Tunings
Double Bass Tunings
3 double bass tunings including Orchestral (E A D G), Solo tuning (F♯ B E A), Fifths (C G D A): notes, string frequencies, fretboard maps and reference tones…
Orchestral (E A D G) popular
E1 A1 D2 G2
Tuned in fourths (unlike the rest of the string family). Sounds an octave lower than written.
Solo tuning (F♯ B E A)
F#1 B1 E2 A2
Every string raised a whole step with thinner solo strings, for a brilliant concerto sound.
Fifths (C G D A)
C1 G1 D2 A2
Tuned like a cello an octave lower; favoured by some jazz and orchestral players.
Strings listed from lowest to highest.