Violin Tunings

The standard violin tuning used by the vast majority of violinists. Strings are tuned in perfect fifths from low G3 to high E5, providing a wide range ideal for orchestral and solo playing.

An open tuning that produces a G major chord when all strings are played open. Popular in folk music and fiddle playing, making it easy to play in the key of G.

Produces an open D major chord. Commonly used in Celtic and folk fiddle music. The lower overall pitch creates a warm, resonant tone well-suited to drone-based playing.

Also known as high-bass tuning, this creates octave pairs that are perfect for old-time Appalachian fiddle music. The symmetrical intervals make certain drone patterns very natural.

A whole step below standard tuning, widely used in Cajun and Creole fiddle music from Louisiana. The lower pitch gives a darker, mellower tone that suits the style perfectly.

The standard viola tuning, a perfect fifth below the violin. Useful for violinists who also play viola or want to explore the viola repertoire on a violin with heavier strings.