{"id":1772792,"date":"2022-03-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1772792"},"modified":"2022-03-07T14:52:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T14:52:29","slug":"bass-guitar-tuning-guide-how-to-tune-bass-guitars","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/bass-guitar-tuning-guide-how-to-tune-bass-guitars\/","title":{"rendered":"Bass Guitar Tuning Guide \u2013 How to Tune Bass Guitars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"#How-to-Tune-a-Bass\">How to Tune a Bass<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Frequently-Asked-Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Shop-Tuners-for-Bass-Guitar\">Shop Tuners for Bass Guitar<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Learn-More-About-Tuning-Bass-Guitar\">Learn More About Tuning Bass Guitar<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Tune-a-Bass\">How to Tune a Bass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Check-the-Strings-Pitch\">1. Check the String\u2019s Pitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use a clip-on, handheld, or pedal to check each string\u2019s pitch.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The standard tuning for electric bass guitar from low to high is E, A, D, G<ul><li>5-string basses have an extra low string tuned to B<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>6-string basses have an extra low string tuned to B plus an extra high string tuned to C<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important! \u2013 Use a tuner app or invest in a quality guitar tuner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening and staying in tune are two critical elements of making music. If your bass guitar is out of tune, it will sound like each other instrument is out of tune, too. That\u2019s challenging to sing with and even more difficult to listen to. Use a free tuner app or get started with a clip-on tuner to keep your bass guitar in tune and keep making music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Tighten-if-Flat-Loosen-if-Sharp\">2. Tighten if Flat, Loosen if Sharp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the string is flat, tighten the tuning peg to raise the pitch.<\/li><li>If the string is sharp, loosen the tuning peg to lower the pitch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important! \u2013 Tuning peg position and string tension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always tighten a string after loosening it to maintain its tension and tuning peg position. So, if you\u2019re sharp, lower the pitch slightly below pitch, then tune up until at pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Tune-Each-String-and-Adjust\">3. Tune Each String and Adjust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tune each string, repeating until all strings maintain their intended pitch.<\/li><li>Other strings may change and adjust as you continue tuning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important! \u2013 Tuning with 5<sup>th<\/sup>-fret and 7<sup>th<\/sup>-fret Harmonics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a standard tuned bass guitar (E, A, D, G), the 7<sup>th<\/sup> fret harmonic\u2019s pitch of a string sounds identical to its lower neighbor\u2019s 5<sup>th<\/sup> fret harmonic, and visa-versa. For example, the low E string\u2019s 5<sup>th<\/sup> fret harmonic and the A string\u2019s 7<sup>th<\/sup> fret harmonic produce the same pitch. When in tune these harmonics will sound in unison and not waver, while out-of-tune will sound wobbly and not identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important! \u2013 Higher Frets \u201cOut-of-Tune\u201d and Adjusting Intonation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your open strings are tuned, but certain notes sound out of tune, your bass guitar may need intonation. That means the length of each string needs to be changed by adjusting the bridge adjusters. Doing so will either shorten or lengthen the string and adjust the sound pitch at each respective fret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the strings on your bass? Check out this informative article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-change-strings-on-a-bass\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/02\/How-to-Change-Bass-Strings.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">How to Restring a Bass Guitar<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"How-often-should-you-tune\">How often should you tune?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As often as necessary is the best answer. A bass guitar (like all stringed instruments) should be tuned every time it\u2019s played. Whether practice or performing, musical instruments require tuning to produce their notes at the correct sounding pitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Can-you-tune-bass-guitar-by-ear\">Can you tune bass guitar by ear?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bass guitar can be tuned by ear, but we recommend using a tuning tool. Whether recording or playing in an ensemble, music requires in-tune instruments, or all the differences in tuning create a noticeably disharmonic or \u201cout-of-tune\u201d result. Free app tuners, affordable clip-on tuners, and quality professional tuners are available at all price levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"What-is-the-difference-between-Sharp-and-Flats\">What is the difference between Sharp and Flats?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sharps<\/strong> and <strong>Flats <\/strong>aremusic notation markings used to communicate which note(s) an instrument plays (e.g., B\u266d, C\u266f). They are also used while tuning to describe whether a string is too high or too low. Sharps (\u266f) mean the note is higher in relation, and flats (\u266d) mean the note is lower in relation. In practice, that means if a string is too low in pitch, it is flat and needs to be raised to its intended pitch. If a string is too high in pitch, is it sharp and needs to be lowered to the intended pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Can-you-tune-bass-with-a-guitar-tuner\">Can you tune bass with a guitar tuner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most guitar tuners will work with a bass guitar. Some tuners, especially clip-on tuners, may perform better based on where and how well they\u2019re connected to the headstock. Strings vibrate and resonate from the headstock to the tuner, and some tuners will perform more consistently with the bass guitar\u2019s low frequencies. Using your phone\u2019s microphone and a tuner app may not be as accurate or consistent as a clip-on, handheld, or pedal tuner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Is-bass-guitar-tuned-the-same-as-electric-and-acoustic-guitar\">Is bass guitar tuned the same as electric and acoustic guitar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All guitars are tuned in a similar method, but tuner orientation and choice of tuning may vary. While tuned at A440 standard tuning, the 4-string bass guitar (E, A, D, G) sounds one octave below the relative strings on a 6-string electric or acoustic guitar. Electric and acoustic guitars have two additional high strings, tuned E, A, D, G, B, E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"What-is-standard-tuning-for-4-5-and-6-string-bass-guitars\">What is standard tuning for 4-, 5-, and 6-string bass guitars?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>5-string and 6-string bass guitars are like 4-string bass guitars but with extra strings. While a 4-string bass has 4 strings tuned E, A, D, G (low to high), a 5-string bass has an additional low string and is tuned B, E, A, D, G. 6-string basses have both an additional low string <strong>and<\/strong> high string, tuned B, E, A, D, G, C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>4-string bass standard tuning: E, A, D, G<\/li><li>5-string bass standard tuning: B, E, A, D, G<\/li><li>6-string bass standard tuning: B, E, A, D, G, C<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3\" id=\"bass-guitar-tuning-images\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" alt=\"4 String Bass Guitar Tuning\" data-id=\"1772802\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?attachment_id=1772802\" class=\"wp-image-1772802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/4-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">4 String Bass Guitar Tuning<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" alt=\"5 String Bass Guitar Tuning\" data-id=\"1772803\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?attachment_id=1772803\" class=\"wp-image-1772803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/5-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">5 String Bass Guitar Tuning<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" alt=\"6 String Bass Guitar Tuning\" data-id=\"1772804\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?attachment_id=1772804\" class=\"wp-image-1772804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/6-String-Bass-Guitar-Tuning-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">6 String Bass Guitar Tuning<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Shop-Tuners-for-Bass-Guitar\">Shop Tuners for Bass Guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve got an assortment of guitar tuners or have already found your favorite one, it always pays to have one around (they\u2019re so useful!). If you\u2019re looking for your first tuner, an upgrade, or another tuning tool for your instrument collection, Sweetwater has the tuning solution right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Clip-on-Tuners\">Clip-on Tuners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clip-on tuners are the common-sense solution for guitarists and one of the most convenient tools for tuning your bass guitar. Attach one to your bass guitar\u2019s headstock, and it\u2019ll display the notes while you play. This is the guitarist\u2019s go-to tuning solution and you might consider clipping one onto each guitar so you never forget and always have a tuner at the ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/AWOTB--korg-aw-otb-clip-on-bass-tuner\">Korg&nbsp;AW-OTB Clip-on Bass Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SledgeHamPro--korg-sledgehammer-pro-clip-on-tuner\">Korg&nbsp;Sledgehammer Pro Clip-on Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/UniTuneClipN--tc-electronic-unitune-clip-clip-on-chromatic-tuner-noir-sweetwater-exclusive\">TC Electronic&nbsp;UniTune Clip Clip-on Chromatic Tuner &#8211; Noir Sweetwater Exclusive<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/StroboClipHD--peterson-stroboclip-hd-clip-on-strobetuner-high-definition\">Peterson&nbsp;StroboClip HD High Definition Clip-on Strobe Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SnarkRC--snark-snark-rechargeable-clip-on-tuner\">Snark&nbsp;Rechargeable Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SnarkClip1X--snark-sn-1x-guitar-and-bass-tuner-with-metronome\">Snark&nbsp;SN-1X Guitar and Bass Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SnarkMini--snark-son-of-snark-mini-guitar-and-bass-tuner\">Snark&nbsp;Son of Snark Mini Guitar and Bass Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Tuner-Pedals\">Tuner Pedals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guitar tuner pedals are a great choice when you\u2019re using a pedalboard so that the tuner is connected and powered on along with all the other pedals. Besides, if you\u2019ve got a tuner on your pedalboard, you don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to use a clip-on tuner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/PitchBlackCust--korg-pitchblack-custom-pedal-tuner\">Korg&nbsp;Pitchblack Custom Pedal Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/TU3--boss-tu-3-chromatic-tuner-pedal-with-bypass\">Boss&nbsp;TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal with Bypass<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/StroboStompHD--peterson-strobostomp-hd-pedal-tuner\">Peterson&nbsp;StroboStomp HD Pedal Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/VPJRTunerBlk--ernie-ball-vpjr-tuner-volume-pedal-black\">Ernie Ball&nbsp;VPJR Tuner \/ Volume Pedal &#8211; Black<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/PolyTune3mBK--tc-electronic-polytune-3-noir-mini-polyphonic-tuning-pedal\">TC Electronic&nbsp;PolyTune 3 Noir Mini Polyphonic Tuning Pedal<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/BigMini--ibanez-bigmini-tuner-pedal\">Ibanez&nbsp;BigMini Tuner Pedal<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/PW-CT-20--daddario-planet-waves-chromatic-tuner-pedal\">D&#8217;Addario&nbsp;CT-20 Chromatic Tuner Pedal<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/VXT1--vox-vxt1-strobe-pedal-tuner\">Vox&nbsp;VXT1 Strobe Pedal Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/TU300--behringer-chromatic-tuner-tu300\">Behringer&nbsp;TU300 Chromatic Tuner Pedal<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Handheld-Tuners\">Handheld Tuners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Handheld tuners come with a variety of features not found in the clip-on and guitar pedal formats. Specifically, they often feature a \u00bc&#8221; instrument cable input to connect your bass, a built-in metronome, and even a speaker to hear a tuning pitch like A440.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/GA50--korg-ga50-guitar-and-bass-tuner\">Korg&nbsp;GA50 Guitar and Bass Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/TU30--boss-tu-30-metronome-and-tuner\">Boss&nbsp;TU-30 Metronome and Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/StroboPHDC--peterson-stroboplus-hdc-chromatic-handheld-strobe-tuner\">Peterson&nbsp;StroboPlus HDC &#8211; Chromatic Handheld Strobe Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Rackmount-Tuners\">Rackmount Tuners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger format rackmount tuners are also available to suit applicable situations. The large display makes both needle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/what-is-a-strobe-tuner\/\">strobe<\/a> configurations clear to see, even when positioned from more than a few feet away. Consider a large display, high-quality tuner for live, studio, and recording environments where tuning matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/PitchBlkRack--korg-pitchblack-pro-rackmount-tuner\">Korg&nbsp;Pitchblack Pro Rackmount Tuner<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/search.php?s=bass+guitar+tuner\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/03\/Bass-Guitar-Tuners-Related-Content.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Shop Bass Guitar Tuners<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Learn-More-About-Tuning-Bass-Guitar\">Learn More About Tuning Bass Guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve shown you\u2019re a lot about tuning a bass guitar, but there\u2019s even <strong>more<\/strong> knowledge available! 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