# Fingering Strings • — Interactive Fingering Guide

> Interactive fingering guide for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Q. Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering-strings/id375689184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering-strings/id375689184/reviews.md

## What is Fingering Strings?

The highest rated and most comprehensive fingering guide available for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (Simandl and Rabbath positions). Includes double stops! Decide which hand position would be best for the interval or passage. Instantly switch between written note and piano key at the touch of a button.

Support for Key Signatures to more easily find a fingering in the music you're working on.

• Hand Positions: 15 positions on the Violin, 15 positions on the Viola, 16 positions on the Cello, and 12 Simandl positions or 6 Rabbath positions on the Double Bass.
• Display "beginner tape" on the fingerboard as well as string names and colors.
• Notate one or two notes in Treble, Alto, Tenor or Bass clef.

How to Use:
  Pick a written note (touch the staff) and have the fingering displayed and concert pitch played. Touch a button and reveal the note on the piano. 
  Play a concert pitch on the piano, and have that pitch's fingering displayed. Touch a button and reveal the transposed note written on the staff. 

Written and concert pitches are the same for all but the double bass, which transposes, sounding an octave below what is written.

• Use the ‘Play' button to repeatedly hear the note or interval being displayed.

Selecting a Pitch:
  Using the Staff (transposed for the current instrument): Simply touch and slide up and down on the staff to select the note, slide to the right or left of the note for sharps and flats.
  Using the Piano (concert pitch): drag in the area below the keyboard to move the keyboard, touch to play notes, touch & slide to change the pitch. When you glissando up the keyboard, notes will be notated as a raised value (sharps), when you glissando down, notes will be notated as lowered values (flats).
  Use the up and down arrows to move chromatically up and down without touching the music staff or piano keyboard.

## Key features

- Comprehensive hand position guides
- Double stop fingering
- Beginner tape display
- Switch between written note and piano key
- Multiple clef support
- Playable concert pitch audio

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingering-strings/id375689184/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Upper view of fingerboard is not not visible

*2024-05-05*

For those interested in playing in high position, this app fails to show that part of the fingerboard. Otherwise this app would be useful for me.

Oops,
My mistake - to see the upper part of the fingerboard just touch the screen view and drag your finger up. 
Nice app!

### 1/5 — Won’t play. Just shuts down. I would like a refund.

*2022-11-30*

Does not work.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry you’re having difficulties with it. I can only suggest deleting and reinstalling the app, or power-cycling the device.

### 1/5 — Not worth price.

*2018-05-28*

Stay away from this app. Not worth the price at all. I thought there was a whole lot more to
This app. But what you see in the pics is all you get. Maybe worth .99 but not 8 bucks geez. 

Don’t buy. Just google the info you are looking for.

**Developer response:** What you see and read in the description is what you get. I don’t know what surprise you expected, but I’d be interested in any improvements you would recommend.

### 1/5 — There are no options what so ever.

*2017-11-03*

It shows the note, note name, finger position on the string and plays the sound. That is it.

**Developer response:** It also shows possible hand positions for the pitch. What options are you expecting?

### 5/5 — Mitch

*2017-02-09*

Clear. Concise. Comprehensive.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2016-04-30*

Very comprehensive, easy to use, and aesthetically pleasing.

### 5/5 — Indispensable for the school string teacher

*2015-06-27*

This is a great tool for teachers. I admit to not always remembering every position on the chin strings being a low string specialist. This app helps immensely. Nicely executed. Just one request, is it possible to integrate this with the scale app to get scale fingerlings as well?

### 3/5 — Basic but good start

*2013-03-05*

Would be really useful is if you could visualise scales and arpeggios (and adjust to your own fingerings). Would be great for helping to memorise.

### 4/5 — Very usefull app

*2012-12-06*

Very practical, can improve on the user interface

### 5/5 — Very useful in music education

*2011-12-10*

Very useful reference tool for the string educator. A couple of bugs but hopefully the next couple of updates will fix everything!

## Frequently asked questions about Fingering Strings

### What instruments does Fingering Strings support?

Fingering Strings provides detailed fingering guides for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. It covers multiple position systems for each instrument, including Simandl and Rabbath for the Double Bass.

### How many hand positions are available in Fingering Strings?

The app offers a comprehensive range of hand positions: 15 for Violin, 15 for Viola, 16 for Cello, and 12 Simandl or 6 Rabbath positions for Double Bass.

### Can Fingering Strings display beginner tapes on the fingerboard?

Yes, Fingering Strings can display a "beginner tape" on the fingerboard to help new players visualize finger placement. It also shows string names and colors for added clarity.

### Does Fingering Strings have ads?

No, Fingering Strings does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What is the price of Fingering Strings?

Fingering Strings is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. This grants you full access to all its features and content.

### On which devices can I use Fingering Strings?

Fingering Strings is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience on these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Fingering Strings updated?

The app was last updated on December 21, 2022, with version 7.0. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions over time.

### What is the age rating for Fingering Strings?

Fingering Strings has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-06-17

Support for Key Signatures to more easily find a fingering in the music you're working on. 
Minor updates and stability improvements.

### 7.0 — 2022-12-21

Minor updates and stability improvements.

### 6.2 — 2019-01-14

Minor updates and stability improvements.

### 6.1 — 2018-10-09

minor updates and bug fixes.

### 6.0 — 2017-11-05

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X

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