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5-String Bass Drop A Tuner Online

5-string bass Drop A tuning notes:
A0E1A1D2G2

This 5-string bass tuner is preset for Drop A / AEADG tuning. Tune A0-E1-A1-D2-G2 from low A to high G while keeping the upper four strings in standard bass tuning.

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Learn 5-String Bass Drop A After You Tune

Use this page as a short practice route: tune to A0-E1-A1-D2-G2, hear how the open strings behave, then move into songs, related tunings, and chord shapes that make 5-String Bass Drop A useful.

Difficulty

Advanced

Best approached as a advanced 5-string bass tuning.

Songs

0

Start with chord shapes and related tunings while the song list grows.

Best for

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About 5-String Bass Drop A Tuning

5-string bass Drop A tuning is A-E-A-D-G from lowest to highest string. It lowers the normal 5-string low B down one whole step to A0 while keeping the upper four strings in standard bass tuning.

Use this 5-string bass tuner online as an AEADG note check: 5th string A0, 4th string E1, 3rd string A1, 2nd string D2, and 1st string G2.

Drop A on 5-string bass is useful for matching low-tuned guitars, modern metal riffs, progressive rock parts, worship arrangements in A, and any song where you need a deeper open A without shifting up the neck.

Because A0 is very low, setup matters. A normal low B string can feel loose when dropped to A, so heavier gauges, careful intonation, and a clean plucking attack help the note stay clear instead of wobbling sharp.

Target tuning

A-E-A-D-G

5-string bass Drop A notes from the lowest string to the highest string.

From standard

B-E-A-D-G to A-E-A-D-G

Lower only the 5th string from B0 to A0; the E-A-D-G strings stay standard.

Best for

Low A bass lines

Low-tuned guitar parts, A roots, heavy riffs, and extended-range bass arrangements.

5-String Bass Drop A Tuning Notes

From lowest to highest: A0-E1-A1-D2-G2

5th string (low A)

27.50 Hz

A0

Low A, one whole step below the standard 5-string low B and the string most likely to need extra gauge.

4th string (E)

41.20 Hz

E1

E string, the same pitch as the lowest string on a standard 4-string bass.

3rd string (A)

55.00 Hz

A1

A string, unchanged from standard bass tuning and one octave above the low A0.

2nd string (D)

73.42 Hz

D2

D string, unchanged from standard bass tuning for familiar scale shapes.

1st string (G)

98.00 Hz

G2

G string, unchanged from standard bass tuning and useful for upper-register lines.

Recommended String Gauges for 5-String Bass Drop A

5-string set with .135-.145 low A

Drop A usually needs more tension than a normal 5-string low B setup. Many players start with a .135, .140, or .145 low string, especially on 34-inch scale basses. Longer scale or multiscale basses can keep A0 clearer with less extreme gauge.

Common Chords in 5-String Bass Drop A

Open A Root

Use the open 5th string as a low A pedal for metal, worship, and extended-range bass lines.

A Octave Check

Compare the low A0 with the open A1 string to hear whether the two A notes are locked in.

Standard E-A-D-G Shapes

The upper four strings stay standard, so familiar bass scales and arpeggios still work.

Low A Fifths

Use the 5th and 4th strings for low root-fifth motion while the standard strings handle higher passing tones.

How to Tune to 5-String Bass Drop A (A0-E1-A1-D2-G2)

1

Select the 5-String Bass Drop A preset so the tuner is locked to A0-E1-A1-D2-G2.

2

Start from standard 5-string bass tuning: B0-E1-A1-D2-G2.

3

Tune the 5th string down from B0 to A0 slowly. Let the note ring long enough for the tuner to read the low fundamental.

4

Leave the 4th string at E1, the 3rd string at A1, the 2nd string at D2, and the 1st string at G2.

5

Check the octave relationship between the low A0 and the A1 string. They should sound like the same note one octave apart.

6

Play a few low A riffs, then recheck A0. Very low bass strings often settle slightly flat after the first minute.

5-String Bass Drop A Tuning FAQ

Quick answers for choosing strings, learning songs, and practicing this tuning.

What notes are in 5-string bass Drop A tuning?

5-string bass Drop A tuning is A-E-A-D-G from lowest to highest string. With exact octaves, tune A0, E1, A1, D2, and G2.

Is 5-string bass Drop A the same as AEADG tuning?

Yes. AEADG is the compact way to write 5-string bass Drop A tuning: A-E-A-D-G from the lowest string to the highest string.

How do I tune a 5-string bass to Drop A?

Start from standard 5-string bass tuning, lower the 5th string from B0 to A0, and leave the other four strings at E1, A1, D2, and G2. Recheck the low A after it settles.

Do I need different strings for 5-string bass Drop A?

Usually yes. The low A is below a normal 5-string low B, so many players use a heavier .135 to .145 low string or a balanced heavy 5-string set, depending on scale length and attack.

What is 5-String Bass Drop A tuning best for?

5-String Bass Drop A is especially useful for 5 string bass tuner online, 5 string bass tuning, Drop A tuning bass 5 string. It changes the way open strings and chord shapes feel, so spend a few minutes listening to the open strings before learning full songs.

Is 5-String Bass Drop A tuning good for beginners?

5-String Bass Drop A is an advanced tuning. Beginners can use it, but it helps to learn the target notes first and start with slower songs before trying fast chord changes.

What songs use 5-String Bass Drop A tuning?

5-String Bass Drop A is used for a range of alternate-tuning arrangements. Start by practicing simple chord shapes and related tunings before moving to full songs.