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Online Violin Tuner. Use this free online violin tuner to tune your violin. This is for the standard GDAE violin tuning. Use the tuning pegs at the top of the violin to get close to the correct tone, and then use the fine tuners on the tail piece to do the fine tuning. The image on the right shows the notes for each string and also shows where the fine tuners are located. If you want to tune your violin using alternate violin tunings, check out our new Online Violin Tuner which allows you to change the pitch for each string. For other methods on how to tune your violin go to our How to Tune the Violin page. Caution: If your violin is extremely out of tune or if you are replacing the strings on the violin, and tuning it the first time, you have to be careful. Learn how to play: Now that you have your violin tuned, it is time to start playing it.

The Essential Elements for Strings is a great resource for those who are beginning violin or experienced players who want to hone their skills. The Violin - Get-Tuned.com. The violin is the primary member of the violin family. It has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is played rested on the shoulder while using a bow. Music for the violin is written using the treble clef. The violin was first developed by instrument makers in Northern Italy who drew upon earlier Middle Eastern bowed instruments as inspiration. The violin is a versatile melodious instrument, which is also easy to transport due to its small size.

As such, the violin is used in many genres of music including classical, country and bluegrass, Hungarian and gypsy, Celtic, pop and jazz. History of the Violin Read the full article: History of the Violin The violin was developed in Northern Italy in the mid-16th century. For more information on the history of the violin, see our History of the Violin article. Types Read the full article: Types of Violins The violin has had an extensive history, which so far has spanned over 450 years. Parts of the Violin How to Tune the Violin. Violin Lab - Beginner Online Violin Lessons. 'OFFICIAL' How to Play the VIOLIN - Lesson 1. 300px-Violin_first_position_fingering_chart.svg.png (300×343) VlnMandoPositions.jpg (425×258) Beginner Violin Lessons - How to Play Ode to Joy. Violin Cello Viola Bass - the resource for String Instruments.