Violin Finger Chart for Beginners
What Are These Violin Finger Charts?
These violin finger charts were created to accompany my
Learn to Play the Violin course and are used as part
of the beginner lessons.
Rather than trying to memorise every note on the violin at once,
the course introduces the notes gradually. The charts give you a
visual reference showing which notes are played with each finger
across the four violin strings: G, D, A and E.
They are designed to make more sense alongside the video lessons,
where I explain how and when to use them.
The 3 Charts Included With the Course
Basic Notes – Practice Chart
A blank practice version for you to print and complete yourself as you learn the notes. You do not need to memorise the whole chart at once. The lessons introduce each section progressively.
Basic Notes – Answer Chart
The completed version of the basic chart, showing the notes played with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers on each violin string. Use this to check your answers and as a reference while you are learning.
Advanced Notes Chart
A more advanced reference chart showing additional notes you may encounter as you progress, including alternative 3rd and 4th finger notes that depend on how the note is written in the music.
Don’t Try to Learn the Whole Chart at Once
One of the reasons I created these charts was to give beginners
something they could refer back to without feeling that they had to
memorise every note immediately.
You don’t.
The Learn to Play the Violin course introduces the notes step by
step, so you only need to concentrate on the part you are currently
learning. Use the charts as a reference when the lesson asks you to,
then let the notes become familiar naturally as you practise and play.
Learn How to Use the Charts in Lesson 3
These charts are supporting material for the course, so the best
way to use them is alongside the lessons rather than in isolation.
In Lesson 3, I begin introducing the note and finger system and
show you how the charts fit into what you are learning.
If you are completely new to the violin, I recommend starting
with Lesson 1 and working through the course in order rather than
jumping straight into Lesson 3.
Get the Charts as Part of My Free Lessons 1–10
If you are learning violin from scratch, start with my free
Learn to Play the Violin Starter Course.
Lessons 1–10 take you through the beginner material in order,
with the accompanying videos and resources you need at the
appropriate stage, including these violin finger charts.
There is no need to piece together separate tutorials or work
out what to learn next. Start with Lesson 1 and follow the
course through at your own pace.