Gewa 3/4 FINGERBOARD MARKING FIRST FRET 33 MM FOR VIOLINS AND 33 CM (13") VIOLAS
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An Educational Tool Created by a Violin Teacher
This sticker guide was created to meet the practical needs of the first months of practice: understanding where to place the fingers, stabilizing reference points, and gaining confidence from the very first melodies. Its approach, developed by Dr. Phillip Coonce, aims to make learning clearer and more gradual, without permanently altering the instrument.
For Whom and For What Use
This marker is intended for musicians in initiation (both children and adults), as well as students in lessons working on the first position. It effectively supports intonation exercises, scales, and beginner pieces, in individual practice as well as in school or conservatory settings.
Sound Quality
This guide is not intended to alter the timbre: it primarily serves as a visual reference. When applied correctly, it helps secure left-hand placement and improve accuracy, which can result in more stable intonation and thus a perception of a more "in tune" sound.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Technical specifications
| Instrument | Viola, Viola | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this guide compatible with a 3/4 size violin?
This model is designed for 3/4 size violins, with a specified length of 303 mm.
Can it be used on a 33 cm viola?
The stated compatibility includes violas measuring 33 cm, which is 13 inches.
Does the Gewa First Fret 303 mm stick onto the fingerboard?
The guide is self-adhesive and sticks onto the fingerboard. It serves as a visual marker without permanently altering the instrument.
Is it suitable for working in first position on the violin?
Designed for first position, this guide assists finger placement during scales and beginner pieces. Its approach was developed by Dr. Phillip Coonce. It helps stabilize left-hand markers during the initial months of practice.
Does this guide change the sound of the violin or viola?
The 303 mm guide does not aim to alter the tone; it is intended to improve intonation accuracy by promoting more stable finger placement.



