String
Violin Fingering Chart
Violin fingering chart showing finger positions on each string.
How To Use A Violin Fingering Chart
Violin fingering charts show which fingers to place on which strings to produce each note. The four strings are tuned G-D-A-E from lowest to highest.
Finger Numbers
- 0: Open string (no finger)
- 1: Index finger
- 2: Middle finger
- 3: Ring finger
- 4: Pinky
Hand Position
Your left hand forms a frame around the neck. Fingers should be curved and placed on their tips. Keep your thumb relaxed on the back of the neck, opposite your first or second finger.
Violin Fingering Table
| Note | Primary Fingering | Alternate Fingering |
|---|---|---|
G3 (open) | G string, 0 (open) | — |
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 | — |
C#5 | A string, high 2 | — |
D5 | A string, 3 | — |
E5 (open) | E string, 0 (open) | A string, 4 |
F5 | E string, low 1 | — |
F#5 | E string, 1 | — |
G5 | E string, 2 | — |
A5 | E string, 3 | — |
B5 | E string, 4 | — |