Bass Tunings

The standard tuning for 4-string bass guitar. The most common tuning used in rock, pop, funk, jazz, and virtually every other genre.

The low E string is dropped one whole step to D. Popular in rock and metal for power chord riffs and a heavier low end.

All strings tuned down one half step. Used by many rock and blues artists for a slightly darker, heavier tone and easier string bending.

All strings tuned down one whole step. Common in hard rock and metal for a deeper, heavier sound while maintaining standard fingering patterns.

A combination of full step down tuning with a dropped lowest string. Extremely popular in metalcore and modern metal for its heavy, aggressive tone.

One of the lowest common drop tunings for 4-string bass. Used in extreme metal and djent for maximum heaviness.

Same notes as Drop D tuning. The low D provides easy access to D-based riffs while keeping the upper strings in standard intervals.

Standard tuning for 5-string bass, adding a low B string below the standard 4-string tuning. Extends the range for deeper bass lines without alternate tunings.

The low B string is dropped to A, providing extremely low range. Used in modern metal and progressive music.

An extremely low tuning for 5-string bass. Used in experimental and extreme metal for earth-shaking low end.

Standard tuning for 6-string bass, adding a low B and high C string to the standard 4-string tuning. Maximum range for solo bass and complex arrangements.

The low B string is dropped to A on a 6-string bass. Combines extended low range with the high C string for maximum versatility.