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Make The Right Choice Between Different Violin Chinrest Styles

By Marylou Forbes


Chin rests have been used to free the left hand so that the violin player can concentrate on strings. There are different violin chinrest styles that enhance the quality of sound produced. This accessory has transformed the way this instrument is used. It is acquired as a customized addition to violins depending on personal preference for each player.

Each player has a different style which is determined by the music and training. The right choice of a rest will help in mastery of technical skills and improve sound production for the instrument. Supporting your instrument well helps to improve balance between the left hand and collarbone. This is necessary for mastery of technical skills.

Failure to place the chin rest in the right position can be identified naturally. This is signaled by pains or aches which are followed by clenching challenges after a prolonged period with the instrument. This happens because of the pressure that comes with positioning the violin at the same place for too long.

Discomfort during play indicates that the positioning is not right. You should not tilt the head right or left in order to find the right position that will fit your playing style. This will interfere with mastery of playing techniques and professionalism because it is unnatural. The violinist will fail to achieve his full potential.

Sound quality is easily affected by the manner of clipping the rest. The styles vary from one violinist to the other. Classical violinists did not use the caps. These caps were introduced later and had a transformational effect on flexibility and dexterity in play. They made fingering boards easier to access.

Oily skins are likely to eat away varnish from violins with continued use. This is why it is advisable to use chin rests. An individual is only comfortable to a particular extent depending on personal preferences. This means that considerations vary from one violinist to the next.

Identifying the right cap and getting a perfect position requires time. Some violinists clip the rest on the left while others choose the center. It depends on individual style. A violinist should test the positions during practice with the guidance of an experienced instrumentalist. This will help him find the best position for each song or style of play.

Freeing the left arm that comes with use of a cap helps violinists to master their technical skills. It takes pressure of the neck and jaws allowing better mastery of fingering. This means that the violinist can master technical skills and improve on his style of play. There is likelihood to develop a bump on the neck after several hours of continuous play.

The manner in which the rest is clipped affects sound production and its quality. The sound vibrates less when the clip is placed deeper into the body. This comes with reduced resonance and depth. Every violinist should be concerned about the style of clipping. Instruments that are either too small or too big are adapted using the caps.

Violinists have used chin rests to make their instruments fashionable. This is achieved through choice of complementary patterns or colors. This must be done in moderation to preserve sound quality.




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