their support, love and giving advices. Material things also need
taking care of. Instruments also need this kind of attention. Violins
need proper care to avoid rusting and degradation of the instrument.
Violins are instruments that belong to the string family. They are the
soprano of the group. Violins have originated from Europe. It has
proliferated after Charles IX gave it much attention during his reign.
Violins are known for their value on the orchestra.
There has been so much attention on violins that many people have
turned to playing the violin. Playing the violin is not just for
professionals but for everybody. It is easy to purchase a violin, a
bow and all the other materials if you have money. Furthermore, violin
lessons are now being offered in schools and online sites.
Like stated earlier, violins need proper handling and care to ensure
long life and quality music. This article will help violinists and
aspiring musicians to take care of their violins.
1.) Never hold your violin except by the neck and with a chinrest.
Violin teachers have said holding violins in the belly specifically
the f holes gives crack to the violin. Violins should be carried and
held using two hands. Limiting the places where you hold your violin
can also help in maintaining the varnish of the violin. Oil from the
human fingers can stain the violin with fingerprints and other
imprints.
2.) Avoid and never put your violin in a chair and do not lean it on
the wall, table or on anything without you standing next to it. People
might accidentally kick or sit on your violin. It may also slide down.
Always place your violin in a place where it is secure and stable.
And if you have to go, make sure it will not block a path or it is not
prone to slide.
3.) Check your violin every time you hold it. Make sure that the parts
are in the right position. Position the bridge and pegs so that they
don't fall too much or are not leaning too distant.
4.) Apply rosin when the violin needs it. Do not apply rosin when the
violin still looks good. Too much rosin can produce dust which inhabit
on the violin. Certain problems rose from too much rosin like
attacking the varnish of the violin due to the fact that rosins are
slightly acidic. It can also affect the strings vibration ability.
5.) Clean your violin every after playing it. Wipe it carefully with a
lint-free cloth to free the instrument from rosin, sweat and oils. The
bow also needs to be wiped but avoid contacting the bow hair with your
skin.
6.)Remember to loosen the bow hair when you are done. Tightened bow
hair can damage the violin. Never force the violin case to close.
Change the violin's position is the case won't close. Place the violin
and the violin in places where there is perfect temperature.
7.) Change strings occasionally. String quality lessens with the
rosin, oil and sweat. When changing strings, remove the old one first.
The violin is a very delicate instrument. There are people who have
taken care of their violin so much that their violins have survived
200 years. Proper handling and caring for the violin is important to
save money, time and effort.
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