Bass tuning
6-string standard (B-E-A-D-G-C)
The standard six-string bass extends the instrument at both ends: B-E-A-D-G-C. It adds a low B below the E and a high C above the G, all in perfect fourths.
馃幐 Open the tuner in this tuningThe tuner opens already preconfigured; you only need to allow microphone access.
Strings and frequencies
| String | Note | Hz |
|---|---|---|
| String 1 | C3 | 130.81 Hz |
| String 2 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| String 3 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 4 | A1 | 55.00 Hz |
| String 5 | E1 | 41.20 Hz |
| String 6 | B0 | 30.87 Hz |
How it sounds
It is the tuning for bassists after maximum range without changing instruments: chords, high-register soloing and deep lows, all on one neck. Very common in fusion and modern jazz.
Styles and genres
Recommended string gauges
You need a full six-string set (around 0.030-0.130) balancing the high C and low B. The thin C is delicate: too much tension and it breaks, too little and it sounds dull.
Tuning tip
Use the high C string for chords and melodies in a register that on a four-string would force you far up the neck: that is where the six-string really shines.
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