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Five strings usually tuned B-E-A-D-G, which provides extended lower range. Five string basses tuned to B-E-A-D-G (and sometimes A-D-G-C-F) are often used in contemporary rock and metal alongside seven string Guitars, baritone guitars, and otherwise downtuned instruments. Another common tuning used on early 5 string basses is E-A-D-G-C, known as "tenor tuning". This is still a popular tuning for jazz and solo bass. Other tunings such as C-E-A-D-G are used though rare. The 5th string provides a greater lower or upper range than the 4-string bass, and gives access to more notes for any given hand position. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_guitar
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Can a 5 string bass guitar be used as a 4 string bass guitar. Or can 5 string bass guitars be used to play cover songs that were originally played with 4 string bass guitars?
Yes and Yes.
What is the value of an alembic Excel 5 string bass?
what is the value of an alembic excel 5 string bass
Why does Brandon have a 4-string Bass instead of a 5-string bass?
He doesn't know.
What are the strings to a bass guitar called?
On a 4-string bass the one nearet you leg (and the higghest sounding note) is G. The next one up is D, then A and finally E. On a 5 string you also have C, after the E
Strings on a bass guitar?
On a 4-string bass the one nearet you leg (and the higghest sounding note) is G. The next one up is D, then A and finally E. On a 5 string you also have C, after the E
What is the name of the top string on the double bass?
They are the same as those an a bass guitar, if that helps. so, imagine you are holding the doulble-bass, about to play. The string on the far left (the highest note) is a G, the next one along is a D, then A then E.
When do you use a 5 string bass guitar?
A five-string bass is used to expand the range of notes which can be played on it. Either you add a string that has higher notes, or a string that has lower notes, as compared to a four-string bass.
Are you able play slap bass with a five string bass guitar?
Yes, infact, slap sounds better on a 5 string bass than it does on a 4 string in my opinion.
What are the names of the notes on the lines in the bass?
The bass note is the lowest note played (or notated). It is typically notated using a bass clef, which looks similar to:):Bass notes are typically below middle-C. The lines on a bass clef stave stand for the notes G2, B2, D3, F3, A3. One line above the bass stave is middle-C (C4). However, double bass and bass guitar are notated an octave higher than the actual notes played. Therefore, the notes on the bass clef stave written for bass guitar are actually G1, B2, D2, F2, and A2. One line below the bass stave is E1, which is the lowest note on a standard 4-string double bass or bass guitar. A 5-string bass guitar is capable of playing as low as B0.
What is the lowest note on a viola?
The lowest note on the violin is the G below middle C. On the viola, the C below that. On the cello it is the C the octave below that, and on the double bass is the E below that. However, there are some 5 string double bass instruments that have a C string an octave below the C on the cello. (The double bass is tuned in fourths rather than fifths. Some one else will have to answer the question if the 5 string double bass is tuned C then E or C then G.)
What difference between 4 strings bass and 5 strings?
On a 4-string bass the one nearet you leg (and the higghest sounding note) is G. The next one up is D, then A and finally E. On a 5 string you also have C, after the E. So basicaaly, the 5 string has one more string, so can go lower. These are generally used by more advanced players, and not advisable for beginners
Is it ok to switch from a 4 string bass guitar to a 5 or 6 string bass guitar?
If you want to switch, then switch.
