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Fingerboard Decal for Violin or Viola
Violin Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16
Viola Sizes: 12, 13, 14, NEW! 15, 15.5, and 16 inches
Cello Sizes: 1/2, 3/4
(Cello sizes 1/8, 1/4, and 4/4 sold out and discontinued)

I sure wish something like this had been available back when I was starting to learn the violin! I use these decals for my beginning students.

This vinyl fingerboard decal easily solves one of the basic problems faced by beginning stringed instrument students -- where to put the fingers! When first starting out, there are so many different things that the student has to remember, and it helps a lot to have a visual indicator for finger position. Traditional method used by most teachers is to mark the positions with individual pieces of tape -- but that can leave a residue on the fingerboard, and cause the strings to buzz. In addition, the traditional tapes usually only indicate three or four notes, because they are difficult and time-consuming to place correctly. And, from what I've seen from the local orchestra teachers, they usually aren't put on in the right places. Then, because the tapes can be felt by the fingertips, the student becomes much more dependent on them than on the Don't Fret(tm).

The "Don't Fret" vinyl decal will last for about a year to 18 months in normal use (about the length of time the student will need it), and then will remove easily with little residue (easily cleaned). It is thin enough that it does not interfere with the strings, and doesn't make them buzz. It just makes it easier to learn to fiddle!

The first five positions are all clearly marked, which allows the student to learn the higher positions much earlier.

Easy to apply! Instructions provided.

$5.95 for Violin and Viola Sizes
$11.95 for Cello Sizes
I will be discontinuing the Cello sizes after current stock is gone.

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Shipping and Handling:
For Violin and Viola $1
For all Cello sizes $2
Please note that I do not ship outside of the US.

I combine shipping on multiple orders. No matter how many items you buy, shipping will be charged only for the one item with the highest shipping charge. For example, if you buy four items with a shipping charge of $2 each, and 3 items with a shipping charge of $3 each, your total shipping will be $3. Sometimes the PayPal shopping cart will overcharge for shipping, but I will refund the overcharge when I process your order.

Questions? Email Me

The Don't Fret (4/4 violin size shown) installed. (Violin sold separately!)

Howard Lee Harkness
Violinist and Teacher
Pro-Count, Inc.
3000 Custer Rd, #270 MS 353
Plano, TX 75075
214 269-1171

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		I do not plan to restock cello sizes after the current stock is sold. When these are gone, that's it!
Don't Fret for 4/4 violin Backordered. Expected back in stock August 20th, 2010	Don't Fret for 16-inch Viola	Don't Fret for 4/4 Cello -- Discontinued.
Don't Fret for 3/4 violin	Don't Fret for 15.5-inch Viola	Don't Fret for 3/4 Cello
Don't Fret for 1/2 violin	Don't Fret for 15-inch Viola	Don't Fret for 1/2 Cello
Don't Fret for 1/4 violin	Don't Fret for 14-inch Viola	Don't Fret for 1/4 Cello -- Discontinued.
Don't Fret for 1/8 violin	Don't Fret for 13-inch Viola	Don't Fret for 1/8 Cello -- Discontinued.

Last updated on August 15th, 2010

Don't Fret ®

I do not plan to restock cello sizes after the current stock is sold.When these are gone, that's it!

I do not plan to restock cello sizes after the current stock is sold.
When these are gone, that's it!