Violin
The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It has the highest pitch range of the orchestral string family.
| Instrument family | Strings (Bowed) |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | Yes |
| Concert range | G3–B6 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: G3–B6
Standard Tuning
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | G3 |
| 2 | D4 |
| 3 | A4 |
| 4 | E5 |
Scordatura (Bach Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004)
An alternate tuning for Violin where the strings are tuned to G3–D4–A4–Eb5.
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | G3 |
| 2 | D4 |
| 3 | A4 |
| 4 | Eb5 |
Scordatura (Mozart Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364)
An alternate tuning for Violin where the strings are tuned to G#3–D#4–A4–E5.
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | G#3 |
| 2 | D#4 |
| 3 | A4 |
| 4 | E5 |
Position Chart
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