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Learn violin. Feel the joy of playing.

Your first song in 10 minutes. On your own violin.

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Notes in tune and in time turn green. Missed one? Play it again.

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Learn violin, step by step.

Courses made by music teachers take you from your first notes to your first pieces, at your own pace.

Tuner with string selection Tune each string before you play.
Fingering chart See where your fingers go for every note.
Slow it down Practice hard passages at 80% or 60% speed.

It's never too late to start.

Never played? Start with your very first notes.
Played as a kid? Choose your course and pick up where you left off.

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Getting started with the violin

The violin has no frets, so every note depends on where your fingers land. That is why playing in tune takes practice, and why it helps to know right away whether a note was in tune. tonestro shows you.

Short, regular practice usually helps more than one long session a week. Practice hard passages slowly first, then bring them up to speed.

Many adults come back to the violin after years away. You don’t have to start from zero: choose the course that fits and go on from there.

What you need

Your own violin and bow
An iPhone, iPad or Android phone with an internet connection
A few minutes on most days

Not just violin. The whole family.

One plan for up to six people. Everyone picks their own instrument.

See the Family Plan

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Questions about learning violin

Can I learn the violin as an adult beginner?

Yes. Many people start the violin as adults. tonestro goes step by step, at your own pace, and shows you right away what to practice again.

Do I need my own violin?

Yes. tonestro is made for real acoustic instruments: you play your own violin, and tonestro works through the microphone of your phone or tablet.

Does tonestro help me play in tune?

Yes. While you play, tonestro checks your pitch and your rhythm. There is also a tuner with string selection.

Do I need to read music?

No. The courses teach you to read music step by step, and you can show note names while you learn.

How soon will I play my first violin song?

In your first 10 minutes. You play one or two notes along with a real song and a band: small at first, but real music. Full speed comes later, step by step.

Which devices can I use?

Violin lessons run on iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or newer) and on Android phones (Android 8 or newer, at least 4 GB of memory). tonestro needs an internet connection.

What does it cost?

You can try tonestro free for 7 days with the yearly plan. The app shows you the price before you buy. If you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you won’t be charged. You can cancel in the app under Profile → Settings → Manage Subscription.