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Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 3, 2014

A Guide To Violin Chinrest Styles

By Jaclyn Hurley


Playing a violin can be a strain for people, especially around the chin. In order to prevent this strain a chinrest is used. In order to find the one that is best suited to you it helps to know the various types of violin chinrest styles so that you can play your instrument as comfortably as possible.

There is a debate amongst musicians whether or not a chinrest is necessary. Some people believe that a musician should not use them. There is the argument that the rest creates a distance between the player and the instrument that they are playing. Therefore they choose not to use a rest.

Other people create their own homemade rests. In some cases they may use sponges tied with rubber bands or bits of wood. The advantage of this is that you can adjust the material to suit you exactly. The disadvantage is that if you are not confident of your DIY skills you could end up making something that is not suitable.

What is true is that playing without a rest can make people uncomfortable. In simple terms this is because people are placing a wooden object on their chin for hours at a time. This is both in terms of practising and when playing a piece during a concert. Therefore if you do wish to use a rest it is vital to choose the right one.

Indeed a lot of musicians create their own rests. Some may use sponges tied up with rubber bands in order to provide a soft cushion for their chin while playing. Others prefer to use a block of wood. However this kind of DIY rest is probably best left to experienced musicians who have played long enough to know how to make something suitable for their playing style.

There are numerous items that can be purchased. The most well known style of rest is the Guarneri. This is where an attachment is centred over a tailpiece. A cup is positioned to the left of the tailpiece for the chin.

There are at least 50 types of rest available for you to choose from. The most well known is the Guarneri. This has the cup where the chin rests on the left side. Another variation known as the Flesch has the cup in the centre. There is no right or wrong and it is purely about choosing the one that you personally find comfortable. It is also important to note a number contain nickel so if you are allergic you should look for hypo allergenic chinrests to prevent any allergic reactions.

One thing to be aware of is some people may be allergic to the metal used in some chinrests. There are hypo allergenic items available and if you are worried about potential allergic reactions you should look for this type. You can find these and a wide array of chinrests by using your regular search engine. It is also recommended to look for customer reviews from other musicians to find the best one to suit your needs.




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