Violin Technique Charts: Free for Personal Use
Download the Complete Violin Technique Chart Set
I'm Rhiannon Nachbaur, owner of Fiddleheads and an award-winning classical violinist who taught lessons since 1994. I created Fiddleheads' popular Violin Charts to better explain basic violin theory to my and other students.
The Fingering Chart, in particular, is unmatched by any material I have seen in any method books and has been significant for many players as they master intonation and precise finger placement.
The charts are all designed to be printed to cardstock and kept in the front of any music student's binder or in the side pocket of an orchestra folder for easy and frequent reference.
These charts are provided as a free service for personal use. We hope you kindly consider Fiddleheads when you are in the market to buy your instrument, bow, or any violin-related accessories.
1. Parts of the Violin and Bow
Also including, where applicable, the materials used and styles of construction used
2. Fingering Chart in First Position
Including notation and alternate note names in flats and sharps
3-4. Key Signatures: Sharp Keys and Flat Keys
G, D, A and E major and their relative minors. C, F, Bb and Eb major and their relative minors
5-6. Rhythm Tree in 4/4 Time and Time Signatures
Whole notes to 64th notes are subdivided and explained; also Several Time Signatures
7. Glossary
Explaining commony used words in violin music and beyond
*Helpful Hint: You may like to see my newer, more expanded and super awesome "Glossary of Violin Terms" posted online
8. Rehearsal and Concert Etiquette & Checklist
For group and orchestral students: Don't forget these important items and steps