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How do you play a B flat major scale on violin?

1. Place your first finger on the A string, one whole step above the open string.

2. Place your second finger on the D string, one whole step above your first finger.

3. Place your third finger on the G string, one half-step above your second finger.

4. Place your fourth finger on the A string, one whole step above your third finger.

5. Place your thumb on the D string, one whole step below the open string.

6. Play the scale from bottom to top, and then back down again.

Here is a diagram of the finger placement for the B flat major scale on the violin:

![B-flat major scale on the violin](https://i.imgur.com/5JqP7fJ.png)

Here is a video demonstration of how to play the B flat major scale on the violin:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_O-jK6x02k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_O-jK6x02k)

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