Live microphone detection
Pitch analysis runs continuously in the browser and displays the nearest target, frequency, and cents difference.
Tune a 5-string bass to B-E-A-D-G or Drop A with five dedicated targets and microphone detection that reaches the low B0 register.
A standard 5-string bass adds a low B0 beneath the E-A-D-G strings of a four-string bass. Drop A lowers the fifth string to A0 while leaving E-A-D-G unchanged.
The target setup on this page is B0 - E1 - A1 - D2 - G2.
Pitch analysis runs continuously in the browser and displays the nearest target, frequency, and cents difference.
The tuner shows whether the current note needs to move up, move down, or is within the in-tune range.
Select a visible target to hear a clean reference pitch when you want to compare the instrument by ear.
Microphone samples are analyzed locally and are not uploaded as an audio recording.
Tune in a quiet room and play only one clear note or open string at a time.
Start with B0 - E1 - A1 - D2 - G2. Available alternatives include Standard BEADG and Drop A AEADG.
Allow microphone access, keep the instrument close enough for a clean signal, and avoid other sustained sounds.
Play one open string and let it sustain while the tuner selects or follows its target.
Move gradually toward the center, then repeat every target because changing one string can slightly affect the others.
Use the dedicated preset when the target notes and physical string order matter more than a general chromatic reading.
Check B0 carefully, then tune EADG exactly as on a four-string bass.
Lower the B string to A0 for extended low riffs without changing the four upper strings.
Use a clean sustained note, reduce background noise, and position the microphone close to the instrument or amplifier.
Confirm the low string against guitars, keyboards, and programmed bass before rehearsal or recording.
Both use the same pitch detector, but they organize targets differently.
| 5-String Bass Tuner preset | Chromatic mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | B0 - E1 - A1 - D2 - G2 | All twelve semitones |
| Visual layout | Instrument-specific pegs and strings | Detected note and cents |
| Best for | 5-String Bass Tuner | Custom tunings and other pitched instruments |
| Tuning choice | Standard BEADG and Drop A AEADG | No 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.
Yes. It runs in a supported browser without requiring an account or installing a tuning app.
The default targets are B0 - 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.