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Bass Guitar Tuning
The following articles are all about tuning and the bass guitar. Knowing how to tune is essential, and the more you understand about tuning, the better. Tuning isn't hard, but you have to learn to do it. There are only a few pitfalls you might encounter...
How to Tune a Bass Guitar
Learning to tune is an essential skill for bassists. I help you understand what tuning is and what to listen for when tuning your bass.
How to Tune a Bass with Fretted Notes
Once you understand the basics of bass tuning, the first bass tuning method to master is tuning the bass to itself with fretted notes. How-to method.
Tune a Bass Guitar with Bass Harmonics
Learn the second common method of tuning a bass guitar by using bass harmonics. What are harmonics? Where are they? How can harmonics tune your bass?
Bass Tuners Guide
Learn about different types of tuners: bass, guitar and chromatic. Learn about common displays: mechanical needle, LED, LCD. Make an informed choice.
Why Does My Bass Go Out of Tune?
Learn the common causes for your bass guitar going out of tune. Sometimes you can avoid going out of tune and sometimes you can't.
Bass Guitar Tunings
From the bass tuning series: learn the standard tunings for 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses. How are 8-string basses tuned? What is piccolo bass tuning?
Altered Bass Tunings
From the bass tuning series: Learn common non-standard tunings for 4-, 5- and 6-string bass guitar and why they might be used. Try a new tuning.