Bass tuning
Half-step down (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb)
It is standard bass tuning lowered by a semitone: Eb-Ab-Db-Gb. All the standard fingerings are preserved, they just sound half a step lower.
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 | F#2 | 92.50 Hz |
| String 2 | C#2 | 69.30 Hz |
| String 3 | G#1 | 51.91 Hz |
| String 4 | D#1 | 38.89 Hz |
How it sounds
It gives a slightly thicker, more relaxed sound, and it is essential for playing with guitars or keyboards tuned half a step down, which is very common in rock and metal.
Styles and genres
Rock Metal Hard rock Blues
Recommended string gauges
Tension drops only a little, so a standard 0.045-0.105 set still works well. For more firmness, move up to 0.050-0.110.
Tuning tip
It is the simplest way to fit a band playing in Eb without transposing anything: keep your usual positions and everything lines up.