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Don't Fret FF121 First Fret Beginners Fingering Decal for 4/4 Violin and 14-Inch Viola

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violin + viola
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4/4 Violin and 14" Viola
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Product Description

No more tedious and messy taping. Easy to apply, durable & effective. Save time and money, plus just watch how quickly beginning programs will improve. Students gain security & immediate feedback on their intonation. Color-coded basic model makes coordinating group classes easy & simple for both teacher & student. Developed in conjunction with Dr. Phillip Coonce, the inventor of the original Don't Fret, these exclusive basic decals are available packaged, or in bulk for additional savings.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
753 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the difficulty of the violin training aid. They say it's very helpful for beginners and a good training tool. They also appreciate the ease of use, saying it'll apply to the violin effortlessly. Customers say it serves its purpose and works well. However, some customers have reported issues with the fit, saying the marker is too small and won't fit a 4/4 violin. Opinions are mixed on adhesion, visibility, placement, and accuracy.

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41 customers mention41 positive0 negative

Customers find the difficulty of the stringed instruments to be easy. They say it's a good training tool, and it makes learning violin so much easier. Customers also say it works great for learning the notes of beginning violin, and is perfect for the continued tutelage of a beginner.

"These little stickers are great for raw beginners. I am one, and they help a lot. Accurate, easy to see...." Read more

"...It is so easy to put on and it helps immensely. Perfect for beginners or people like me who just forgot where my fingers go...." Read more

"...It makes learning finger placement so much easier" Read more

"...This is a great product for a beginner, but when you take it off, it does leave a impression of where the sticker was, and is hard to get it back to..." Read more

27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers find the sticker easy to apply to their violin. They say it's better looking than tape, doesn't obstruct the string, and is effortless to put on the instrument.

"...It is so easy to put on and it helps immensely. Perfect for beginners or people like me who just forgot where my fingers go...." Read more

"Easy to put on the instrument and doesn't obstruct the string and/or fingers...." Read more

"...In this way it was easy enough applied." Read more

"Easy to apply. Sticks well, and does not affect the tone or sound of the violin. Good for learning finger position. Recommended." Read more

27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the violin tape. They say it works well, serves its purpose, and is very useful. Some mention that it helps amazingly and is better than individual tapes.

"...All in all, it’s very useful. Lid buy them again." Read more

"...It is so easy to put on and it helps immensely. Perfect for beginners or people like me who just forgot where my fingers go...." Read more

"Placed on the neck properly it works perfectly." Read more

"Soo much better than individual tapes. It has stayed on very well so far (2 months in)." Read more

14 customers mention7 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the product. Some mention that it sticks well, is easy to stick on, and has stayed on very well. However, others say that the adhesive is hard to remove, leaves glue behind, and the sticker won't stay down on the sides very well, and one of the stickers is coming off.

"Soo much better than individual tapes. It has stayed on very well so far (2 months in)." Read more

"...off of the backing paper, and if you to h the adhesive, it sticks poorly st that spot to the fingerboard...." Read more

"Easy to apply. Sticks well, and does not affect the tone or sound of the violin. Good for learning finger position. Recommended." Read more

"The sticker won't stay down on the sides very well so I had to trim it and even when I lay it down really well, it still has bubbles and looks uneven." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the visibility of the stringed instruments. Some mention that it's easy to see the different colors, while others say that it is hard to see.

"...I am one, and they help a lot. Accurate, easy to see...." Read more

"...make it better would be if the lines were raised as they are sometimes difficult to see." Read more

"...Visually easy to see the different colors." Read more

"...Once in the correct position, it does it's job. The lines are very easy to see." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the placement of the fretboard decal. Some mention that it's easy to install and depicts accurate fret placement. They say it'll stick readily and seems to line up properly. However, others say that the positioning was different then instructions, repositioning the decal isn't really possible, and it'd be a little fiddly to place perfectly.

"...Don’t touch the sticky bit. It’s easy to align with the fingerboard, too. I just used a knife to touch it with, instead of my fingers...." Read more

"...This does not go above first position nor mark half steps. That may be what you want...." Read more

"...for first position for all those beginners like me moving the positions is very easy just move your fingers down one fret line then the spacing..." Read more

"Violin teacher said this was a little fiddly to place perfectly, but my daughter loves it and says it makes playing so much easier those that all..." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the stringed instruments. Some mention that it's very accurate, while others say that it is misleading and confusing.

"...I am one, and they help a lot. Accurate, easy to see...." Read more

"In my personal experience the product is inaccurate. When placing a finger on any of the indicating lines my notes were all sharp...." Read more

"...They are decently accurate if you’re just starting, but as most players know, once you get to a certain level you have to hear the notes and adjust..." Read more

"Violin or country fiddle. If applied the right way this item is very accurate. Always double check tuning with an electronic tuner." Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the stringed instruments. They mention that the size is wrong, the fretting marker is too small, and that there is no option to select the size. Some customers also say that the title is not clear.

"The first one got the wrong size and same with the next 3 untill the 4th one." Read more

"...THE FRETTING MARKER IS TOO SMALL FOR ANY OF THOSE INSTRUMENTS. THE PICTURE AND TITLE ARE COMPLETELY MISLEADING." Read more

"Fits child violin perfectly. Can't feel the lines but they are very easily seen...." Read more

"Thank you but it was the wrong size for my student" Read more

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Great product.
It serves it’s purpose. Easy instructions. Good price. Worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
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