Violin Tuning Guide
The standard tuning for Violin is G3–D4–A4–E5 (4 strings, low to high). There are also 2 common alternate tunings used for different musical styles.
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 |