Fantastic Finger Guide for Violas | Stringed Musical Instruments | Fingerboard and Fretboard Stickers for Learning All Notes | Kids/Adult Beginner Viola Finger Guide | 13" Size

I began learning viola over thirty years ago with the colored tapes you put on the viola. What I liked about tape strips is you can feel them when your fingers move across the neck, that's one thing this product doesn't have; but what I didn't like about tapes was the guesswork in trying to get them in exactly the correct place, and sometimes having to replace them as they gunk up on the edges. This product is one solid piece, so it's smooth -- no tape edges your fingers can feel (that's a toss up whether it's a pro or con), and I tested the placement of the notes, and it is correct on my viola. Further, I love the additional information this product provides, which isn't provided by simple tape strips. Loving it so far, but time will tell. My only concern is how it might affect my viola when removing it (we'll find out in a few years!). I'm using it to teach my son how to play the very same viola that I grew up playing. (He found my viola, and wants to play it.)

I’ve been very impressed with these stickers over the last 6 months - they really boost my confidence while playing in our church orchestra, I’ve never played In front of people because I usually sound pitchy. But having the markings has made it so easy to shift positions and learn the scales.

Good for my daughter who plays the viola it helped her find the notes easier and learn it better

With 2 cuts, this will accurately fit a 16.5 inch Viola. Per the Rule of 18, these are the “fret” spacings for a 16.5” Viola with a 15” nut to bridge spacing: 1st: 21mm, 2nd: 41mm, 3rd: 60mm, 4th: 78mm, 5th: 95mm, 6th: 111mm, 7th: 126mm. With two cuts as pictured, you can accommodate the 16.5” spacing with the 15.5” finger guide. Tip: With a sharp pencil, make lines on either side of the fingerboard at the fret intervals measured up from the nut as described above. Then, cut the finger guide and simply apply the 3 cut pieces according to your pencil fret markings.

Works with viola.

Very accurate. Would recommend for any beginner.

The product is helping me greatly with my hand position in the fingerboard. I love it

The only good thing: Sticker is easy to apply. It is slightly off (note-wise) for a 16 inch viola despite what seller says.Most importantly - you CAN NOT SEE the notes / letters!! - the sticker is pointless. Once applied, even from a top view (not holding viola at shoulder to play) you can't easily see the letters. But, when you are playing - they are impossible to see. So this reference sticker - not worth buying. Buy pin striping. Mark your frets so you can feel them when you have your fingers on the viola strings. Learn the old way ;)See pictures - top view vs playing view (both impossible to see/use)If I could I'd get a refund for this item. :(

My daughter loves them, she says its makes learning the viola so much easier.

Works well