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Violin Online Advanced Fingering Chart
1st - 7th Positions

BLUE
fingering numbers
=
play these notes on the G string
GOLD
fingering numbers
=
play these notes on the D string
GREEN
fingering numbers
=
play these notes on the A string
PURPLE
fingering numbers
=
play these notes on the E string

0 = open string; 1 = 1st finger; 2 = 2nd finger; 3 = 3rd finger; 4 = 4th finger

Click on each note to hear its pitch.

  • E String
  • A String
  • D String
  • G string

Click here for interactive fingering assistance
  • E String
  • A String
  • D String
  • G string

For an explanation of shifting, visit the Shifting and Positions page. Although flats and sharps are not shown (accidentals), the same finger is generally used for raised or lowered notes
(e.g. on the E string, 1st finger is used for F & F#).

Click here for a: Cello Fingering Chart, a Viola Fingering Chart.

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