1. Place the Capo on the 5th Fret:
Before making any adjustments, place the capo securely on the 5th fret of your guitar. This will shift the effective pitch of your strings when you pluck them.
2. Tune the 1st String (High E):
Start by tuning your 1st string (high E) to the desired reference pitch. This could be the 5th fret of the 6th string (low E) if you're using standard tuning.
3. Tune the 2nd String (B):
Adjust the 2nd string (B) until it matches the pitch of the 4th string (D) when you pluck it at the 5th fret (remembering that the capo raises the pitch).
4. Tune the 3rd String (G):
Tune the 3rd string (G) so that it matches the pitch of the open 5th string (A).
5. Tune the 4th String (D):
Adjust the 4th string (D) until it matches the pitch of the open 2nd string (B).
6. Tune the 5th String (A):
With the capo still on the 5th fret, tune the 5th string (A) so that it matches the 3rd string (G) when you pluck it at the 5th fret.
7. Tune the 6th String (Low E):
Finally, tune the 6th string (low E) to the pitch of the 1st string (high E) played at the 5th fret.
Remember that these adjustments raise the overall pitch of your guitar strings to compensate for the capo being placed on the 5th fret. Always double-check the tuning by playing chords and melodies to ensure they sound in tune. If necessary, make minor adjustments until you achieve the desired sound.