Questions & Answers

Tuning a violin is a very simple task that many students and parents find quite difficult to do. It is very simple and with the right tools and equipment anyone can successfully tune a violin!

Firstly insure the strings of the violin are in good condition and are not freying, unwinding or discoloured. If this is the case I would reccomed buying a new set of strings. When tuning a violin most people would need an electronic tuner to assist with the process. A common product used is the Intelli Digital Tuner and Metronome which can be purchased from our store.
 
If the violin is extremely out of tune the strings will be quite loose and floppy. This requires you to turn the pegs of the violin away from your body in order to tighten the strings. If the pegs slip, push them inwards as you turn the peg. Check the tension of the strings regularly making sure they are not too tight otherwise they will snap. Using the fine tuners of the violin you can now tune to the exact pitch that is required. The strings on a violin from left to right are pitched at G D A E.  Your electronic tuner will tell you the exact note being played and if the note is flat, sharp or in tune. Watch the needle displayed on the screen. It will move either left or right depending on the pitch. If the note is flat turn the fine tuner clockwise (to raise pitch), if the note is sharp turn anticlockwise (to lower pitch). Complete this process until all strings have been tuned.

If the fine tuners won't screw down any further you will need to unwind them (approx 10 rotations) and tighten the pegs a fraction to enable the fine tuners to work.

You have now successfully tuned your violin!