jimmyt, a brother of mine - who has never played any instrument - has taken up the bass guitar. Although it is electric, which is a pity, it is probably easier to learn than the upright.

My question: What is standard tuning on a bass? I don't play bass, but because I play other instruments my brother thinks I should be able to give him some pointers. Although I do flat pick, I'm used to thinking in terms of chords, which is no help here. Besides, we live a thousand miles apart, so it's not going to be easy.

He does have a video that he watches, but the language itself is a problem to him.

I told him, OK, I can help you understand about notes and keys and components thereof, I can tell you what to listen to and for (The Chuck Wagon Gang, by the way, is just about the best I have ever heard to listen to a bass)and give you an idea of the role of a bass in support of music.

Back to the very basic question: What is standard tuning for a bass?

Thankee.