5-String Bass Drop A Tuner Online
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.
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Open the chord libraryAbout 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
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
E string, the same pitch as the lowest string on a standard 4-string bass.
3rd string (A)
55.00 Hz
A string, unchanged from standard bass tuning and one octave above the low A0.
2nd string (D)
73.42 Hz
D string, unchanged from standard bass tuning for familiar scale shapes.
1st string (G)
98.00 Hz
G string, unchanged from standard bass tuning and useful for upper-register lines.
Recommended String Gauges for 5-String Bass Drop 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)
Select the 5-String Bass Drop A preset so the tuner is locked to A0-E1-A1-D2-G2.
Start from standard 5-string bass tuning: B0-E1-A1-D2-G2.
Tune the 5th string down from B0 to A0 slowly. Let the note ring long enough for the tuner to read the low fundamental.
Leave the 4th string at E1, the 3rd string at A1, the 2nd string at D2, and the 1st string at G2.
Check the octave relationship between the low A0 and the A1 string. They should sound like the same note one octave apart.
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.