Viola Online - Tuning

Tuning

The four strings on the viola are tuned in perfect fifths to the following notes: C, G, D, A
An "A" tuning fork, digital tuner, pitch pipe or a piano may be used to assist with tuning.
The viola is tuned to the following notated pitches (click on the note to hear the pitch):

Fine tuners or pegs may be used to tune the viola. If the string sounds lower than the correct pitch, gently turn the fine tuner or peg to the right until it reaches the correct pitch. If the string sounds higher than the correct pitch, gently turn the peg or tuner to the left.
Many beginning violists find it helpful to use a digital tuner to tune their viola, and some models detect and display when the note being tuned matches the desired pitch. Visit our Music Store - Rosin & Accessories page for a sampling of tuners. For violin or cello tuning assistance, click here: Violin Tuning, Cello Tuning.
Click here for fingering assistance: Viola Fingering.