Standard Violin (GDAE) Tuner (G D A E)
The universal orchestral and solo violin tuning pitched in perfect fifths (G3 D4 A4 E5).
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Standard Violin (GDAE) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Standard Violin (GDAE) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | G | G3 | 196.00 Hz | |
| #3 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz | |
| #2 | A | A4 | 440.00 Hz | |
| #1 | E | E5 | 659.25 Hz |
How to Tune to Standard Violin (GDAE)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Standard Violin (GDAE).
Tune 2nd string (A4) to standard concert pitch 440.00 Hz first using the A peg.
Tune 1st string (E5 - 659.25 Hz) in a perfect fifth above A using the tailpiece fine tuner.
Tune 3rd string (D4 - 293.66 Hz) in a perfect fifth below A.
Tune 4th string (G3 - 196.00 Hz) in a perfect fifth below D.
Recheck across double-stop fifth intervals (G-D, D-A, A-E).
More Violin Tunings
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.
Every string tuned one whole step down (F3 C4 G4 D5) to match the diatonic Cajun C accordion.
Standard Violin (GDAE) Frequently Asked Questions
Why do violinists always tune the A string first?▼
Violinists tune A4 (440 Hz) first to match the orchestral oboe or piano, then tune the remaining strings in pure acoustic fifths by ear.
When should I use pegs versus fine tuners on a violin?▼
Friction pegs are used for large coarse adjustments, while fine tuners on the tailpiece provide micro-adjustments within 20-30 cents, especially for high-tension steel E strings.