GuitarTuner.online

5-String Bass tuner — Drop A

A-E-A-D-G · Drop

—
Microphone off
··· Hz

This free online tuner listens through your microphone and shows how close each string of your 5-String Bass is to Drop A tuning (A-E-A-D-G). Play a string, watch the needle, and turn the peg until the meter glows green. If you prefer tuning by ear, tap any string card to hear its reference tone.

Other 5-String Bass tunings

Standard

Standard (BEADG) B-E-A-D-G

Drop

Drop A A-E-A-D-G

Alternative

Low Bb A#-D#-G#-C#-F#High C (EADGC) E-A-D-G-C

Chords for this tuning

CGDAEFAll 5-String Bass chords →
How do I tune my 5-String Bass to Drop A?

Allow microphone access, pluck a string, and the tuner will detect it automatically. The needle shows whether the string is flat or sharp — adjust until the reading is within ±5 cents (A-E-A-D-G).

Which notes are used in Drop A tuning?

Drop A tuning for 5-String Bass uses the notes A-E-A-D-G, listed from the lowest string to the highest.

Can I tune without a microphone?

Yes. Every string card plays a reference tone — tap it and match your string to the sound by ear.