Violin Tuner Online: Free GDAE Tuning (Microphone)
Tune your violin instantly with our free online tuner. Supports standard GDAE tuning with precise pitch detection for students and professionals.
Ensure your violin is perfectly in tune with our free Online Violin Tuner. Designed for both students and professionals, it uses your microphone to provide accurate feedback for standard GDAE tuning.
Violin Tuner
Tune your violin with precision
Tips for accurate tuning:
- Play one string at a time, let it ring clearly
- Tune in a quiet environment for best results
- The needle should be centered (green) when in tune
- Flat (♭) means too low, sharp (♯) means too high
Standard Violin Tuning (GDAE)
The violin is tuned in perfect fifths: G - D - A - E.
| String | Note | Frequency | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (Thinnest) | E5 | 659.26 Hz | Rightmost (Top) |
| 2nd | A4 | 440.00 Hz | - |
| 3rd | D4 | 293.66 Hz | - |
| 4th (Thickest) | G3 | 196.00 Hz | Leftmost (Bottom) |
How to Tune Your Violin
1. The "A" String First
Orchestras always tune to the A string first (440 Hz). Get this string perfect before moving to the others.
- Too Low (Flat)? Push the peg in while turning it away from you.
- Too High (Sharp)? Loosen the peg carefully.
2. Fine Tuners vs. Pegs
- Pegs: Use the wooden pegs for large adjustments (more than a semi-tone).
- Fine Tuners: Use the small screws on the tailpiece for precise adjustments (less than a semi-tone). Tip: If a fine tuner is screwed all the way down, loosen it completely and use the peg to get close again.
3. Tuning the Rest
Once A is set, tune D, then G, then E.
- Advanced: Experienced players tune by ear playing "double stops" (two strings at once) to hear the perfect fifth interval.
Common Issues
Pegs Slipping
Violin pegs are tapered wood held in place by friction. If a peg keeps slipping:
- Push In: Apply inward pressure towards the scroll while turning.
- Chalk/Compound: If it persists, use "peg dope" or a tiny bit of chalk to add grip.
Bridge Leaning
Tuning pulls the bridge towards the scroll. Always check your bridge after tuning. It should stand perpendicular to the violin body. If it leans, gently tilt it back to prevent warping or snapping.
Mandolin Tuning
Good news! The Mandolin uses the exact same G-D-A-E tuning as the violin. You can use this tuner for mandolins without any changes.
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