Flat: in the context of tuning a guitar, this describes a note that lower than it should be.

Fretboard: a thin overlay of wood that lies on top of the neck

Frets: thin strips of silver-colored metal that are inlaid on the fretboard

Neck: the long skinny part of the guitar that points away from you as the guitar sits horizontally on her lap.

Sharp: in the context of tuning a guitar, this describes a note that higher than it should be.

Tuning pegs: these are six small, metal mechanisms located on the head of the guitar (which is located at the end of the long, skinny neck). They're responsible for changing the tension of the strings.

2torial #0853: Learn2 Tune a Guitar (Continued) Understand the fretboard   You probably have one of three types of guitars: a standard steel-stringed folk guitar, a nylon-stringed classical guitar, or some variety of electric guitar.   All of these types have six strings, and the strings arranged in size from thickest to thinnest, with the thickest on the top. Confused? If you hold the guitar on your lap horizontally, the thickest string should be closest to the ceiling. The strings are often numbered one to six, with six referring to the thickest string.   Frets are the thin strips of metal that are inlaid on the wood of the fretboard, and the number you have will vary a bit, depending on your guitar. Folk guitars have clearance (you can play notes) to 14 frets, classical guitars to 12, and electrics have up to 24 frets. Frets are numbered one to 12 (or 14, etc.) starting from the head-end of the guitar neck.   Tuning pegs: these are six small, metal mechanisms located on the head of the guitar (which is located at the end of the long, skinny neck). They're responsible for changing the tension of the strings.   Step 2