How to Tune Your Violin
- Tune the A string first, then D, G, and E.
- Tap Start Tuning and bow or pluck one string at a time. A long, even bow stroke gives the steadiest reading.
- Use the fine tuner(s) on the tailpiece, if your violin has them, for small changes. Turn the pegs only when a string is more than about a semitone off, and push the peg gently into the pegbox as you turn so it holds.
String Notes and Frequencies
At the standard reference pitch, A4 = 440 Hz. String 1 is the highest-pitched string.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| 3 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
| 2 | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
| 1 | E5 | 659.26 Hz |