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Viola Fingering Chart
Viola fingering chart - tuned a fifth lower than violin.
Viola Fingering Basics
The viola is tuned C-G-D-A, a perfect fifth lower than the violin. Fingering patterns are similar to violin but the larger size requires slightly wider finger spacing.
Reading Viola Music
Viola primarily reads in alto clef (C clef centered on the middle line). This positions middle C on the middle line of the staff.
Viola Fingering Table
| Note | Primary Fingering | Alternate Fingering |
|---|---|---|
C3 (open) | C string, 0 (open) | — |
D3 | C string, 1 | — |
E3 | C string, 2 | — |
F3 | C string, 3 | — |
G3 (open) | G string, 0 (open) | C string, 4 |
A3 | G string, 1 | — |
B3 | G string, 2 | — |
C4 | G string, 3 | — |
D4 (open) | D string, 0 (open) | G string, 4 |
E4 | D string, 1 | — |
F4 | D string, low 2 | — |
F#4 | D string, 2 | — |
G4 | D string, 3 | — |
A4 (open) | A string, 0 (open) | D string, 4 |
B4 | A string, 1 | — |
C5 | A string, 2 | — |
D5 | A string, 3 | — |
E5 | A string, 4 | — |