4-String Bass Standard Tuner (E A D G)
Standard 4-string bass tuning (EADG) matching the lowest four guitar strings an octave lower.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
4-String Bass Standard String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in 4-String Bass Standard at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | E | E1 | 41.20 Hz | |
| #3 | A | A1 | 55.00 Hz | |
| #2 | D | D2 | 73.42 Hz | |
| #1 | G | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
How to Tune to 4-String Bass Standard
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into 4-String Bass Standard.
Tune 4th string to E1 (41.20 Hz).
Tune 3rd string to A1 (55.00 Hz).
Tune 2nd string to D2 (73.42 Hz).
Tune 1st string to G2 (98.00 Hz).
More Bass Tunings
The 4th string is dropped to D1 (36.71 Hz) to match Drop D guitars.
5-string electric bass featuring an ultra-deep low B0 string (30.87 Hz).
All strings tuned down one semitone (Eb1 Ab1 Db2 Gb2) to accompany Eb guitars with heavy low-end tone.
4-String Bass Standard Frequently Asked Questions
What is the frequency of low E on a bass?▼
Low E1 on a standard 4-string bass vibrates at 41.20 Hz.