Bonmusica - 4/4 Full size, adjustable, violin shoulder rest in metal.

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And we help you play better, too. But really, you have to feel good first because if it hurts, you’ll quit like any sane human would. These are the two main characteristics that you want to be able to adjust on your violin’s shoulder rest, as adjusting the shoulder rest’s height will allow you to fill the space that is between your chin and your shoulder nicely. Guarneri - Instruments made in this style come from a family of early master luthiers from Cremona, Italy in 1600s and 1700s. Guarneri, or the Latin Guarnerius, instruments tend to have a slightly wider lower bout than a Stradivarius and proponents of this model appreciate the slightly stronger or deeper lower end tones as a result of this design. The Guarneri family produced what have been regarded as the second most famous violins in the violin world, behind their more financially successful rival, Stradivari, though the instruments themselves are equally masterful. Then you’d play the scale in the reversed rhythm, starting with 16th, dotted 8th, 16th, dotted 8th…..so this time your 1st finger gets the short note, and 2nd finger gets the long note.

Pro Tip: All of Fiddleheads' 900 series violins and most of our master grade violins are made in one of the many stunning Guarneri templates, del Gesù's "Cannone" or "Cannon" model. World famous violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini's favourite instrument over his career was the original Guarneri del Gesù Cannone violin. The instrument was played by many distinguished players for centuries before being "retired" from constant use in 2004 as a measure of extending its life. Your choice to play with or without a shoulder rest should reside in what you are comfortable with. Pro Tip: Most of the time when someone's bow is hard to tighten, the hairs are loose or it's just not performing right, it's because a plug has come loose. Positions - In the violin world this means the flexible placement of the left hand up and down the fingerboard. Beginners start in a root place of "first position," with their index or first finger just above the nut. Second position is played when the hand "shifts," or moves up the fingerboard, slightly to place first finger where second finger was in the first position. Third position, the first finger sits atop where third finger was, and so on.Helpful Hint: Unlike many shops all my instruments are made from solid wood, no veneers, with the exception of my Voxy Astute bow which is made with a carbon core and a beautiful Pernambuco veneered exterior. As you are shopping for a violin shoulder rest, you will come across many options in various colors, shapes, and sizes.

Varnish - Similar to what you see on furniture, but with tonal qualities in mind beyond aesthetics, varnish is tree resin or sap dissolved in an oil or other chemical that, when applied to tonewood in liquid state, dries to form a clear, shiny and hard protective surface. Most violins are made with either an oil or spirit varnish and though violinists have nearly dogmatic opinions on which is better, but in my more neutral and educated opinion, what matters most is how the violin sounds. Fun Fact: Groblicz worked with sycamore maple and our Polish maker Tomasz Kowalski also prefers with this lovely material. If you are in a situation where you are required to carry two instruments around – a violinand a viola perhaps or two violins if you use one for teaching purposes, it will make your life so much easier to have both in one case.

A double violin or violin/viola combination case is a must for any musician living the hectic lifestyle of the 21st century! Modern combination cases are strong, light and compact, and often can accommodate up to eight bows as well.

I believe you can accomplish ALOT if you train your 2 fingers to play as efficiently and RELAXED as possible. Fun Fact: Many fiddlers play at the tip as it takes less wrist control, but does make rapid string crossing tiring on the bow arm.Comfort is one of the most important things that you will want to pay attention to as you are shopping for a shoulder rest for your violin. I found it almost impossible to use the Poly-Pad straight out of the box–I had to put a piece of carpet gripper between the viola and the pad to keep it from slipping around on the instrument. Conductors Batons Conductors Batons Conductors Batons with a choice of handle shape and materiel and length of shaft Mother of Pearl - Sometimes confused with Abalone, this is a colourful, almost prismatic material obtained from the inside of shells of oysters, mussels, and (ironically) abalone. It can be found in shells of salt and freshwater species and is implemented as a decorative inlay on bows ( slide and eye) as well as other fittings and sometimes (novelty) violins themselves.

I have the SAME PROBLEM!!! But, never fear…..I have some ways to fix it, I just haven’t bothered to fix mine yet, since I only use my Kun on my second fiddle….but it drives me batty too….every time I take the violin from my shoulder…plop….it goes on the floor. Fun Fact: Most student players' comfortable range extends to 3rd position, to the D above "super" C, shown in the treble clef above the two top ledger lines over the treble staff.Helpful Hint: Not all cases have room inside for a BonMusica shoulder rest, so you may need a separate bag to carry it and your music. These cases I sell accommodate a Bon Musica, and these cases are likely but not guaranteed to accommodate one. Shoulder rests come in many shapes, from flat to extremely curvy. The variations in the shapes of shoulder rest helpviolinists choose shoulder rests that work for their body proportions.

With advancements in shoulder rest technologies, there are a multitude of ways to adjust them to your exact needs.

Bonmusica Viola shoulder rest

Personal Story: I was the Concertmaster of my high school orchestra for three years in California in the 90s and the Assistant Concertmaster for a year before that. More recently I served for several years as the Concertmaster of both community orchestras in my city, the Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra (Baroque and Classical music in period costume) and the Thompson Valley Orchestra (performing pops/film scores & classics).