp). E flat and D sharp are the same notes.

    • @zachvarbel
      @zachvarbel Před 8 lety

      +kidsguitar3 so do I put it on the G or C setting?

    • @kidsguitar3
      @kidsguitar3  Před 8 lety

      +zach varbel C setting for chromatic, you'll see the D# show up

    • @zachvarbel
      @zachvarbel Před 8 lety

      +kidsguitar3 Oh ok, I see now! Thanks a million dude!