Virtual bass guitar: play electric bass online
Play a four-string electric bass in your browser. Each row of your keyboard is one string, so you can play bass lines and scales across the fretboard quickly.
Dial in the tone with amp presets such as Clean, Warm, Slap, Motown, Funk, Reggae and Metal, plus EQ, sustain, compression and chorus, and follow the built-in bass lessons.
How to play the bass guitar with your computer keyboard
- 1 to 0 play the G string, frets 0–9.
- Q to P play the D string, A to ; the A string, and Z to / the E string.
- Shift the fretboard to reach up to the 24th fret.
- Turn on note labels to see every note name.
What you can do on the virtual bass guitar
- 4-string electric bass, frets 0–24
- Amp presets: Clean, Warm, Distorted, Slap, Motown, Funk, Reggae and Metal
- Gain, EQ, sustain, compression and chorus
- Bass lessons from basics to building a groove
- Record your playing
Frequently asked questions
How do I play bass guitar on a keyboard?
Each keyboard row is a string: the number row is G, Q–P is D, A–; is A and Z–/ is E. Moving right along a row moves up the frets.
Is the virtual bass guitar free?
Yes. The bass guitar is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up. You can record and save favourites without an account; a free sign-in adds music rooms and Google Drive backup.
Can I get a slap bass sound?
Yes. Choose the Slap Bass or Funk amp preset.