Name all four open strings
Learn open strings
The four violin strings are G, D, A and E from lowest to highest.
Know their low-to-high order
Recognise E as the highest string
Understand the idea first.
Use these three steps as your reference. You can move back to them at any point during the lesson.
- G is the lowest open string.
- D and A sit in the middle.
- E is the highest open string.
Make it musical.
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Use the controls, listen closely, and get comfortable with the idea.
Check what is sticking.
Answer both questions. A wrong answer does not end the lesson; correct it and keep going.
Which open string is the lowest?
What is the correct low-to-high order?
Do it with less guidance.
Play G, D, A and E in order, then reverse the order back down to G.
Lock in the main ideas.
Three things to carry into your next practice session.
Finish strong.
One last check before your results and rewards.
Which is the highest violin string?
Session finished.
Your rewards reflect this session. Replaying can improve mastery, but repeat rewards are intentionally smaller.