Bass 5-String Standard (B E A D G)
Standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E for guitar) is the foundation of Western guitar playing. It offers an optimal balance between chord playability, scale patterns, and range. The intervals between strings allow for consistent fingering patterns across the fretboard, which is why virtually all instructional materials, chord charts, and tablature assume standard tuning. Master this tuning first, and all other tunings will make more sense.
Tuner
Bass 5-String Standard (B E A D G) • 5 strings • 440 Hz
Detected
Target
30.9 Hz
Select String
Click to select • Tap play to hear reference toneReady to tune?
Click "Start Listening" and play any string. The tuner will automatically detect which string you're playing and show you how to adjust it.
Note Layout
Notation
B0 E1 A1 D2 G2
How to Tune
Click "Start Listening"
Allow microphone access when prompted.
Play Each String
Auto-detect will find the string, or click to select manually.
Adjust Until Green
Center the needle and watch for the green "In Tune" indicator.
Tips for Standard tunings
This is the default tuning most songs are written in
All chord diagrams and tabs assume this tuning unless noted
Perfect for beginners to build fundamental skills
The tuning creates familiar intervals: 4th-4th-4th-major 3rd-4th