Tune Your Bass

Step 2 of 10 · Beginner Bass Path

Get E–A–D–G in tune with a tuner or by ear, and make a quick check part of every session.

What you'll learn

  • The standard E–A–D–G bass tuning, low to high
  • How to tune with a tuner and by ear
  • Why you tune up to pitch, not down
  • Why a quick tuning check starts every session

This step is covered in depth on the Tune Your Bass guide. Open it, work through it, then come back and mark the step complete.