22 Instruments, 340+ Fingerings

Each instrument has unique pitch tendencies. Virtuosic knows them all and guides you in real-time.

Brass

Trumpet

Range: F♯3 to C6

Bright, powerful sound. Common pitch tendencies: 1-3 valve combos sharp, specific slide adjustments needed.

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French Horn

Range: F♯2 to C6

Rich, mellow tone. 6th partial tends sharp, 7th partial very flat. Hand position in bell crucial.

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Trombone

Range: E2 to B♭4+

Full, resonant sound. Slide positions require constant micro-adjustments for perfect intonation.

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Euphonium

Range: B♭1 to B♭4+

Warm, lyrical brass voice. Similar tendencies to trombone with valve combinations.

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Tuba

Range: E1 to F4

Foundation of brass section. Large bore means temperature sensitivity and breath support critical.

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Woodwinds

Flute

Range: C4 to C7

Pure, silvery tone. Third octave tends sharp, low register can be breathy and flat.

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Piccolo

Range: D5 to C8

Highest woodwind. Entire range tends sharp, requires careful embouchure control.

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Clarinet

Range: E3 to G6+

"Throat tones" (D4-G4) notably sharp, altissimo requires alternate fingerings.

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Oboe

Range: B♭3 to A6

Penetrating, expressive. Reed-dependent intonation, half-hole technique essential.

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Bassoon

Range: B♭1 to E5

Bass voice of woodwinds. Complex fingering system with flick keys and half-holes for intonation.

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Alto Saxophone

Range: B♭3 to F6 (written)

Jazz and classical favorite. Low notes flat if underblown, middle C♯/D/E♭ tend sharp.

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Tenor Saxophone

Range: B♭2 to F5 (written)

Rich, full-bodied sound. Similar tendencies to alto, requires mouthpiece adjustments.

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Baritone Saxophone

Range: A3 to E♭5 (concert)

Powerful low voice. Same sharp/flat tendencies as other saxes, larger bore affects response.

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Soprano Saxophone

Range: B♭3 to F6 (written)

Highest saxophone. Notoriously finicky intonation, requires precise embouchure and breath.

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Strings

Violin

Range: G3 to E7+

Expressive, versatile. Intonation entirely player-controlled, requires constant ear training.

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Viola

Range: C3 to E6+

Alto voice of strings. C string can be muddy, higher positions require precise finger placement.

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Cello

Range: C2 to A5+

Warm, singing tone. Thumb position shifts critical for upper register intonation.

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Double Bass

Range: E1 to G4+

Foundation of orchestra. Large distances between notes demand excellent muscle memory.

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Guitar

Range: E2 to E6+

Fretted but not foolproof. Pressing too hard causes sharpness, higher frets need setup compensation.

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Bass Guitar

Range: B0 to G4+

Harmonic foundation. Low frequencies challenge pitch perception, setup and light touch critical.

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Ukulele

Range: C4 to A5+

Short scale amplifies fretting pressure effects. Re-entrant tuning and nylon strings need special attention.

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Voice

Voice (All Types)

Range: Varies by voice type

Most personal instrument. Passaggio notes tend flat, breath support foundation for intonation.

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