What are the notes of double bass strings?

In orchestral tuning the double bass is tuned E A D G, in fourths, from lowest to highest.

Double Bass tuner online

Tune your double bass or upright bass online. The tuner is optimised for very low notes.

The double bass is tuned in fourths: E A D G, the same as a bass guitar.

Also called · EADG

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String chart

String 1 is the thinnest. Frequencies are exact at A4 = 440 Hz; change the reference on the A4 knob.

StrNoteFrequency

1GG2 · Sol98.00 Hz

2DD2 · Re73.42 Hz

3AA1 · La55.00 Hz

4EE1 · Mi41.20 Hz

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Tuning your double bass

Automatically with the microphone, or by ear: tap any note on the headstock to hear a real recorded reference.

1
Allow microphone access and keep your device close to the instrument.
2
Pluck or bow a long, steady note. Low notes take a moment to read.
3
Harmonics (half-way up the string) sound an octave higher and are often easier for microphones to pick up.

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Double Bass tunings

2 tunings, all free. Notes listed from the lowest string.

Standard

◆ OrchestralE A D G

Alternate

Solo TuningF♯ B E A

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Questions & troubleshooting

What are the notes of double bass strings?: In orchestral tuning the double bass is tuned E A D G, in fourths, from lowest to highest.

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The T-1 range

One tuner, set up for every instrument.