13 Hacks to AVOID a WHISTLING E String on the Violin
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Not sure why your violin E string whistles, doesn't speak or gives a horrible noise? Use this video as a checklist and I'm sure your E string problem will be solved. No need to switch to the viola ;). Let me know in the comments which hack worked for you!
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I have been playing the violin for 1 week so I am watching lots of youtube beginner videos. I learnt so much from your video which has encouraged me alot. Also your violin looks so beautiful I wonder how old it is? it looks very special. Many thanks from England!
Thank you for your tips on cleaning and making it sound good, Zlata. In my first year playing violin, sometimes i get some unexpected squeaks on the e string, But from my 3rd thru 9th year which is today, it sounded fine, but i'd be careful if i peg tune the e string because it'll break real easy, and that is a little risky and embarrassing. I appreciate your demonstrations. Hugs from America!
Hugs from Holland!
I had big issues with this on my student violin. A Warchal helix string (Amber, IIRC) eliminated that problem. Later, I used a Kaplan KS311W (aluminum would steel core) which was also sounds less harsh and metallic, which is very welcome on that violin. The new violin is more resonant, and needs the brightness of a standard E string to sound balanced, so I suspect the KS311W would just sound dull on that one. It was also pretty hard to provoke whistling on it in the first place, but now I'm using a helix E strring anyway, as that's what comes with the Warchal Timbre set I have on now. It actually does sound warmer and cleaner than the plain E string did, but still bright and clear enough for good balance, so I think the helix is a good solution if you want to solve a whistling problem without losing the brightness.
Thanks for that tip! How do you like the Timbre strings?
@@violinlounge I'm really liking them! Good dynamic range with a rich, expressive tone available at all times, also in high positions. Maybe not as forgiving as Pirazzi Gold for loud, powerful playing, but they can certainly deliver some power. Difficult to tell exactly without a direct A/B comparison, but my impression is that the Timbres have a more brittle, nuanced tone, which I prefer.
Also, I was worried about the price of these, but curiosity got the better of me, and I put my first set on the student violin. Worked great there too - and they were still not showing any obvious tone or tuning issues six months later! Those are still on that (now mostly retired) violin. So, if that's representative, they're actually pretty affordable long term, considering that my Pirazzi Gold set started going dull and having tuning issues after about two months on that same violin.
I didnt know about the plastic guard. Changing this made all the difference, and I’ll paying attention to the other pointers too. Thank you so much!
Glad they are helpful!
You are a great teacher 👍🏼
Thank you, Jasmin!
Thank you Zlata, I have just purchased a new bow muesing c3 wich is just wooow . And my e string started to whistle everytime! And the same with my old bow.... I changed the e-string with a spare warchal amber I had and that was the solution. It appears that the thomastik orchestra e string gets old very fast ....
Great you fixed it!
This is awesome information information and needed right now. I can't blame my violin or bow. I have my new bow that I told you about...handmade in Brazil. Humidity changes constantly here in Alaska. But I think string changes..arm and hand, is the problem. I am performing Largo next week. It is slow, so your information was super helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I really needed this!
Happy to help!
Excellent information! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Zlata, very comprehensive video on this topic. Very well done, my compliments! For me and my self monitoring, my worst offenders are an occasional incorrect bowing lane or my left index finger muting the E string, but your point set was all encompassing indeed. 👍😎😘👨🏻
Ps> ♥️ that Blouse !!
Excellent!
Good one Zlata. Question, do you think some of us might benefit from getting a heavy e or would it sound just as shrill but louder ?
This all depends on the type of string and your violin. I'd say try one out.
Hi. I had a wicked E whistle until I tried a Larsen Tzigane Stark E. My instrument is a bit overly bright. Balance of strings are stark G and D, med A.
5:45 I DO need work keeping my fat fingers from inadvertently touching the neighboring string. Thank you Zlata.♥️🎻
You’re welcome ☺️
Thanks for your kind explanation! I love your clothes ;)
Thank you
Cleaning the “e” string with isopropyl alcohol worked
Wonderful!
I’m incorrect. E string is to close to the board. So, I’m going to get it repaired. Not my fault. Thank you for the great troubleshooting tips.
@@raymond4u100 glad you found the issue 👍🏻
Thanks for the info
The violin repair man adjusted my bridge He said it was leaning foreword
He said that happens over the years ( sister-in-law s violin )
Also ...found my son’s high school music book
Essential Dictionary of Orchestration....
He knows more than me...
never learned this in High School
very interesting book!!
Mrs.S. @SS
Great!
@Stephen Sheridan
I just ordered this book. Thank you for the recommendation. Why not?🎻
My string just sound high A string why The D note why
Please reply
I thought I replied to this same question in another threat. Place your finger lower. Perhaps you need to curve them more. My videos on semitones could be helpful: violinlounge.com/?s=semitone
And, oh yes, the straight bow. Ugh!!!