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If you are already a little familiar with violin fingering, and musical notes, reviewing how to play notes by note name can be helpful. Or if you are a parent of a violinist, and your student comes across a note they don't know how to play, use these pictures to help them put their finger in the right place.

The following fingering pictures are for G notes in first position, with detailed written instructions below. 



G Note on the D String - G on the D is played using a third finger. If F is sharp, than your third finger will be right next to your second. If F is natural than your third finger will be a half a step higher than your second finger. 

G Sharp on the D String - Slide your third finger, on the D string, up half a step and reach for the sharp. 

G natural on E String -. This note is played with your second finger, low. Your second finger should be touching your first finger. 

G Sharp on E String - Slide your second finger up half a step. Your second finger will be a whole step away from your first finger. 

As a general rule of thumb, whole notes will 'feel' like they are about one inch away from each other. Half note fingers should practically be touching each other.

Violin Fingering for G Flat - Flat in beginning music is uncommon. G Flat can be played the same way a F Sharp would, or by simply sliding your finger down half a step from where you are playing G Natural.

Tune your G Note For Beginning and Intermediate Students; To check the intonation of the G Note you are playing with your finger, compare it with open G String. If your note pitch sounds higher than the G string, slide your finger towards the scroll. If your note pitch sounds lower than the G string, slide your finger towards the bridge.

For Advanced Students; When a G Note (played on a different string than the open G string) is perfectly in tune it will cause a vibration in your open G string. This vibration is hard to find or hear when you first practice looking for it. Learning how to detect it easily though will make a huge difference in your intonation. So, give it a try, and watch your intonation improve! 

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