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This Bass Tuner is the perfect tool for tuning your 5 string bass guitar. The open strings of the bass guitar are played 6 times each to allow you time to tu...
This complete beginner's guide to tuning 5 string bass guitars. Learn how to tune it without a pitch tuner, standard tuning and much more.
There are two main methods for tuning a 5-string bass: by ear and using an electronic tuner. In this guide, I will explore both methods and provide step-by-step instructions on how to tune a 5-string bass to the standard tuning (B, E, A, D, G).
The tuning of a 5-string bass usually follows this pattern: B-E-A-D-G. The B string is the lowest and thickest, while the rest of the strings maintain the same tuning as a standard 4-string bass. Some bassists might experiment with alternative tunings, but B-E-A-D-G is the most common.
Tune your 4 or 5 strings bass guitar.
1. Check the String’s Pitch. Use a clip-on, handheld, or pedal to check each string’s pitch. The standard tuning for electric bass guitar from low to high is E, A, D, G. 5-string basses have an extra low string tuned to B. 6-string basses have an extra low string tuned to B plus an extra high string tuned to C. Important!
1. Drop A. Starting with one of the simplest alternative tunings we have Drop A, meaning the lowest gauge string is lowered a full step from B to A. So the full sequence of strings becomes A-E-A-D-G.