How Do You Tune The Upright Bass?
The upright bass brings a wonderful sound to the orchestra. As the largest of the string instruments, the bass gives the lowest tones. All beginning bassists need to know how to tune their instrument. Tuning the 4 strings of the bass-E, A, D, G-keeps your bass sounding good. Know your strings. The thickest string is E, followed by A and D. The thinnest string is the G string. Make certain the bridge is in the correct position, straight and positioned at the center of the F holes. The taller side goes with the E string, meaning the shorter side goes with G. If you need to correct the position of your bridge, loosen your strings enough to manipulate it without harming the strings. Remember to take your time when tuning an upright bass, also known as a double bass. It’s better to go slow and make minor adjustments to the pegs than to risk damaging your bass by tuning it too high. Tune the upright bass in fourths with each string a fourth step above the previous one, starting with the E st
