Violin String Names

Series Summary

The violin might be considered one of the dialects of that language. Featured largely in classical music, the violin, or fiddle, is a four-string instrument tuned in perfect fifths. It is related to the double bass, cello, and viola in construction and sound, though it produces the highest in pitch of that family.

The violin traces its roots back to the early 1500s in Italy. There was a time when violin makers, called “luthiers,” introduced a number of quality instruments to the market. Some noted manufacturers from that period, like Stradivarius, are still recognized today as representing the highest level of violin craftsmanship.

In this free video music lesson, learn how to get started playing the violin yourself. Our music teacher will guide you with basic tips on the strings of the violin, bowing techniques, improvisation tips and reading staff music. He will also walk you through each note of the C Major scale arpeggio so that you know every note that belongs in the chain.

Video Transcript

"Now, let's go over the open strings on a violin, okay? We have our lowest string, it's also the furthest string to the left; it's a G. Next, we have our D string, one of our middle strings. Next, we have our A string, another one of our middle strings. Last, but not least, is our E string, our highest string on our violin, and it's our furthest string to the right. So let's see it again: we have our G, we have our D, we have our A, and we have our E."