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Learn violin with an app that checks your tuning

See where each finger lands, which way the bow goes and whether the note came out in tune. Lessons from zero to your first songs.

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Violin open stringsEADG1234 On the A string: finger 1 = B, 2 = C♯, 3 = D, 4 = E

O violin has no frets: your finger has to land in the right spot and your ear checks the tuning. That's why an app that listens to you play helps a lot: Dedilhado Vivo shows the finger and string for each note, the bow direction (⊓ down, V up) and tells you if the note was sharp or flat.

🎯 Fingering on screenThe diagram shows exactly where each finger presses, with one color per finger.
🎤 Microphone feedbackYou really play and the app tells you if the note came out right, sharp, flat or an octave higher.
🎼 Sheet music alongsideThe note lights up on the staff while you play. You learn to read music without noticing.
⭐ Lessons with starsA path from zero, with short exercises and well-known songs.

Where to start on the violin

  1. Get the bow ready. Tighten the hair to about 5 mm from the stick and apply rosin.
  2. Tune the strings. G, D, A and E. Tune the A first, with the app's tuner.
  3. Open strings with long bows. Keep the bow straight, parallel to the bridge, without pressing: the sound comes from the weight of your arm.
  4. Fingers 1, 2 and 3 on the A string. B, C♯ and D. Together with the D string, you get the D major scale.
  5. First songs. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Ode to Joy in D, changing bow direction on every note.

Notes in 1st position on the violin

StringOpenFinger 1Finger 2Finger 3Finger 4
GGABCD
DDEF♯GA
AABC♯DE
EEF♯G♯AB

With a "low" 2nd finger (touching the 1st) you play C natural on the A string and F natural on the D string. The app shows you when to use each one.

Ready to play your first song?

Open the app, turn on the microphone and play along. It shows where each finger goes and tells you when the note is right.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you learn violin on your own?

You can start on your own with a good guide and something to check your tuning. The app's microphone does that and tells you if a note is sharp or flat. Lessons with a teacher help a lot with posture.

What is the first scale to learn on the violin?

D major, on the D and A strings, with fingers 1, 2 and 3. It's the most natural scale for the hand in 1st position.

What do ⊓ and V mean in violin sheet music?

⊓ is a down-bow (pull, from frog to tip) and V is an up-bow (push). The app shows the direction for each note.

Does the app have a violin tuner?

Yes, free, with the G, D, A and E strings and tips on when to use the fine tuner or the tuning peg.

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