Ukulele Bass Tuning (E A D G)
Same notes as a standard bass, on a small body with stretchy strings.
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Or tune by ear: tap a string button below to hear its note, or use the reference tones ↓.
Reference pitch A4 = 440 Hz
A ukulele bass is tuned E A D G, the same notes and pitch as a standard 4-string bass: E1 at 41.20 Hz, A1 at 55.00 Hz, D2 at 73.42 Hz and G2 at 98.00 Hz. Its thick rubber-like strings stretch a lot when new, so retune often during the first days.
| String | Note | Hz | Octave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | E | 41.20 | 1 |
| 3 | A | 55.00 | 1 |
| 2 | D | 73.42 | 2 |
| 1 | G | 98.00 | 2 |
Tuning a ukulele bass
The strings are short and thick, so the pegs need more turns than on a regular bass, and the pitch changes slowly while the string settles. Tune each string, wait a few seconds, check again and repeat. Gently pulling each string away from the fretboard along its length can help new strings stretch faster; do it carefully.
Not the same as a regular ukulele
A regular soprano, concert or tenor ukulele is usually tuned G C E A. For that, use the sister site Ukulele Tuner.
Unplugged or through an amp
Most ukulele basses have a pickup because the body is very quiet. Tuning through an amp gives the microphone a stronger signal; unplugged, hold the microphone right next to the sound hole.
Questions and answers
How is a ukulele bass tuned?
E A D G, the same notes and the same pitch as a standard 4-string bass: E1 (41.20 Hz), A1 (55.00 Hz), D2 (73.42 Hz), G2 (98.00 Hz). It is not tuned like a regular ukulele.
Why does my ukulele bass keep going out of tune?
Ukulele basses usually have thick rubber-like (polyurethane) or nylon-core strings that stretch a lot when new. Expect to retune many times during the first days. After that they hold their pitch much better.
Can the tuner hear an unplugged ukulele bass?
It is quiet, so hold the microphone very close to the sound hole, or plug the instrument into an amp and put the microphone near the speaker.
More bass tools
- Online bass tunerTune with your microphone
- 4-string bassE A D G
- 5-string bassB E A D G
- 6-string bassB E A D G C
- Drop D and lowerDrop D, D standard, half step down, Drop C
- Reference tonesTune by ear
- How to tune a bassStep by step
- Acoustic bassTuning without a cable
- Online guitar tunerSister site for guitar
Last updated October 23, 2026.