Free guitar practice · No app download

Tune your guitar online. Build confidence, one chord at a time.

New to guitar? Start with Riffly’s free online guitar tuner, follow chord diagrams, and practice your rhythm on your own guitar. All in your browser, at your own pace.

Free account required · Microphone access for tuning · No download

instrument profiles
4
instrument profiles
standard guitar tuning
E–A–D–G–B–E
standard guitar tuning
curated songs
20
curated songs
difficulty tiers
5
difficulty tiers
Close-up of electric guitar strings with cyan studio light

Your first guitar practice routine

Start in tune, work on a few chord changes, then play with a steady beat. You don’t need to tackle everything at once.

1. Get your guitar in tune

Not sure whether a string sounds right? Choose standard guitar tuning, pluck one open string, and follow the sharp-or-flat indicator. Reference tones let you hear the note you are aiming for.

Open the tuner

2. Practice guitar chord changes

See where your fingers go with guitar chord diagrams. Listen to a progression, learn the shapes, and practice moving between them slowly before building speed.

Browse progressions

3. Find your rhythm with Chord Rush

Choose an easier track, listen to its practice arrangement, then try playing along on your own guitar. Explore strumming and fingerstyle as you become more comfortable. These are practice arrangements, not original recordings.

Play Chord Rush

How to tune a guitar in 3 simple steps

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    Sign in and choose your tuning

    Create a free account or sign in, open the tuner, and select Guitar with Standard tuning. Allow microphone access and find a quiet spot. Tuning audio is analyzed on your device.

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    Pluck one open string

    Start with the thickest string and work toward the thinnest: E–A–D–G–B–E. Don’t press a fret. Let the other strings stay quiet and check that the detected note matches your target.

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    Adjust a little, then check again

    Flat means too low; sharp means too high. Turn the peg slowly, pluck again, and aim for the center of the gauge. Stop if the string feels too tight. Recheck all six strings when you finish.

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Beginner guitar questions, answered

How do I tune a guitar online with Riffly?

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Create a free account or sign in, open the tuner, and choose Guitar with Standard tuning. Allow microphone access, then pluck one open string at a time. Match the note to E–A–D–G–B–E and make small adjustments until the indicator is centered.

What is standard guitar tuning?

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Standard guitar tuning is E–A–D–G–B–E, from the thickest (6th) string to the thinnest (1st). Play each string without holding down a fret. The two E strings share a note name but sound two octaves apart.

What do sharp and flat mean when tuning?

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Flat means a note is lower than its target pitch; sharp means it is higher. First check that you are matching the correct string and note. Turn the tuning peg slowly, pluck again, and watch the indicator. Stop if the string feels unusually tight.

Can I use this guitar tuner on my phone?

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Yes. Riffly runs in modern phone, tablet, and desktop browsers that support microphone access. No app download is needed. Sign in, allow microphone access, and play in a quiet room with your guitar close to the microphone. Accuracy depends on your microphone and background noise.

Which guitar chords should I practice first?

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Start with a few common open chords, such as Em, G, C, and D. Use the guitar chord diagrams in the progression trainer, practice each shape slowly, then work on changing between two chords before adding more. In Chord Rush, choose an easier track and listen to its practice arrangement before playing.

Is Riffly free, and do I need an account?

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Riffly’s tuner, chord progression trainer, and Chord Rush are free to use. A free account is required to access the practice tools. You will need microphone permission for tuning and live playing feedback; Listen mode plays a practice arrangement without microphone input.

Your next practice starts with one string

Grab your guitar, create a free account, and let the tuner guide you. No app to install — just a quieter room and a little practice.

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