Don't Fret Fingerboard Marker for Viola

Make learning the viola fingerboard easier and more intuitive with the Don’t Fret® Fingerboard Marker. Designed as a visual guide for beginning violists, the decal helps students develop accurate finger placement while learning notes, scales, intervals, and common finger patterns.

The Don’t Fret® decal features 12 lines representing a complete chromatic octave. Five white lines and seven colored lines are arranged in a pattern similar to the black and white keys of a piano. This makes it easier for students and teachers to visualize whole steps, half steps, keys (tonalities), scales, and finger patterns directly on the instrument.

The marker applies to the fingerboard and provides a clear reference while students build confidence, muscle memory, and intonation skills.

Available Sizes

This viola version is available for 15", 15.5", and 16" violas. Choose the size that corresponds to the body length of your viola.

Looking for a Fractional Viola Size?

For smaller violas, use our Don't Fret Fingerboard Marker for Violin. The corresponding violin sizes fit the following fractional violas:

• 14" viola: Choose 4/4 violin
• 13" viola: Choose 3/4 violin
• 12" viola: Choose 1/2 violin
• 11" viola: Choose 1/4 violin

Free Installation with Instrument Purchase

Purchasing a Don’t Fret® Fingerboard Marker and a viola at the same time? Simply leave a note during checkout requesting installation, and our team will install it on your instrument free of charge before it ships.