Why isn't my violin/viola/cello/double bass staying in tune?

Modified on Fri, 21 Jun at 4:18 PM

Orchestral stringed instruments may go out of tune for various reasons, ranging from changing weather conditions to slipping pegs and as a result, re-tuning daily is quite common.


If you find you need to re-tune more often than this, we would suggest checking the tuning pegs are pushed in enough to hold the string in place. 


If you notice it slipping, try pushing the peg in more whilst turning and this should help.

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