Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down) Tuner (F C G D)
Every string tuned one whole step down (F3 C4 G4 D5) to match the diatonic Cajun C accordion.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | F | F3 | 174.61 Hz | |
| #3 | C | C4 | 261.63 Hz | |
| #2 | G | G4 | 392.00 Hz | |
| #1 | D | D5 | 587.33 Hz |
How to Tune to Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down).
Tune 4th string down to F3 (174.61 Hz).
Tune 3rd string down to C4 (261.63 Hz).
Tune 2nd string down to G4 (392.00 Hz).
Tune 1st string down to D5 (587.33 Hz).
More Violin Tunings
The universal orchestral and solo violin tuning pitched in perfect fifths (G3 D4 A4 E5).
High bass cross-tuning (A3 E4 A4 E5) used in Appalachian old-time fiddle for ringing open-string drone harmonics.
Open G tuning (G3 D4 G4 D5) giving American bluegrass and folk tunes continuous open string chime.
Cajun Fiddle (Full Step Down) Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Cajun fiddle tuned a whole step down?▼
Traditional Cajun accordions are in the key of C. Fiddlers tuned down one full step so standard fingerings sounded in key with the accordion while keeping looser string tension for wide vibrato.