What can I use instead of a violin shoulder rest?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

What can I use instead of a violin shoulder rest?

The Cushion is an alternative to a shoulder rest. It’s a small accessory you can place on almost any chinrest bracket (except the Wittner composite rests). When playing with the cushion and a higher chinrest, the violin is not too high, you don’t have the lower your head and the violin rests on the collar bone.

Why do some violinists play without a shoulder rest?

Holding a violin without a shoulder rest will allow you to play better in tune with less practice. It will also allow your sound to become richer, deeper, and more natural. Finally, it will allowy you to play with less tension and become almost immediately more comfortable.

Why does my shoulder rest hurt?

Your shoulder rest is too far back on the violin or viola. Your shoulder rest is adjusted too low. If you’ve tried repositioning your shoulder rest feet and are still experiencing pain, you may want to try adjusting the height of the feet screws. (Remember: they’re not supposed to be screwed in all the way!)

When did violinists start using shoulder rests?

The shoulder rest is an accessory that can be found on violins and violas. The shoulder rest appeared around the middle part of the 20th century.

What is a good shoulder rest for a violin?

Kun Original Violin Shoulder Rest. This is possibly the most popular shoulder rest for beginners.

  • Kun Collapsible Violin Shoulder Rest. This shoulder rest is the same shape as the above,with the added feature that the legs fold into the body for easier storage.
  • Mach One Violin Shoulder Rest.
  • Vival La Musica Violin Shoulder Rest.

    • How do you put a shoulder rest onto your violin?

    Kun Original Violin Shoulder Rest. Starting with this wonderful Canada based brand,aging more than four decades in the shoulder rest industry is due to,they are the one

  • THENG Violin Shoulder Rest. Next up something a little cheaper,“THENG”.
  • Fiddlerman Collapsible Shoulder Rest.
  • NANYI Violin Shoulder Rest.
  • Classic Violin Shoulder Rest by MI&VI.

    • How should you choose a viola shoulder rest?

    – Comfortability—to be non-irritable and comfy to your liking – Resonance with instrument tone—to be able to make the tone of your instrument just how you like it – Adjustability—to be able to adjust to your specifications

    Is it better to play violin without a shoulder rest?

    This is the most important thing to remember when switching how you hold the violin. Holding a violin without a shoulder rest will allow you to play better in tune with less practice. It will also allow your sound to become richer, deeper, and more natural.