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Thứ Năm, 7 tháng 11, 2013

Finding The Best Violin Chinrest Styles For You

By Katrina Wheeler


There are a lot of different violin chinrest styles out there. The majority of them fit into two main categories, though. There are the chin rests that go past the tailpiece to be mounted under the button, and there are the chin rests that are mounted on the side but don't extend past the tailpiece.

Either way, you will have a lot of choices in terms of materials, shapes and sizes, too. There are a lot of names for you to choose from, too, including Dresden, Flesch, Guarneri, Hill, Strad, Tekka and Wittner. You may find styles that can fit your jaw shape perfectly, as well, and styles that are more flat overall.

Generally speaking, there is no preferred model out there since people generally have different tastes. Since people aren't built in the same ways, either, what one violinist might find utterly comfortable might not be that comfortable for another. So, as long as you realize that your chinrest is no longer comfortable for you, it would be highly advisable to visit an instrument shop nearby and try out different ones for a change.

The best stores to visit for this are the ones with a wide range of products available. This way, there won't be a need for you to visit a lot of different stores for the trials. You'll just have to go to one and try all of the available models out there.

Whenever people try out a lot of chin rests yet still feel uncomfortable with them, they tend to find it helpful to add an extra layer of padding between their skin and that of the rest. The Strad-Pad, for example, is one of these protective layers and has a cushion known as a gel rest. This gel rest can be found all over the World Wide Web nowadays.

This cushion comes in different shapes, too. However, what really makes it stand out is the fact that it is made out of a hypoallergenic gel, which won't irritate the skin and which fits perfectly over the rest's wood as needed. If you have a tall neck, then you will be happy to hear that they also provide separate gel toppers to make violin-playing even more comfortable for you. These products usually have double layers for the utmost comfort.

This product comes with all sorts of different advantages. For starters, its cushioning reduces skin irritation from the actual chin rest. Secondly, it will not slip when it is hot and when sweating abounds. Thirdly, it will help the neck support the instrument through the friction provided between the gel and the neck. Lastly, the cushion tends to be more forgiving overall in terms of the neck and is usually much more comfortable for violinists, as well.

Aside from evaluating violin chinrest styles, you shouldn't forget to evaluate shoulder rest styles, either. After all, both of these designs will play a big part in how safe, secure and comfortable your violin will actually be in the end.




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