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You don't in 4-string bass, you can't anyway.To get drop B sound, you need either 5 string bass in stardard tune - B.E.A.D.G.or buy a single B string, replace the E string in 4-string bass.
Is there any body out there knows how to play a 8 string bass guitar. I pick up and there is no musical books on hoe to play one I need some help.
It's best to start with a 4 string. The fifth string is more for the advanced player. You can learn on a 5 string but the strings are closer together therefore harder to play and you'll find you won't use the b string all that much if at all. If you've been given a 5 string bass, you can still use it but I wouldn't suggest buying one as a first bass.
The stings for a 6-string bass are the same gauge and tuning as the ones for a 5-string. The only difference is that a 6-string has a 32 gauge low string. The bridge and tuners should work with the 32 gauge string. Because you are going to be moving all of the strings down one (assuming you want to illuminate the thinnest string), you will be increasing the thickness of all of the strings. You are going to need to adjust the bridge because the neck has a rounded edge and if you don't adjust the string height, you will get a lot of fret buzz.
To drop the tuning on a 5-string bass, you need to loosen the strings to lower their pitch. This can be done by turning the tuning pegs counterclockwise until the desired tuning is reached. Make sure to tune each string evenly to maintain proper tension and avoid damage to the instrument.
The double bass was not invented by a single individual named Gaspar; rather, it evolved over time from earlier string instruments. The development of the double bass in the 17th century was influenced by the need for a deeper, resonant bass sound in orchestras and ensembles. Instrument makers sought to create a larger string instrument that could provide the harmonic foundation for music, leading to the design of the double bass as we know it today.
To drop the C bass tuning on a guitar, you need to tune the lowest string (usually the E string) down to a C note. This can be done by loosening the string until it reaches the desired pitch. It's important to tune the other strings accordingly to maintain proper tension and sound quality.
Perfect fourth
Easy? No. Easier? Yes. You would still need to learn the notes to the bass, but you would already be conferable with string instruments.
The two instruments that don't have by endpin are, Cello and Double bass.
For a simple rock band you will need 1 electric 6-string guitar, 1 electric bass guitar (most common is 4-string) and a drum set (including bass drum, snare drum, toms, and cymbals), and then top that all off with a vocalist(lead singer) .
I believe Amos Heller plays his 5-string upright on this song. You can play any song with a 4 or 5 string bass, but it might not sound right. The main verse is played C - F - Am - F which would sound best on a 5-string with the low C on the B string. Playing the C on the A string might not sound right, but it's worth a try. You could fake it on a 4 string by tuning your low E down to C which would put the F on the 5th fret/position. I've done it before I got my 5-string.