Bass Tunings
21 Bass tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Bass tuning
Standard — E1 A1 D2 G2
Standard Chords →All Bass tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Bass tuning?
Standard Bass tuning is E1 A1 D2 G2, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard) that almost all Bass chord charts assume.
How many Bass tunings are there?
This page lists 21 Bass tunings — standard, drop, open and alternate. Each shows its notes and links to full chord charts.
How do I read a tuning written as E1 A1 D2 G2?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. E1 A1 D2 G2 means the lowest string sounds E1 and the highest string sounds G2.
How do I play chords in an alternate Bass tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Bass tuning.
