How To Set Up A Violin For the First Time Step By Step | Violin, How to Get Started
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- How to set up a violin for the first time step by step
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1. Setting up the violin
0:03 How to install the bridge
0:51 How to turn the pegs
1:30 How to tune the violin
3:57 How to put on the shoulder rest
2. Preparing the bow
4:40 What to do with broken bow hair
4:58 How to tighten the bow
5:24 How to rosin the bow
6:34 How to wipe the rosin dust
3. Troubleshooting
7:30 How to put on a new string - My string broke!
8:43 How to soften the pegs - My pegs that are stuck or slippery!
9:23 How to soften the fine tuners - I have a hard time turning my fine tuners!
9:53 How to find the right shoulder rest - My shoulder rest is uncomfortable!
11:42 What to do when the sound post falls off - My sound post collapsed!
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1. Strings
(Below links are for ball end strings for 4/4 size violins)
- Budget: Cecilio (amzn.to/2MXKoeG)
I have used this set find the sound decent enough for the price.
- Solid: Dominant (amzn.to/2SBLAcF)
Dominant is very well made and tends to be the go-to for most serious students. The E string tends to be a bit harsh, so I recommend a set that includes a nicer E string, such as this one.
- Professional: Evah Pirrazi (amzn.to/2UOMPCG)
This is the one I use and is concert stage quality.
2. Peg compound
- Hill The Original Peg Compound (amzn.to/2tbXewv)
This one works very well and is easy to carry around in your case.
- Chalk: white chalk (amzn.to/2SBMea5)
Chalk is recommended by many of the top luthiers. Any regular chalk should do its trick. Some people use soap too, but make sure it’s not wet!
3. Shoulder rests (The links below are for 4/4 size violins):
- Everest - non-collapsible (amzn.to/2BrP4Vw)
This is the one I use now and find it exceptionally well made. That said, everyone’s body is different, so you may need to try out a few different ones before finding THE ONE. Just remember that bigger price tag doesn’t mean more comfort when it comes to shoulder rests.
- Kun (for tiny shoulders - purple) (amzn.to/2tbXBXV)
Everest doesn’t come in 1/16 size, so Kun would be an equivalent rest.
- Play On Air (foam shoulder rest-like alternative) (amzn.to/2te3V19)
I find Play On Air to be the best cushy alternative in case you can’t find foam around you.
- Foam sheet (amzn.to/2tbXMCz)
Beginning students sometimes don’t like the hard, cold feeling of the chin rest. Foam sheets are soft to the touch and has the grip necessary to stay in place, so much better than the commercial chin rest covers made out of cloth.
4. Rosins
(The difference in quality is seldom noticeable. Bernardel, Hill, Pirastro, Jade, etc. are all trusted brands at a similar price range. Most cheap rosins that come with the violin as a bundle tend to work just fine. Here are some recommendations though for those that are looking for specific picks)
- Solid/professional: Bernardel (amzn.to/2GDiwLN)
This is the one I use and highly recommend it for smooth sound with a grip.
- Budget: Super Sensitive (amzn.to/2HWdFHA)
Note that I haven’t used this one myself but have known the brand as a solid budget option and wanted to mention for those looking for an ultra cheap rosin.
5. Hypoallergenic rosins
- Larsen (amzn.to/2HZQah2)
I used to have severe allergies, and this was a good one that is formulated for the sensitive folks in mind. If you don’t have allergies, go for the cheaper options, such as the brands listed above.
6. Wipe cloth and alcohol wipes
- Microfiber cloth for wiping your violins (amzn.to/2GvwrDn)
Here is a link, but any lint-free cloth will do
- Alcohol wipes for cleaning the strings (amzn.to/2t9yyoC)
This is a very convenient option, but you can also just use any rubbing alcohol with tissue or cloth.
7. Tuners
Free Tuner App (Soundcorset)
Although these are wonderfully accessible, and even better, free, note that the tuner is not as reliable as the dedicated hardware. I recommend the app just to get started, but as you start your lessons, consider buying a real tuner, such as the one below
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
iOS:
itunes.apple.com/us/app/tuner...
Tuner/Metronome: Korg TM60BK (amzn.to/2tdQWwI)
I use this one primarily as a metronome, and love that it’s combined with the tuner.
It's my childhood dream playing violin, but somehow started with acoustic guitar at the age of 15, now as life begins at 40 I hope it's not that too late for me to fulfill what I've been dreaming of during my younger years, I got my new violin at last, but a little nervous like having a new friendly dog that needs caring and loving both ways. Thanks for being a part of my first step of learning violin.😊👍😘
Sounds like me! Played sax and acoutic guitar as a teen and now at 34 just bought a violin to try something new. Cheers xo
Same I started playing the guitar a year ago and I get lessons at school. I also play piano but I’m just now starting to learn sheet music and now I have just ordered a violin. I’m so excited to start.
Hope you're practicingg
yes 😁thanks👍👍👍
Same here my dream is to play Violin but no idea how to start how to Play and Now im 42 yet want to Learn and Play beautifuly like a Pro i hope its not to late for us.
What a great tutorial. My kid is learning violin through virtual school and her fine tuning pegs were spun the whole way in. This video helped me set up her violin and get it taken care. I also love that you start the tutorial right out of the gate. Skip the pleasantries! I'm here to fix this violin.
That's so nice and detailed.. I've been tuning them in the order of DGAE just because I thought to do one side then the other, but tuning the middle 2 first makes a lot of sense!
Thank you for the kind tutorial. This is what I needed for my daughter!
Thank for the excellent step-by-step lesson for the violin beginners. It is also helpful for the mothers of violin students like me.
You came like heavenly intervention! I have bought my first violin and am waiting for it to arrive. I sat here wondering how I would set it up when, there you were .... a fairy godmother :) and showed me clearly all I needed to know for day one. Very many thanks, I still have my first lesson before me, but when I am a virtuoso I will mention you frequently :) Mind you, at 84 I might be leaving it a bit late to play catch-up
I have always wanted to play the violin and this Christmas I finally got a violin! Thank you for this detailed video!
2:15 sorry i needed a time stamp for myself
Thank you so much I just got my violin and didn’t know how to do anything so thank you for this wonderful tutorial!
I watched this multiple times!! You made it an easy process for me. Thank you!!!
This is the first and only video I need to get me started... I am quarantined... Will turn this into a positive and pick up a new skill... Thank you 🙏🏾💜😊🎻
You were so thorough when I want to know something I only see till the part I want,,, but you were so educated I saw the whole thing, plus your tone of voice is so feminine it almost put me to sleep ,I thank people like you that are not selfish thanks 😊
I really appreciate this video. It was quick and straight to the point. I just picked up violin again after 6 years of not playing and I’m relearning the ropes so this really helped me out! 😊
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Thank you for creating this video! As a professional violinist and instructor, I have a couple of observations: 1.) During the "tuning" portion of your video, instead of saying "etcetera" while listing the string names and octaves (G3, D4...) I think you should finish saying the other two (A4 and E5). 2.) Also during the "tuning" portion: you should play the sound of the strings being tuned - how they go up or down, in or out of tune - instead of the children's tune "Skidamarink". Students should hear what you are doing so they can learn how to tune their violin. You should also explain what you are looking for on the tuning app, and what is happening on the app while tuning. (The needle or arrow indicating the pitch is too high or too low, then turning the peg or fine tuner a specific direction to tune the string while watching the needle or arrow move to the correct spot on the app.) 3.) For the shoulder rest: it does not keep the violin flat and secure on your NECK. Yes, you feel the violin on your neck, but the shoulder rest keeps the violin on your shoulder and collar bone. 4.) Shoulder rests: foam should not be the first option to choose if your shoulder rest is uncomfortable; instead, looking for another suitable shoulder rest (like you eventually cover) should be the first step. Also, foam pads should really only be used for children/youth beginners, and only for a short time. -- Again, thank you for this video! I would pass it along to my own students, but I need a video that helps with the tuning in a more detailed manner. (I am currently teaching online so I can't tune their instrument for them. I show them how to tune in their online lessons, but I thought a supplemental video would be helpful for them during the week, in between lessons.)
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This was very useful. Being used to guitar and piano the violin is completely different, even the way you have to push the tuning pegs when turning baffled me and I thought I'd gotten a damaged violin haha.
So kind tutorial! thank you!
Happy I started with this video because it is exactly where I need to start; right at the very basics and you provided that sista' Well done. Thank you. Turning 71 in two days and have played guitar my entire life and eventually went on to bass guitar, mandolin and even banjo, however, violin has always, always been my secret love. After having played Lindsey Stirlings' 'Christmas C'mon' during the holidays year after year, I finally got the inspiration this season that I have been waiting for and ordered a Bellafina 4/4, fretboard note position marker tape kit in four colors, Kun shoulder rest and a Piezo pickup kit. When I grow up I want to be as cool as Lindsey ........... hahahahaha ............. lol ...........
I'm kind of in the same boat, I'll be turning 62 and got my violin last week and this is my first video, I also have always wanted to play violin,
Im just starting to play the violin and this answered many of my questions. Thank you!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much.
such a great video my cousin and i both got violins today and this really helped us thank you so much i wonder why it doesn't have like a million views
Thank you so much it was really helpful
Best violin video on UA-cam ever ❤️
Excellent tutorial, thank you so much!
thankyou so much for this video i was struggling how to tune my violin and this app really helped me.
Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial. My daughter is just starting her first violin lessons and this kind of advice is pure gold for dads like me who know nothing about violin, but who anyway will be the person who needs to do all this :)
Just got a violin for Christmas! Excited to start!
Thankyou for your violin lessons ,it is very useful for the beginners
Just what I needed!! Thanks so much
Thank you for this details.. It really helped me in fixing my little one's Violin..
So helpful, thank you for being detailed and informative and practical. New subscriber
I'm building my first 3d printed violin. This helped me get a list of materials together! Thanks!
Excellent video for beginner, thank you!
I recently purchased a violin (Cremona SV-1260) and it is supposed to arrive today. I anticipate watching this video maybe 20 times once it arrives. Thank you so much!
Very helpful. Thank you 💐
This was very helpful especially filing hard rosin
Frequency guide was so helpful. Thank You.😁
this really helped me
i am just starting and i didn't know what to do this really helped me
I absolutely love this A to Z tutorial, where she goes through everything from the beginning even if tit is obvious.
Thanks a lot !
Nice information for setting up violin. Thank you so much.
Excellent explanation. Thank you very much
Wow! This was really informative. As a relative beginner, thank you!
Very detailed. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! Very informative!👍
Great explanation! Thank you!
Your the best!! Thanks for the help!
My friend Carman just got her new violin, I’m so excited she is my very best friend and now she has the ability to create music as beautiful as her
Thank you this was so helpful.
Thank you very much it really help to adjust the strings ^^
very helpful tutorial , thank you.
Thank you !!
Great video. Thanks!
Thank YOU! 🎻
I learned a lot thanks for sharing
Fantastic video.
Best video ever
Very nice sharing 👍. I like the violin.
Thank you for this video
Great The first lesson 😁
Hi.
Well that was a Delight, My Dear.
I am an ancient 72 Guitar Nut and thought I might try something different to keep the Brain in Operation, so bought a cheapo on a whim and I can assure you the Bridge is NOT in Line with the F-Stop cut outs.
Easy fix on my painted job, just draw a Line between both F-Stop cutouts to centre the Bridge laterally.
In no way are the strings Centered on the holdy bit, (see, I'm getting the Tech Terms already !), so I'll move the Bridge over, and once the Strings are centred with aforesaid holdy bit, I will use a Permanent Fine Line Marker and trace round the Bridge Base and onto the HORRIBLE Paintwork to make it easy for the next Bridge Shift.
I have to admit, as an Engineer, those Fine Tuners took me by surprise.
Nice touch.
Still to investigate though.
Thanks for the Video, it meant a Lot.
Regards.
Bloke.
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Nice video! And I think the violin you have is the same one I just got!
Thanks this is helpful
This is the best video ever! It will totally help me play better and even get the basics out of the way, Thank u
Thank you very much. I just bought a new one and trying to learn on my own. Was struggling to figure out why violin made no sounds. Keyword to the solution "super generous with rasin"
Thank You
thank you so much
This was real helpful. Thank you. Do you offer beginners class for violin?
great video. I have a question. So I want to learn how to play and I bought a violin and while I was busy tuning it carefully, the A string snapped. I think I might have done something wrong but that string needed to be tuned higher in order for it to be in tune but it just snapped. what should I do to prevent this?
I had no idea how much work it is with a violin 😅
Great channel :)
Thanks
Thankyou
The right side means nearest to the E string in this case anyway for this video.
Plus always loosen the string a little bit first before you tighten it or you may go too fast and break your string.
The frequencies you gave for each string in hz was very helpful. I need a key for A-410 please if you could. Also a key for A-415 I don't want to put you to any trouble but if you could I would be greatful. Thank you for this violin tutorial!
Nice❤
question: if you’re left handed do you have to position the lower side of the bridge to the left? i’m not left handed but i just want to know
I just inherited a family heirloom violin that hasn't been played since the 1950s, at least.
I learned a lot, already.
I don't know if my shoulder will be able to handle playing, though.
how long does it take to tune a brand new violin
Can someone recommend which cloth to buy to clean the violin? I am a complete novice and just rented a violin. Know nothing about it. Will take lessons soon.
Thank you I’m getting a violin soon this is very helpful
I’ve just got my violin, and I’m so confused
Same here
Now I just got my violin today and I noticed the bridge has now grooves on it. Do you make your own grooves or its suppose to come like that?
I just bought a violin and haven't started lessons. I think I didn't know what I was getting myself into. :)
Thank you so much for this video it helped me a lot
Hello mam can you say the name of the piece in the background music
Bro r u kidding me I didn’t know it needed a bridge, no wonder. Thank you
Nice madam..
Omg I didn’t know about the damn bow hairs wtf!!! I’ve been practicing with out tightening the hair lol😅 🙏🏻
bought a suzuki violin from a flea market for $35, hopefully this helps to set it up!
Which violin to buy ? I am bignner
I set the tune with the app but my violin sound different
Can you tell me why??
How much turns do i put the violin bow after ? Does that makes sense😅
This is a great tutorial who dislikes this
Can someone recommend me what brand would be best to buy especially if your a beginner, I badly want to learn play violin
Ronald I have a cheap Cecilio and I freaking love the thing. Plus I'm learning how to take care of it so that means know what to do with the bridge how to change the strings how to wind the strings properly all that stuff.
Like how to handle it when the pegs are stuck or too loose so that it set up as well as any luthier could do it
08:03 peg compound
The amount of times I said oops watching this 😭
One problem, I dont have any microfiber towels. So is there anything else I can use to clean my violin?😥🤔
Ok thx!!
What violin do you use? It looks like mine and it is marked unbranded
It looks like she's using the Mendini MV300 by Cecilio.
What song was playing in the background? I want to look it up and learn how to play it (^_^)
Haha nice pun, "fiddle around with the angle"
Are you supposed to remove the bridge whenever you put it in the case, or can you just leave it on?
You need to let it sit on the violin, otherwise you have to do so much everytime you want to play! 😅
Can someone explain to me how exactly should we use the app 👀 that would mean a lot.
Same