Viva La Vida Tutorial

Viva La Vida (Spanish for Long Live Life) is a song written by Coldplay in 2008. The title was inspired by a painting by Frida Khalo of the same name. This remains one of the band’s most popular songs to this day.

This version of the tune is in A Major, meaning there are 3 sharps, F#, C#, and G#. There will be high 2nd fingers on all strings and high 3rd fingers on G and D strings. Additionally, there are many syncopated rhythms. If you’re having trouble with those, practice them first without the tie.

Click here to access the Viva la Vida violin sheet music.