Reference pitch
A4 440 Hz
-50+50
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Start the microphone and play one clear open string.
Play a note
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Choose an instrument and tuning, then start the microphone.
Microphone audio is analyzed locally in this browser.

What Is an Online 7-String Guitar Tuner?

Standard 7-string guitar tuning adds a low B1 below the familiar E-A-D-G-B-E six-string layout. Drop A lowers that seventh string from B1 to A1 while the remaining strings stay standard.

The target setup on this page is B1 - E2 - A2 - D3 - G3 - B3 - E4.

Live microphone detection

Pitch analysis runs continuously in the browser and displays the nearest target, frequency, and cents difference.

Visual pitch direction

The tuner shows whether the current note needs to move up, move down, or is within the in-tune range.

Reference notes

Select a visible target to hear a clean reference pitch when you want to compare the instrument by ear.

Private browser processing

Microphone samples are analyzed locally and are not uploaded as an audio recording.

How to Use the 7-String Guitar Tuner

Tune in a quiet room and play only one clear note or open string at a time.

  1. 1

    Choose the tuning

    Start with B1 - E2 - A2 - D3 - G3 - B3 - E4. Available alternatives include Standard BEADGBE and Drop A AEADGBE.

  2. 2

    Start the microphone

    Allow microphone access, keep the instrument close enough for a clean signal, and avoid other sustained sounds.

  3. 3

    Play one target

    Play one open string and let it sustain while the tuner selects or follows its target.

  4. 4

    Adjust and recheck

    Move gradually toward the center, then repeat every target because changing one string can slightly affect the others.

When to Use the 7-String Guitar Tuner

Use the dedicated preset when the target notes and physical string order matter more than a general chromatic reading.

Extended-range standard tuning

Tune the low B first, then continue through the same six open-string targets used by a standard guitar.

Drop A

Lower only the seventh string to A1 for one-finger low power chords while keeping the upper six strings standard.

Low-note detection

Mute the other strings and let the low B or A settle so the detector does not lock onto an overtone.

Manual string selection

Lock the tuner to the low target when automatic mode moves to a neighboring octave or pitch class.

7-String Guitar Tuner vs. Chromatic Tuner

Both use the same pitch detector, but they organize targets differently.

7-String Guitar Tuner presetChromatic mode
TargetsB1 - E2 - A2 - D3 - G3 - B3 - E4All twelve semitones
Visual layoutInstrument-specific pegs and stringsDetected note and cents
Best for7-String Guitar TunerCustom tunings and other pitched instruments
Tuning choiceStandard BEADGBE and Drop A AEADGBENo instrument tuning required

A dedicated preset is easier when you want the correct string order. Chromatic mode is more flexible when you already know the target note.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this 7-string guitar tuner free?

Yes. It runs in a supported browser without requiring an account or installing a tuning app.

The default targets are B1 - E2 - A2 - D3 - G3 - B3 - E4.

Yes. Allow microphone permission, keep the device near the instrument, and play in a quiet place for a more stable reading.

One semitone contains 100 cents. A negative reading is flat, a positive reading is sharp, and a value close to zero is in tune.

Other strings, room noise, overtones, and a hard attack can compete with the fundamental. Mute unused strings and read the note after it settles.

No. Live microphone analysis stays in the browser and the tuner does not create or upload an audio recording.