Way up on the E usually requires some more weight but lots of bow rather close to the bridge and slightly increased finger pressure ,. Whereas the Google string, also being the most finicky string up high, will need a rather significant increase in bow bow pressure with a bit more space between the bridge and the sweet spot vs the E , and an even greater in Reaser in left finger pressure for vibrato etc.
This is important in regards to the G, as it must be pushed down to the ffingerboard in high position for a clear sound, and a surprising amount to of force needed to vibrate a good sound out of it.
The D string shares this to a small degree, more so than the A and E, which do not even need to be pressed very much up high, but I mention it because it is very tricky to figure out by yourself without lots of experimentation and practice.
Kind of "wiggling" until I get to the right position, then backwards, as getting closer to the lower position. Also, to tilt the bow, stick toward fingerboard if I want to keep the same pressure and speed, instead of using full hair and light and faster. Many wolves and rasped notes in that area. How weird is it if I have wolf tones only on the A string? Changed all my Helicore strings to Pirastro Tonica, which is taking time to settle.
I still get wolf tones in the A string at notes E, F, G. However, the wolf tone does not pop up when I meticulously change the sounding point while bowing. Every time I watch it my tone gets better. Is there a digital version that can be purchased online for a lower price? Some further information re the Fischer DVD. So that isn't too bad for a top-line specialist educational DVD. There are used copies of the DVD available from Amazon.
The cost of the DVD may worry some. I understand. It doesn't carry very far; what the audience hears is clean attacks. If it really bothers you use some kind of ear plug in the left ear.
That will also protect your hearing. The decibel reading from the violin to the left ear, about three inches away, is surprisingly high. You can improve violin tone and the overall tone and sound quality of your violin by sticking to the mechanics. Many students find that their tonal quality drops off as they advance, but this is often due to a slackening of proper playing form.
A Connolly Music Publication. Bow Pressure The pressure you apply on the bow affects the tonal quality of your violin. Bow Location Straight Bow Where the bow makes contact with the strings makes a difference too. Rosining The amount of rosin you use on your bow also affects the tone and sound of your violin. Bow Grip This is another factor that has a subtle, yet distinct impact on the tonal quality of your play.
Share this article. Search StringOvation. Connolly Music Home About us Shop our brands. Then she tuned it and played on the bridge again! Do you know why? Help, has anyone had a little brother put something inside the violin?? My son put a plastic coin in my daughters!
Is it possible for someone to get it out or will I need to buy her a new violin? Can she just continue to play w it in there? Oh no!
If you put a loop of scotch tape on the end of a stick such as a tongue depressor or chopstick and put that through the f-hole of the violin, you can usually eventually get the object to stick to the tape. Then you can turn the instrument upside-down and draw the object right up to the f-hole. At that point, since the object will often be turned the wrong way to fit through the hole, you can take a pair of tweezers to get it to turn the right way.
It may take some doing, but you should be able to get it! Hi Nathan, Thank you for the helpful article. Although I was aware of most of the health issues it is good to read it again. Also the tip about the contact point is something that I can truly learn from.
I came across this article while searching for reasons that my violin might be more difficult to play after getting my bow rehaired and two small open seam glued I did not even notice them being open.
I find that the sound is similar but I encounter more squeals or wolf-like response on my A and E strings particularly playing near F or G on the A string. Maybe I am not using enough pressure, but after 30 years on this fiddle I kind of know what I was able to get away with. Do you have any idea what might have changed?
By the way, the A and E strings were also replaced by the Luthier at my behest. Hi Nathan, thank you for the good read! I got here because my violin sounds sick. Sounds like it has a cold, especially on the A and E strings. When I got it a year ago, it had a nice pleasant sound, then I had the sound post damaged as it had fallen during travel with no string on and tried to put it back myself.
Eventually, had a new sound post made and had a professional setup with new strings. Seasonal changes can really wreck havoc too, depending on the instrument and the weather… Canada seems a likely place for winter blues! There are so many factors to consider. If it is too tight, you risk a sound post crack on top which is expensive to fix. Too loose and you get a weak sound from the violin.
I just had it checked out with a luthier but he said it was loud. It sounds like wind through a bamboo tube — does that make sense to you? When I was tuning my violin, as I tuned it the flatter it got. Is that normal or not? Is this a string issue, or a sound post issue, you think? My sound post looks to be in a good position but may be too tight. The bridge is well fitted with no gaps under the feet. It absolutely could be as simple as moving the post.
Or it might be a combination of a few things. If you live in an area where you can get to someone good, it would be well worth it for you to spend some time with a luthier who could try these things out with you! You can try the trick of placing the bow at the tip parallel to the bridge, then asking a friend to hold the bow in that position while you slide your bow hand up and down the length of the bow stick.
Hi Nathan. I was wondering if you could give us some advice on different kinds of rosin. Specifically, what brands would you recommend for different purposes? Not sure if they have the same options now as when I bought. I really appreciated your explanation on friction when adding rosin. My first teacher taught me to scratch the rosin to create powder, and while my second teacher told me to stop scratching my rosin, she never explained how the rosin ends up on the strings. Your email address will not be published.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Only the most severe cases of neglect require a team of specialists! Only a poor workman blames his tools Have you heard that expression? How new are your strings? Have you rosined properly?
Is your bridge straight and upright? The front side appears to be angled, the back side straight up-and-down. All is well. Is your soundpost where it should be?
Do you have any open seams? Are you playing with a good contact point? Did you give your violin a checkup? What happened?
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