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TUNING

There are 4 strings on the violin, viola, cello and double bass. While the strings of the violin, viola and cello are tuned a fifth apart, those of the double bass are tuned a fourth apart.

VIOLIN
* 8va: An octave higher than the written notes

VIOLA

CELLO

DOUBLE BASS
*8ve: An octave lower than the written notes