Try flat strings in studios and classrooms for teaching concepts, independent study, as a palate for improvisation or composition, and playing games!

Discover creative ways to use flat strings in the following subjects:

Flat Strings®

Our mission at Flat Strings is to empower string players with a visual, tactile approach to mastering fingerboard geography. By treating patterns as a musical vocabulary and fostering an awareness of each half step, our tool helps students build fluency and precision. We aim to strengthen ear-to-hand awareness, making musical exploration intuitive and paving the way for confident, expressive playing.

No more wasting time and paper making fingerboard charts!

Easily create and re-create finger patterns and key signature maps

using a sustainable, dry-erase and magnetic tool.

No mess. No waste. More learning!

Flat Strings stick to metal or magnetic surface.

White boards, fridges, and music stands!

Mark and wipe clean with dry erase markers.

How to Use

  • Blacken-out half steps to create finger patterns

  • Color code to compare patterns

  • Highlight intervals for targeted practice

  • Play games!

  • Finger Patterns

  • Scale Study

  • Note Identification

  • Intonation

  • Key Signatures

  • Composition

  • Improvisation

  • Building Chords

  • Ear Training and Dictation

  • Shifting

  • Score Anaylasis

  • and more…!

Inquiries & Orders

Use the form to inquire about single or multi-Flat Strings pack orders.

1 Flat Strings Pack contains

  • 1 set of 4 flat strings

  • 1 black and 1 colored dry-erase marker

  • 1 carrying case

    If you have questions or stories to share or would like to inquire about a bulk order for schools please complete the form on the left side of this page.

All Flat strings are hand made and large orders may take up to two weeks to ship.

School directors may place bulk orders and save with or without cases and markers.

Place back to school orders by July 4th!