Should fingerboard tapes be used for beginner violinists ?

If you're teaching beginning adults it will depend on the experience of the adult. If they have a good ear they may not need any tapes at all. If they have trouble finding where to place the hand, but then are fine after that perhaps use just a first finger tape.

1. Should you use finger tape violin?
2. What kind of tape do you use on a violin fingerboard?
3. What tape can I use on violin?
4. Should you use violin stickers?

Should you use finger tape violin?

When you're learning the violin, there are so many things to remember: how to hold the bow, string names, and of course finger positions. ... Using violin tape helps with finger placement for beginners, making it easier to hit the right notes.

What kind of tape do you use on a violin fingerboard?

To assist beginning violinists, some violin teachers use thin strips of colored tape (e.g. 1/8" graphic chart tape or pinstripe auto detailing tape) to mark where students should place their fingers on the violin fingerboard.

What tape can I use on violin?

Painter's tape would be the best bet. I used to use it to cables on walls in college it doesn't really pull off paint so you should be good. Plus Painter's tape comes in blue normally but has other colors as well. I had a Don't Fret brand fingerboard sticker on my violin for probably 5 or 6 years before I took it off.

Should you use violin stickers?

Stickers are never accurate, and intonation is more than just putting your fingers in the right place. We play the violin, not the piano, so intonation depends on a lot of factors. ... This way your hands will learn to follow your internal hearing and in time won't need stickers or extra help.