![]() Most of what I said about alternate standard tunings can be said of drop tunings as well. However, it`s called Drop D due to the deepest string being “dropped” from an E to a D. Thus, Drop D resembles E standard as the 3 highest strings are called A-D-G. In a drop tuning, the two deepest strings are now tuned a perfect fifth apart instead. This is different from standard tunings, where every string is tuned a perfect fourth apart. ![]() As a result, the strings in Drop D are named D-A-D-G. ![]() We also name drop tunings according to the pitch of the deepest string. This is most commonly happens when bands elect to play in a drop tuning.ĭrop tunings resemble standard tunings, but tune down the deepest string an additional whole step. Lastly, some alternate tunings break with the perfect fourth pattern of standard bass tunings. Deeper tunings might however require you to change strings and get the bass set up to fit the new tuning. Tuning down your bass – Basses can simply be tuned down by turning the tuning pegs on it, and matching their pitch to a different tuning than E standard. In most genres, alternate tunings are not very common, but it is helpful to be aware that basses are not always tuned E-A-D-G. For example, when playing in D standard, I might remember the phrase David Goes Clubbing Frequently.Īlternate tunings are most common in metal and hard rock, though they have seen some use in everything from pop to jazz. This works because every string is always tuned at a perfect fourth interval from one another in all standard tunings.Īnother way was to think of a new phrase for the tuning. One method was to simply remember E-A-D-G and transpose each letter down the correct amount of steps in my head. One instance is when finding tabs or notes for a song, and noticing that it is originally played in an alternate tuning.Īnother is when playing with other people, as their original music or cover songs might be played in a different tuning than E standard.Īs for remembering the name of the strings, there are two main methods I found helpful. For example, in D standard bass tuning, the strings are called D-G-C-F.įirst off, it`s important to identify when basses might be tuned this way. As this changes the pitch of the strings, it also changes what names we use for them. However, sometimes basses are tuned in other standard tunings than E. This is the most common tuning for basses, and unless other information is provided it`s safe to assume a bass is tuned this way. At that point, the line will have served its purpose, and you will intuitively be able to remember the name of each bass string.Īll of the above information is applicable to basses in E standard tuning. In order to do that, here are some phrases that are specific to the 5-string bass.Īfter using this trick for a while, you will start to remember the name of the strings by heart. If you play a 5-string, you also need to remember that the lowest string is a B. Feel free to use whichever you find the easiest to remember. Thus, if you remember the phrase, you also remember the name of the strings. For example, Elephants Are Definitely Grand E-A-D-G. In these phrases, the first word of each letter corresponds to the name of a bass string. When starting out, it can be helpful to memorize a phrase in order to remember the name of each bass string. How to remember the name of the bass strings Thus, I personally refer to them by their name, or as “the deepest or thinnest” to avoid any confusion. When I first started out, this lead to me having to “flip” how I thought about the strings when numbering them. In other words, we are listing them 4th-3rd-2nd-1st. This can lead to some confusion, as the names of the strings are commonly listed from deepest to highest. Thus, on a 4-string bass, the G is called the first string, and the E is called the 4th string. It`s also helpful to know that the thinnest string on basses and guitars is called the first string. This is why A1 is higher in pitch than E1. String Name: Open String Pitch: Frequency: E-String E1 41.2Hz A-String A1 55.0Hz D-String D2 73.4Hz G-String G2 98.0Hz Note that we use C as an anchor point when talking about pitches. This is why the name of the strings on a bass descends in alphabetical order but rises in pitch. However, these can all be played at either a deep or a high pitch. Thus, on a 4-string bass, E is the name of the thickest string, whereas G is the thinnest.įurthermore, there are just 12 musical notes. ![]() When talking about tunings and the name of bass strings, it`s common to list them from deepest to highest. The name of the string simply refers to what pitch it makes when the open string rings out. ![]()
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