Tunings

Bass Guitar Tunings

5 bass guitar tunings including Standard 4-string (E A D G), 5-string (B E A D G), 6-string (B E A D G C), Drop D (D A D G): notes, string frequencies…

Standard 4-string (E A D G) popular

E1 A1 D2 G2

Same as the four lowest guitar strings, an octave lower — and the same as the double bass.

5-string (B E A D G) popular

B0 E1 A1 D2 G2

Adds a low B for extended range in modern pop, gospel and metal.

6-string (B E A D G C)

B0 E1 A1 D2 G2 C3

Low B and high C extend the bass both ways — a chordal, soloistic instrument.

Drop D (D A D G)

D1 A1 D2 G2

Lower the E string to D for a deeper root in D and one-finger fifths.

Tenor / fifths (A D G C)

A1 D2 G2 C3

Shifts the instrument up a fourth for melodic playing.

Strings listed from lowest to highest.