When it comes to violin strings, you get what you pay for. Cheap strings will break more easily than more expensive strings. They also tend to stretch unreliably, causing the string to start to unravel soon after being put on the violin. Have a look around for a brand of strings that ...
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- First, tighten the bow by gently turning the tension screw. A good rule for the correct tightness is to adjust a violin bow so that the hairs are no further than a pea-size away from the stick. (Often, a pencil placed on its end is used to gauge the amount of space.) - Don’...
If the bow hair does not 'stick' on the strings, it needs more; otherwise it is good to play. Put some more rosin and repeat step (1). Just be careful not to put too much rosin on the bow. If you put too much, the bow won't slide on the strings, it will be stuck. When...
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Many violinists suggest that the violin should be about halfway between your chin and your ear. However, it still depends on how comfortable you are of positioning your violin. Here are somequick tipson how to position the violin: Stand up straight and in a neutral position (this means tha...
Change one string at a time.If you remove all the strings and relieve the pressure on the top of the bass, the sound post (wooden dowel under the G-side bridge foot spanning front to back) can fall. It’s held in only by the pressure of the bridge against the top of the bass. ...
At Fiddlershop we care a lot about how our instruments are set up for them to sound their best. Equally important to the instrument itself, is how your instrument fits you. If you play on the wrong size violin, it might lead to pain, fatigue and injury. It also makes it harder to ...
On an instrument channel, a low pass filter is useful in filtering out unwanted high frequency content from a signal; for example, cutting out some of the piercing high tones of a flute or cutting out the shrill sound of a violin bow passing over the strings. ...
First loosen the string tension and remove the bridge. In many cases the soundpost will now fall; if not, you can push it over with a small object through the f-holes. Wrap the bridge generously in tissue paper or cloth and place it under the tailpiece. Tighten the strings slightly to...