Open E Vs E on the B String

Ok, so I have yet another question. I am rocking the acoustic guitar (Non electric) with steel strings. I am on the lesson in GF1 that talks about notes on the guitar strings, apparently it is very important that an open E string (1st string, highest pitch) is exactly the same as E when played on the B string... however, When I play the two the E on the open E string sounds higher, but both register as a perfect E on my tuner, am I going crazy?


Thanks!

Originally Posted by: ChristGuardOk, so I have yet another question. I am rocking the acoustic guitar (Non electric) with steel strings. I am on the lesson in GF1 that talks about notes on the guitar strings, apparently it is very important that an open E string (1st string, highest pitch) is exactly the same as E when played on the B string... however, When I play the two the E on the open E string sounds higher, but both register as a perfect E on my tuner, am I going crazy?


Thanks!

Well, I'm not quailified to answer the "Am I going crazy" part of that, so.... :)

The PITCH is the same (making it the same note) but the intonation is different because of the different physics of the strings. So it sounds a bit different to the ear.
To me, the open E string doesn't sound higher, but t sounds "tinnier" and more "metallic". Even though it is the same pitch.

"The PITCH is the same (making it the same note) but the intonation is different because of the different physics of the strings. So it sounds a bit different to the ear.
To me, the open E string doesn't sound higher, but t sounds "tinnier" and more "metallic". "




EXACTLY what I am hearing, so I'm not going crazy! thanks!

Originally Posted by: ChristGuard

EXACTLY what I am hearing, so I'm not going crazy! thanks!

Not so fast....it's also possible that BOTH of us are crazy ;) hehe

My insanity enjoys your insanity's company, good sir!

Originally Posted by: ChristGuardMy insanity enjoys your insanity's company, good sir!

Now, THAT reply is just.....crazy :)