How do I choose a chinrest?
The proper height for a chin rest is one that leaves a gap of about one finger-width between the top of the rest and the jaw when the eyes are looking forward (and not looking up or down). If one must nod down in an exaggerated fashion to touch the top of the chin rest, it is too short.
What is the most comfortable violin chin rest?
Best Amazon’s Violin Chin Rests
- Guarneri 4/4 Violin Chinrest. – Best Overall.
- Wittner Composite 4/4 Violin Chinrest. – Runner-Up.
- Vio Music Chin Smart Chinrest. – Honorable Mention.
- Conrad Gotz Original Chinrest. – Also Consider.
- Sattler Pad Black Chinrest.
- Timiy Violin Chinrest.
- Soarun Black Violin Chinrest.
- SAS Rosewood Chinrest.
How do I pick a violin chin rest?
If you play with your chin centered over the tailpiece and the instrument higher up on your shoulder, you should choose something like the Flesch or Zitsman. However, most hold their violin with their chin off to the side and one of the other styles might work best.
What are violin chinrest made of?
A chinrest is a shaped piece of wood (or plastic) attached to the body of a violin or a viola to aid in the positioning of the player’s jaw or chin on the instrument. The chinrest may be made of ebony, rosewood, boxwood, or plastic.
Do I need a chin rest?
A well fitting chin rest will be both the correct height and the right shape for your jaw. It will allow your head to serve as a counterbalance to the weight of your extended bow arm. This will relieve your neck and shoulders of any unnecessary tension, preventing muscular pain and improving tone production.
Which instrument family is the largest?
strings
The strings are the largest family of instruments in the orchestra and they come in four sizes: the violin, which is the smallest, viola, cello, and the biggest, the double bass, sometimes called the contrabass.
Are violin and viola chin rests the same?
The chinrest is different, though, although feels nearly the same. I may change that to match as well. On the viola, I use the “Hollywood” chinrest – not easy to find anymore for some reason. I has a fairly prominent hump, and sits on the left side of the tailpiece but has a part that extends over the tailpiece.
Do you need a chin rest for violin?
To prepare for picking up the violin, take the chin rest off the instrument, as well as any shoulder rests or pads. No attempt should be made to put the chin down on the violin. There now comes a point when individual physique becomes a critical factor in the method.
When was the chinrest invented?
1820s
The chinrest is indispensable for the support of the instrument, but it was invented only in the 1820s. The inventor of the chinrest, composer Louis Spohr, contributed to the development of modern violin performance techniques.
Do fiddlers use shoulder rest?
You can play a fiddle with or without a shoulder rest. If you decide not to use a shoulder rest it will change how you hold the fiddle.