Five-String Bass Tuning
Strings run B0 E1 A1 D2 G2, in playing order. Tune by microphone below, or read the exact frequencies and what changes from standard bass tuning.
| # | Note | Frequency (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | B0 | 30.87 |
| 4 | E1 | 41.20 |
| 3 | A1 | 55.00 |
| 2 | D2 | 73.42 |
| 1 | G2 | 98.00 |
Pitch is detected live in your browser and never recorded, stored or uploaded. Frequencies use A4 = 440 Hz.
Getting to Five-String (B Standard) from standard
What each string does relative to standard Bass tuning. Work down the list in order — retuning one string changes the neck tension slightly, so go back and re-check the first string once you've finished.
| String | Standard | This tuning | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | B0 | added string |
| 4 | E1 | E1 | unchanged |
| 3 | A1 | A1 | unchanged |
| 2 | D2 | D2 | unchanged |
| 1 | G2 | G2 | unchanged |
Why players use Five-String (B Standard)
A low B string added below standard, extending downward range by five semitones without detuning anything. The alternative to drop tunings for players who need the low notes but want standard fingerings intact.
The interval structure of Five-String (B Standard)
Adding a low B below the standard four extends downward range by five semitones while leaving every existing string exactly where it was — the fundamental difference from a drop tuning, which buys low notes by moving something. All five strings remain in perfect fourths, so positional fingerings extend onto the new string without exception. The B sits near 31 Hz, below what most monitoring reproduces, so its practical use is often the notes higher up the B string rather than the open string itself, which conveniently puts otherwise awkward passages under the hand.
Worth knowing: B0 is about 31 Hz — below the fundamental range of most monitors, so what you hear live is often the harmonics rather than the note itself.
Five-String (B Standard) tuning FAQ
What are the notes in Five-String (B Standard) tuning for Bass?
Five-String (B Standard) runs B0, E1, A1, D2, G2, in playing order. The lowest-pitched string is B0 (30.87 Hz) and the highest is G2 (98.00 Hz), measured against A4 = 440 Hz. Those are the exact target frequencies the tuner on this page listens for.
How do I get to Five-String (B Standard) tuning from standard?
Nothing on the standard Bass strings changes — this tuning simply adds B0 as a new string.
What is Five-String (B Standard) tuning used for?
A low B string added below standard, extending downward range by five semitones without detuning anything. The alternative to drop tunings for players who need the low notes but want standard fingerings intact.
What frequency is the B0 string?
B0 is 30.87 Hz at concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz). That's the fundamental — the string also produces harmonics above it, which is why a tuner reading the wrong octave usually means it locked onto a harmonic rather than the fundamental. This is the lowest string in this bass tuning.
How is Five-String (B Standard) tuning structured?
Adding a low B below the standard four extends downward range by five semitones while leaving every existing string exactly where it was — the fundamental difference from a drop tuning, which buys low notes by moving something. All five strings remain in perfect fourths, so positional fingerings extend onto the new string without exception. The B sits near 31 Hz, below what most monitoring reproduces, so its practical use is often the notes higher up the B string rather than the open string itself, which conveniently puts otherwise awkward passages under the hand.
Do I need different strings for Five-String (B Standard)?
B0 is about 31 Hz — below the fundamental range of most monitors, so what you hear live is often the harmonics rather than the note itself.
Tune it by ear, with a meter.
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