The mute is indeed a great thing. I just got one and the difference in volume is amazing. With it I'm at once at "room volume", which does of course have the drawback that my neighbours won't be able to enjoy my practicing any longer...
I like the idea of the bow hold jig. IVE NEVER OWNED ONE BUT WOULD CONSIDER ONE IF NEED BE. THE BEST THING IS HAVE A LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN EACH BOW FINGER.
One more tip I would add, tune each time before you play. If you get out of the habit of tuning and your strings are off, you'll be in such a confused way not knowing what you're doing wrong.
Thank you for these tips.I bought a used violin recently, and have been making some progress. It came with a sponge for a shoulder rest, which I used at the beginning but disliked. So now I use nothing. Is that a reasonable option, or does it limit me in ways of which I am yet unaware?
Hi David, are you teaching yourself, or do you have someone to monitor your setup? In any case, there’s nothing wrong with going without a shoulder rest, as long as your violin is able to securely stay under your chin without you holding it up with your left hand or shoulder.
@@TheTuneProject Thank you for your response. I am doing this without any teacher, although I have watched a number of videos on CZcams. Do you think it would be worth it to find a teacher? I can see where it might be useful. Do you do online teaching?
@@briteness I'm self taught for 20 years, I do use a rest, but if if feels comfortable to not use one, then you might be fine. My neck is long and would make it so uncomfortable for me.
I once had an orchestral mute but it left me in my various travels. These days I practice on an cheap electric fiddle without plugging it in to anything. It is CRAZY heavy due to the full body but I think\know that helps me when I pickup my playing instrument. My mind tells me something about 'Weight and finger agility' and I hear that but I tell my mind to shut up. LOL I'll figure it out...again.
I really enjoy it ( I used to put a rag on shouders and awalys used the fine tune thing), but I wish I knew ir before, like, if I've had watched thus video before, I was so far better than now. (facepalm)
The mute is indeed a great thing. I just got one and the difference in volume is amazing. With it I'm at once at "room volume", which does of course have the drawback that my neighbours won't be able to enjoy my practicing any longer...
Very nice advice! I’m not a fiddler, but teach orchestra and love to get other’s takes on important things for beginners.
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I like the idea of the bow hold jig. IVE NEVER OWNED ONE BUT WOULD CONSIDER ONE IF NEED BE. THE BEST THING IS HAVE A LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN EACH BOW FINGER.
One more tip I would add, tune each time before you play. If you get out of the habit of tuning and your strings are off, you'll be in such a confused way not knowing what you're doing wrong.
😂😂😂 I was addicted to the mute
Thank you for these tips.I bought a used violin recently, and have been making some progress. It came with a sponge for a shoulder rest, which I used at the beginning but disliked. So now I use nothing. Is that a reasonable option, or does it limit me in ways of which I am yet unaware?
Hi David, are you teaching yourself, or do you have someone to monitor your setup? In any case, there’s nothing wrong with going without a shoulder rest, as long as your violin is able to securely stay under your chin without you holding it up with your left hand or shoulder.
@@TheTuneProject Thank you for your response. I am doing this without any teacher, although I have watched a number of videos on CZcams. Do you think it would be worth it to find a teacher? I can see where it might be useful. Do you do online teaching?
I don't use a shoulder rest and I'm self taught for ten years. I joined a local orchestra to improve.
@@briteness I'm self taught for 20 years, I do use a rest, but if if feels comfortable to not use one, then you might be fine. My neck is long and would make it so uncomfortable for me.
I once had an orchestral mute but it left me in my various travels. These days I practice on an cheap electric fiddle without plugging it in to anything. It is CRAZY heavy due to the full body but I think\know that helps me when I pickup my playing instrument. My mind tells me something about 'Weight and finger agility' and I hear that but I tell my mind to shut up. LOL I'll figure it out...again.
That’s a good solution if you’re needing to play quietly!
I really enjoy it ( I used to put a rag on shouders and awalys used the fine tune thing), but I wish I knew ir before, like, if I've had watched thus video before, I was so far better than now. (facepalm)
I’d like to try the shoulder rest your using. What brand is it? I’m struggling with a standard KUN now and having issues
I use the Wolf Forte Primo