Violin and Viola Tuning

To tune violins and violas, you will use the tuning pegs, fine tuners, a chromatic tuner, or a pitch pipe. Tuning pegs are used when the string is at least a half note out of tune. The fine tuners are used when the string is less than a half note out of tune. Gradually tighten each string in the order of G-D-A-E for a violin and C-G-D-A for a viola. Tune only 1-2 notes higAV7 3_4K VIOLINher on each string at a time. Do not tighten one string all the way to the correct pitch while not tightening the other strings.