Reference pitch
A4 440 Hz
-50+50
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Start the microphone and play one clear open string.
Play a note
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Choose an instrument and tuning, then start the microphone.
Microphone audio is analyzed locally in this browser.

What Is an Online Bass Tuner?

A bass tuner is configured for the lower fundamental frequencies of bass guitar. Standard 4-string tuning is E1-A1-D2-G2, matching the four lowest strings of a guitar one octave lower.

The target setup on this page is E1 - A1 - D2 - G2.

Live microphone detection

Pitch analysis runs continuously in the browser and displays the nearest target, frequency, and cents difference.

Visual pitch direction

The tuner shows whether the current note needs to move up, move down, or is within the in-tune range.

Reference notes

Select a visible target to hear a clean reference pitch when you want to compare the instrument by ear.

Private browser processing

Microphone samples are analyzed locally and are not uploaded as an audio recording.

How to Use the Bass Tuner

Tune in a quiet room and play only one clear note or open string at a time.

  1. 1

    Choose the tuning

    Start with E1 - A1 - D2 - G2. Available alternatives include Standard 4-string, Drop D, half step down, and dedicated 5-string bass tuning.

  2. 2

    Start the microphone

    Allow microphone access, keep the instrument close enough for a clean signal, and avoid other sustained sounds.

  3. 3

    Play one target

    Play one open string and let it sustain while the tuner selects or follows its target.

  4. 4

    Adjust and recheck

    Move gradually toward the center, then repeat every target because changing one string can slightly affect the others.

When to Use the Bass Tuner

Use the dedicated preset when the target notes and physical string order matter more than a general chromatic reading.

Four-string bass

Tune standard EADG or move the lowest string to D for Drop D bass parts.

Recording and rehearsal

Check low strings before tracking because small pitch errors become obvious against drums, keys, and guitars.

Quiet-room microphone tuning

Let one low note sustain and mute the other strings to help the browser isolate the fundamental.

Alternate bass setups

Use the 5-string branch for BEADG or Chromatic mode for custom and extended-range tunings.

Bass Tuner vs. Chromatic Tuner

Both use the same pitch detector, but they organize targets differently.

Bass Tuner presetChromatic mode
TargetsE1 - A1 - D2 - G2All twelve semitones
Visual layoutInstrument-specific pegs and stringsDetected note and cents
Best forBass TunerCustom tunings and other pitched instruments
Tuning choiceStandard 4-string, Drop D, half step down, and dedicated 5-string bass tuningNo instrument tuning required

A dedicated preset is easier when you want the correct string order. Chromatic mode is more flexible when you already know the target note.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bass tuner free?

Yes. It runs in a supported browser without requiring an account or installing a tuning app.

The default targets are E1 - A1 - D2 - G2.

Yes. Allow microphone permission, keep the device near the instrument, and play in a quiet place for a more stable reading.

One semitone contains 100 cents. A negative reading is flat, a positive reading is sharp, and a value close to zero is in tune.

Other strings, room noise, overtones, and a hard attack can compete with the fundamental. Mute unused strings and read the note after it settles.

No. Live microphone analysis stays in the browser and the tuner does not create or upload an audio recording.