Standard viola tuning
Lowest to highest string
1C3
2G3
3D4
4A4
The viola uses a lower C string; tune in small increments.
DAIKYOUJU LABS · MUSICIAN'S GUIDE
Tune your Viola.
Tune your Viola.
Play with confidence.
A practical viola tuner guide for iPhone and iPad. Learn the reference notes, follow the tuning process and explore real Daikyouju apps.
Guided practiceiPhone & iPad2 app editions to explore
01 / START HEREKnow your notes.
Know your notes.
Hear the difference.
The viola uses C–G–D–A open strings, one fifth below the violin. Its lower C string and ensemble role make a dependable pitch reference particularly valuable.
Why this matters.
Compare Daikyouju Viola Tuner Basic with Viola Tuner Professional for iPhone and iPad. Their separate pages describe the published visual indicators and frequency-feedback features.
Practice note: Listen to the resonance between open strings after using a visual tuner, especially when preparing for chamber music.
A better way
to get in tune.
Follow these steps using the app and your instrument. They are general guidance, not a claim that every interface has identical buttons.
01
Check the instrument and tuning
Confirm the requested concert pitch and your instrument’s normal open-string tuning before you begin.
02
Open the matching tuner
Launch your viola tuner on iPhone or iPad. If prompted, allow microphone access and select the relevant available preset.
03
Sound an open string
Use a steady, gentle bow stroke or carefully pluck the open string, keeping other strings quiet.
04
Adjust in small increments
Compare the detected note with your target. Make gradual peg or machine-head adjustments; avoid overtightening and stop if resistance feels abnormal.
05
Recheck the complete instrument
Listen to the resonance between open strings after using a visual tuner, especially when preparing for chamber music. Play a familiar passage or chord afterward to confirm the result by ear.
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03 / THE REAL APPS
See what you'll use.
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04 / FIND YOUR APP
Choose your Viola experience.
Compare the editions using features from each app's published catalog. App Store listings remain the source of truth for current pricing and compatibility.
Basic EDITION
Viola Tuner Basic
Clear and accurate viola pitch feedback.
- Pitch guidance
- String indicators
- Easy to use
Pro EDITION
Viola Tuner Professional
Professional tuning tools for viola.
- Precise frequency display
- High sensitivity
- Visual feedback
05 / TROUBLESHOOTING
When a note doesn't settle.
A few common situations and practical ways to address them.
The low C responds slowly
Use a consistent gentle stroke or pluck and let the lower pitch settle.
The A reference differs
Use the concert pitch specified by your ensemble, rather than assuming every setting uses A440.
Questions musicians ask.
Can I use a viola tuner on an iPhone or iPad?
Daikyouju Labs publishes dedicated music apps for iPhone and iPad. Compatibility, supported iOS/iPadOS versions and feature availability differ by app and may change; verify your device against the live App Store listing.
Which version should I choose: Basic or Pro?
Compare the actual presets and features of the versions listed below. A Pro edition may offer additional tuning options or tools, but always confirm its current App Store description and price before downloading.
How do I know which tuning is correct?
Start with the note sequence required by your instrument, arrangement or teacher. Listen to the resonance between open strings after using a visual tuner, especially when preparing for chamber music.
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