Online 5-string bass tuner
In standard tuning, the open strings of 5-string bass, from string 5 to string 1, are B0 E1 A1 D2 G2, with concert A (A4) at 440 Hz. The lowest note is B0, at 30.87 Hz, and the highest is G2, at 98.00 Hz.
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— Hz — cents
Tap “Turn on tuner” and allow the microphone.
5-string bass tunings
Standard and lower tunings
Other tunings
Standard tuning
Standard 5-string bass tuning: low B, E, A, D, G.
Notes: B0 E1 A1 D2 G2.
Notes and frequencies of each string
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | B0 | 30.87 Hz |
| 4 | E1 | 41.20 Hz |
| 3 | A1 | 55.00 Hz |
| 2 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| 1 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
How to use it
Tap “Turn on tuner”, allow the microphone and play one open string at a time. The tuner recognises the string and shows whether to tighten it (it is flat) or loosen it (it is sharp). Tap a string name to lock onto it and hear the reference note.
Frequently asked questions
What are the open-string notes of 5-string bass in standard tuning?
From string 5 to string 1: B0 E1 A1 D2 G2.
What is the frequency of the lowest note in this tuning?
It is B0, at 30.87 Hz (with concert A at 440 Hz). The highest is G2, at 98.00 Hz.
Does the tuner work offline?
Yes. After the first visit (or once installed as an app), the pages open without a connection and pitch detection happens on your device.
What are cents?
A cent is one hundredth of a semitone. Up to 5 cents off is barely audible; the needle turns green in that range.
Can I change the reference A?
Yes: the − and + buttons set A4 anywhere from 430 to 450 Hz, to play along with a piano or a recording tuned differently. Your choice is saved.
Does the microphone record what I play?
No. The sound is analysed on the fly, inside the browser, and is never recorded or sent anywhere.