How to Use These Mnemonics
Select Your Instrument First, identify which instrument you are tuning. Whether it’s a guitar, violin, bass guitar, cello, or ukulele, we’ve got a mnemonic for you.
Recite the Mnemonic Read the mnemonic out loud or in your mind. Focus on the initial letter of each word, which corresponds to a note on your instrument.
Tune Your Instrument As you tune each string, repeat the mnemonic. This repetition will reinforce the association between the note and the word, making it easier to recall in the future.
Practice Regularly Like any other skill, the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. Over time, you’ll find that you can recall the tuning order effortlessly.
Mix and Match We’ve provided multiple mnemonics for each instrument. Feel free to choose the one that resonates most with you, or even better, create your own personalized version!
Guitar (E A D G B e)
- Every Angry Dog Growls, Barks, eventually.
- Elephants And Donkeys Got Big ears.
- Each Apple Drops Gently Below earth.
Violin (G D A E)
- Grumpy Ducks Always Eat.
- Good Dinosaurs Are Extinct.
- Green Dragons Adore Eggs.
Bass Guitar (E A D G)
- Every Ant Dances Gracefully.
- Elephants Are Definitely Gigantic.
- Each Afternoon Dolphins Glide.
Cello (C G D A)
- Cats Growl, Dogs Argue.
- Chocolate Gives Delicious Aftertaste.
- Cold Gravy Drips Away.
Ukulele (G C E A)
- Geckos Can’t Eat Apples.
- Good Cooks Eat Alot.
- Green Carrots End Abruptly.