![]() Let’s go to the E string (the thinnest and most delicate string), which is usually made of steel or gold-plated steel in case you use a Pirazzi Gold Violin E string. Its pitch is 196 Hz.Ĭongratulations! You tuned all three strings successfully! Its peg is on the left bottom side of the scroll. D string pitch is 293.66 Hz.Īfter you are done with D string, go to the G string. Use the same technique you used to tune A string. The peg for D string is located on the top left side of the scroll. When you reach the desired pitch and find that it’s too high or too low( too flat or too sharp), then loosen the string and tighten it again until the pitch becomes identical to the pitch of your tuner.ĭo not worry: this task can be troubling even for experienced players.Īfter getting the A string tuned, it is time to move onto D string and then G. If you feel that the peg tightens in the peg-hole and stays in its position, stop pushing it inside.Ĭontinue tightening the string and comparing pitches. While turning it, apply light pressure towards the scroll and simultaneously push the peg into the pegbox with your thumb and the index finger. ![]() If the peg doesn’t hold the pitch and the string becomes loose right after rotating it, it is advisable to push the peg tightly into the pegbox. You will have to gradually start tightening the string, which is done by rotating the peg towards the top or clockwise, then stopping to pluck the string and check if the pitch gets closer to your tuner or a tuning fork. If the A string is way out of tune, it might not be very clear at first how to match its pitch to a tuner. ![]()
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