Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE) Tuner (A E A E)
High bass cross-tuning (A3 E4 A4 E5) used in Appalachian old-time fiddle for ringing open-string drone harmonics.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | A | A3 | 220.00 Hz | |
| #3 | E | E4 | 329.63 Hz | |
| #2 | A | A4 | 440.00 Hz | |
| #1 | E | E5 | 659.25 Hz |
How to Tune to Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE).
Tune 4th string UP one whole tone from G3 to A3 (220.00 Hz).
Tune 3rd string UP one whole tone from D4 to E4 (329.63 Hz).
Keep 2nd string at A4 (440.00 Hz).
Keep 1st string at E5 (659.25 Hz).
More Violin Tunings
The universal orchestral and solo violin tuning pitched in perfect fifths (G3 D4 A4 E5).
Open G tuning (G3 D4 G4 D5) giving American bluegrass and folk tunes continuous open string chime.
Every string tuned one whole step down (F3 C4 G4 D5) to match the diatonic Cajun C accordion.
Cross-Tuning Fiddle (AEAE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is cross-tuning (scordatura) on a fiddle?▼
Cross-tuning modifies standard fifths so bowing open double-stops creates a bagpipe-like ringing drone resonance in the key of A.