All tunings / Bass drop D
Bass drop D: D A D G
For a bass, 4 strings, from the lowest to the highest.
Tune to Bass drop DThe strings
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | D1 | 36.71 Hz |
| 3rd | A1 | 55.00 Hz |
| 2nd | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| 1st | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
Frequencies are at concert pitch, A4 = 440 Hz. Strings are numbered from the highest, so the lowest string of a bass is the 4th.
Between the strings
- D1 to A1: perfect 5th
- A1 to D2: perfect 4th
- D2 to G2: perfect 4th
Compared with bass standard tuning
- 4th string down 2 semitones, E1 to D1.
See Bass standard tuning.
Other bass tunings
In the tuner this is listed as BASS DROP D: D A D G. Open TUNEZOID in Bass drop D to tune by microphone, or tap a string to hear its reference tone.