Instrument Maintenance

Learning how to maintain your violin is an important part of your violin lessons because a well-maintained instrument will allow you to learn capably and will give good service for many years. We have already seen some tips on how to keep your violin in good shape in the article: http://absolutelyintuned.com.sg/blog/maintaining-violin-part-1/ . In this article, we will see some more tips on keeping your violin well maintained and in good condition for the longest possible time.

Violin case

Your violin case should be chosen with the utmost care. This is the one thing that would help your instrument be kept safe from all the accidents, whimsical and changing weather, and your own carelessness. So, when purchasing a violin case, put some thought and effort into it. Ensure that the case is sturdy and of good quality.

When purchasing a violin case, you have to take a lot of factors into consideration. The climate that you live in would have to be of primary consideration. The case must be built with the right kind of wood that would survive better in your climate. If the climate is too dry or too cold, this can be dealt with built in insulation and humidifier features.

Apart from these basic precautions, also check that the violin case is geared towards maximum comfort for your violin to rest. It should have sufficient padding so that the instrument is protected at all times and there is no friction between the instrument and the case. The case should also have sturdy and well-padded pockets for the bow and other accessories so that everything is well protected.

Finally, making a safe space to keep your case is just as important as making a habit of putting your violin away in its case. Make sure that you clear up sufficient space so that the violin does not crowd over with other items even if you don’t use it for a while. The case must never get wet or be exposed directly to the elements. You must also keep the case tucked away in a corner so that it doesn’t accidentally get tipped over. By just developing some of these good habits, you will go a long way in ensuring the longevity of your instrument.

Loosen the bow

The violin bow is generally made of horsehair, and is quite tough. The bow, when stretched and played across the strings, produces a typical sound that we associate with the violin. Taking care of the bow is also important. One way to do this is to loosen the bow when the violin is not being played. This is to ensure that the stretched hair does not get stressed, which can break. Even when tightening the bow, just do so only as much as required. The bow will require being re-haired once a year.

Changing strings

When it comes to the violin strings, they are quite hardy. However, they still require some care. The same principle as with the bow applies to them and they ought to be kept loosened when not in play to reduce pressure on the strings and the bridge of the instrument. You also need to learn how to change the strings properly.

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