Bonmusica - 4/4 Full size, adjustable, violin shoulder rest in metal.

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There are a few things that you need to take into consideration while you are looking for a shoulder rest and in this section of our article, we’ll discuss what they all mean to help you find the right one. Let’s get started. Do You Need a Shoulder Rest?

Many peoplewho have pronounced collar bones, for example,prefer to play with shoulder rests because of the comfort that the shoulder rests’ paddings provide over the body of their violins. Eye - The decorative circle of usually inlaid metal and/or mother of pearl on both sides of the frog. This design is also often present on the fingerboard, the outside edges of pegs and sometimes on the endpin itself. Pro Tip: Remember to use a dry, soft cotton cloth after each practice to wipe down and remove the rosin from your strings, fingerboard, top plate and other parts. Ball (on fittings) - This is a small round decoration on the edge of a peg or end pin. Used for decoration, balls are most often made from wood, plastic (cruelty-free ivory) or metal. They are most commonly seen on heart-shaped pegs.Each of these views holds merit but given that a shoulder rest can provide a modicum of comfort for new users and that over 70% of instrument learners give-up before they have mastered the basics of their chosen instrument it could be a make or break accessory.

Whether or not you need a shoulder rest is down to the individual and your body shape. They certainly have their benefits but it is fair to say there are 2 main opposing schools of thought. Shoulder rests are available for a multitude of budgets, and you can even make your own if you need to by using a foam pad, sponge, or towel.Conductors Batons Conductors Batons Conductors Batons with a choice of handle shape and materiel and length of shaft Even if you then later buy it online, trying one in person can give you a good idea as to how comfortable certain shoulder rests are and you can see if it works with your body type. Best Shoulder Rest Brands The versatility of Bonmusica’s shoulder rests allowsthem to easily stand out among the many other shoulder rests that are on the market.

I’d go with the Poly-Pad to ease into the feeling of holding the viola. It’s an odd transition for anyone! If you’re shopping for the first time… Often unseen as they’re hidden by the violin, shoulder rests are useful tools that violinists place underneath the bodies of their violins to provide support for a violin and the chin of a violinist. Buy a KUN SUPER. These shoulder rests adjust on a SLIDE mechanism, not in predetermined screw holes….giving it much FINER adjustment options. Normally, the regular KUN works, unless you have an odd-sized violin. Many of the older instruments are just off by a millimeter, because their edges have worn down with wear and tear. This is the case for my old fiddle. One size is too tight, the other size makes it fall off. If I bought a KUN SUPER, I could adjust slightly smaller, and it would stay on.It has a flexible, mechanically manipulated base that is in two parts and can be adjusted to change the curvature.