how do i make my bass string a D from a E?

Question

I really want to tune it from a E to a D. I lost my tuner. but please i need "experienced"people only. Please help!!!!

I just did it thks to u all!!! i'll let the best answer come from voting because all the answers have helped me... THANKS ALOT!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D

Answer 1

You tune the E string to the D strings tone. Play open D third string and hit your top string. Now try to mach the tone of the 1st string to the third string. Turn the tuning nut on the first string down till it matches the D string! Then You Tune the 1st string like you do when its in the key of E just match the tones!

Answer 2

I'm never at a loss for a tuner, because my main instrument is the harp (harmonica). But anyway, I'm assuming you're saying it's already tuned to EADG, which means that the 5th fret on E gives you A. If the 7th fret gives you A, your low string is a D.

Another way would be to skip the A string and tune it an octave below the D string.

Answer 3

You can definitely do it without a tuner. The fourth string is a D, so you can simply tune the bottom string so that it's an octave below the fourth string. I personally never use a tuner, since I feel they make your listening skills weak and I find them annoying because the string never gets quite on the note that the tuner thinks.

Answer 4

I am assuming you are talking about a regular 6-string guitar, not a bass? Either way, you will tune it up one step. On the guitar, tune it to the third string (counting up from the bass string; that is your D string). On a bass guitar or stand-up bass, tune it up to the 3rd string (counting from the lowest bass string). But the bass only has 4 strings. Better yet, buy a new tuner; you'll be needing it.

Answer 5

You would be best to get a tuner, but in a jam if you have a decent ear you can tune it to the D string. So you would pluck the high D and try to match it up with the low D. It is a tough trick, but it has worked for me in a pinch.

Answer 6

do you have a PC with a decent microphone? or you can get an adapter and plug your bass right into your soundcard. if you have active electronics, you wont need an amp.

now, do you have a program capable of running VSTs? (fruity loops, apelton live, Adobie Audition, Cu base, audio mulch)

download a free vst called "gtune" or "gsnap" (just google the phrases, it will be there) both of these programs work great.

G tune is a free digital tuner
G snap is a free autotune program, so even if your guitar is out of tune, it tunes it for you, in real time. I use these all the time to keep my guitar perfectly in tune, (and hide any mistakes that i might make)

good luck!

Answer 7

ok so u want to drop ur bass string a whole tone. what u do is drop it a bit and compare it to ur d string (not to be confused with ur g-string lol). that's the 3rd string from the top. what u want is to end up with an octave's difference between the two. if u dont know what that means, just slowly drop it, while plucking both strings until they seem to be playing the same note. add details if that doesnt help.

Answer 8

getting the rightstring put on would be better..

Answer 9

how do u excpect me to help you, if i cant even listen you.

Answer 10

im not so sure