What would you do to lower the pitch of violin?

Turning the peg towards you will make the pitch lower (flatten), because it loosens the string. Turning the peg towards you will make the pitch higher (sharpen) because it tightens the string. If you must move the pegs, you will then probably need to use the adjusters again, to fine tune the violin.

Why is tuning A violin so hard?

Many factors can contribute to problems with tuning: ill-fitting pegs that slip or stick; fine tuners that don’t work; old strings that have gone false. And another thing: you can install planetary pegs on your violin, and make it way, way easier to tune.

What kind of tuner do you need to tune a violin?

In this video Andrea shows us how to tune a violin using the fine tuners and the pegs with the aid of a digital tuner.The same method of tuning applies to tuning a viola or cello except the tuning for the strings on violas & cellos are A, D, G, C (ascending).

Why does my violin not stay in tune?

Many novice violinists will initially blame themselves for any tuning issues that arise. However, the truth is that the peg itself or a poorly wrapped string can be the major cause. If you’re finding your instrument just won’t stay in tune, the first thing to do is push the tuning peg into the pegbox a little harder.

Which is the thinnest string on a violin?

Most violins do have a fine tuner on their thin metal E string. What’s so special about the E string? Most violins have an E fine tuner because E is the thinnest string and is more challenging to precisely tune using just the peg (turn the peg too much, and the thin metal string could break).

What should I do if my violin string sounds higher than the correct pitch?

If the string sounds higher than the correct pitch, gently turn the peg or tuner to the left. Many beginning violinists find it helpful to use a digital tuner to tune their violin, and some models detect and display when the note being tuned matches the desired pitch. Visit our Music Store for a sampling of tuners.