---
product_id: 14063015
title: "First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola"
brand: "don't fret"
price: "VT3064"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14063015-first-fret-for-1-2-violin-12-viola
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# 4 colored lines Clean removal Made in USA First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola

**Brand:** don't fret
**Price:** VT3064
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎻 Unlock Your Musical Potential with Style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola by don't fret
- **How much does it cost?** VT3064 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14063015-first-fret-for-1-2-violin-12-viola)

## Best For

- don't fret enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted don't fret brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crafted with Care:** Proudly made in the USA, supporting local craftsmanship.
- • **Precision Alignment:** Guidelines ensure perfect finger placement every time.
- • **Seamless Application:** Decal removes without residue, keeping your instrument pristine.
- • **Designed for Beginners:** Tailored for 1/2 violins and 12” violas, making learning fun.
- • **Transform Your Practice:** Elevate your beginner's journey with clear visual cues.

## Overview

The First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola is a beginner-friendly decal featuring four colored lines for easy note identification. It includes printed guidelines for precise finger alignment and is designed for clean removal, ensuring your instrument remains in top condition. Proudly made in the USA, this product is perfect for young musicians starting their musical journey.

## Description

First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola

## Features

- The decal removes absolutely cleanly from the instrument.
- Uses four colored lines to indicate the first position beginner notes
- Guidelines are printed to help properly align on the fingerboard
- Country of Origin: United States

## Images

![First Fret for 1/2 Violin / 12” Viola - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QhmpRCAgL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great for beginner!
  

*by K***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2012*

My daughter started out with red tape that her teacher taped up.  Those are a bit wide and made a big difference in tone depending how she placed her finger.  I bought first fret sticker here on amazon.  What an improvement it made in the tone!  In addition, the regular tape feels bumpy but this sticker is flat on the fingerboard, so it's only visual, fingers don't feel the lines.  This helps to get used to not having any markings later.  There is another type similar to this first fret, called don't fret.  Don't fret is much longer and more useful for practicing other than 1st position.  Don't fret also has white lines for half steps... so more lines.  My daughter wanted to look "professional" and insisted on taking her first fret sticker off 3 days before her first recital.  She played her piece with closed eyes so she wanted to look cool and thought she was ready for no lines.  We took it off to find out that she wasn't mentally ready for it.  She wanted to look at her fingers and plain black was messing her tone up.  Right before recital was a bad time to change things.  We rushed to a local music store and they didn't have first fret, only don't fret.  We put that on but too many lines was confusing.  It's easier to know that you must put your finger between two colored lines for natural C than have every single position with lines.  Too many lines!  We ended up blacking out the white lines with sharpie and also cutting off the sticker to 1st position.  If your child is just starting, this is a wonderful simple sticker.  I would highly recommend it.  Just keep in mind that you have to make sure that distance is just right from nut to bridge.  If it's different, adjust the bridge, otherwise the tone will be off:  it's just physics and what sound you get is all relative to the length of the strings.  Right after my daughter's recital, we have upgraded to 3/4 violin and bought 3/4 don't fret sticker:  we did use sharpie to black out the white lines and left the longer sticker to help learn more than just 1st position.  IMHO, don't fret just is overkill with lines, less helpful that way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Easy to use
  

*by K***D on Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019*

I bought an electric violin after not playing for 20 years.  I really needed a refresher so I snagged one of the First Frets to put on my 4/4 violin.  It is so easy to put on and it helps immensely.  Perfect for beginners or people like me who just forgot where my fingers go.  I know after a while of muscle memory, I won't need it anymore so I'll eventually peel it back off, but for now - I'm so thankful this exists!  I plan on buying another for my 2 year old grandson for when I start teaching him in the next year or two.  Well worth the few bucks it costs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fiddlin help for beginners
  

*by S***. on Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019*

These little stickers are great for raw beginners. I am one, and they help a lot. Accurate, easy to see. My only gripe is that it’s very difficult to peel the decal off of the backing paper, and if you to h the adhesive, it sticks poorly st that spot to the fingerboard.But, they are designed to peel off of the fingerboard when not needed any more. That’s a good point, but it has its draw backs. Don’t touch the sticky bit. It’s easy to align with the fingerboard, too. I just used a knife to touch it with, instead of my fingers. All in all, it’s very useful. Lid buy them again.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*