Violin tuning · also AEAE
Violin Cross tuning A E A E Tuning
Scordatura used in old-time fiddle music for tunes in A; drones ring sympathetically.
String pitches & frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency | MIDI | Interval to next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | A3 | 220.00 Hz | 57 | perfect fifth | |
| 3 | E4 | 329.63 Hz | 64 | perfect fourth | |
| 2 | A4 | 440.00 Hz | 69 | perfect fifth | |
| 1 | E5 | 659.26 Hz | 76 | — |
Strings listed from lowest to highest. Frequencies at A4 = 440 Hz, equal temperament.
How to tune to Cross tuning A E A E
- Open the chromatic tuner (or play each reference tone above).
- Start from the lowest string and tune each one to A3, E4, A4, E5.
- Tune up to each pitch: if you overshoot, drop below and come back up so the string settles.
- Check every string once more — changing the tension of one string slightly pulls the others.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of Cross tuning A E A E tuning?
A3 (220.00 Hz), E4 (329.63 Hz), A4 (440.00 Hz), E5 (659.26 Hz).
How do I tune a violin to Cross tuning A E A E?
Tune each string to the pitches above with a chromatic tuner, starting from the lowest string; then re-check, because changing one string's tension slightly detunes the others.