Monday, 10 March 2014

Various Types Of 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.

It is estimated that there are at least 50 different types of chinrest available. Therefore you have numerous different options to consider when thinking about what is most appropriate for you and your instrument. It is very important to find something that will allow you to play with a minimum of discomfort.

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.

Some musicians create their own rests. They use sponges or blocks of wood to place under their chin. This is good for musicians who are experienced enough to know where to place the makeshift rest in order to feel comfortable. If you are just starting to play or are not as confident with your DIY abilities it is better to purchase your own.

It is also worth talking to professionals about how to maintain your rest. You want to ensure that the rest stays in place so that you do not feel any strain on your jaw or neck while you are playing. Furthermore you do not want to slip while you are playing your instrument as this could potentially be very embarrassing if this happens mid performance!

You can find a variety of different chinrests by looking online. As well as finding rests you can also find professionals that can cut and resize them in order to fit your chin and jawline. This will make it easier and more comfortable for you while playing. It is also worth looking online for demonstration videos and tips to show you how to position your rest to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible while playing your instrument.




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