Gewa 4/4 FINGERBOARD MARKING FIRST FRET 325 MM FOR VIOLINS AND 35.5 CM (14") VIOLAS
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Specifically designed for beginners and students : an immediate visual marker on the fingerboard
- A true learning aid to help with finger placement and intonation in first position
- Designed by Dr. Phillip Coonce, violinist and teacher
- Adheres and peels off easily, leaving no residue
Manufacturer Information
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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
- Easy to apply and remove, leaving no residue
Technical specifications
| Instrument | Viola, Viola | ||
| Covered position | first position | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this marker suitable for a 4/4 violin?
This model is designed for 4/4 violins, with a specified length of 325 mm.
Can it be used on a 35.5 cm (14 inch) viola?
The stated compatibility includes violas of 35.5 cm, or 14 inches. The guide is also intended for the violin.
Do the First Fret markers help in practicing first position?
Designed for beginners, this adhesive guide supports work in the first position. The visual markers facilitate finger placement during scales and initial pieces. Its approach was developed by violin teacher Dr. Phillip Coonce.
Does the guide alter the sound of the violin?
Its role is visual and does not aim to alter the tone. Proper application can encourage more stable intonation through better left-hand placement.
Are the fingerboard markers suitable for beginner children?
The use is intended for beginner musicians, both children and adults, notably within lessons, individual practice, or conservatory settings.



