12 Checks to IMPROVE your VIOLIN SOUND QUALITY in 10 Minutes

How to get rid of your beginner sound and to keep improving your sound (forever!) as an intermediate and advanced violinist.
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[@vedasticks]

been getting frustrated with slightly scratchy sound... forgot to clean my strings. too much rosin on bow.

[@violinlounge]

Glad that helped!

[@Ready2Go4It]

But how do I clean my strings? With water?

[@BigEvan101]

@@Ready2Go4Ityou should have a cloth type thing in your case

[@JoseGonzalez-dh4dc]

Same

[@lindablock9984]

This was awesome information. There's so much to remember when playing the violin and it never hurts to hear it over and over again. This was very very helpful. Thank you

[@violinlounge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Final_Turn]

1) Fixed all my issues

[@jaimymetts]

I’m intermediate and I would LOVE to have amazing beautiful sound.

[@violinlounge]

You can do it!

[@pauljack7170]

violin is a very simple instrument a crafted piece of wood and a hairy stick the endless complications rise when you put these 2 ingrédients togheter

[@violinlounge]

Indeed 😁

[@DianaFilipe-wq2qd]

I have an exam in two weeks for grade 4 and I wasn't prepared AT ALL YOU LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE! Thank you

[@violinlounge]

Aw, that’s wonderful 😊

[@toiletdestroyer163]

How do you move your wrist like that?

[@Robert-nz3te]

Thank you all your tips, techniques and patient explanation and delivery are all beneficial for me.

[@reggykhun3208]

good way for violin sound improvement especially for violin adult beginners. Thanks ms.

[@jdljfl1973]

Lots of excellent tips, especially ‘Never Trust Your Intonation “. Thank you .

[@violinlounge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-du8il2xq7c]

Thank you! Yes, the comments on cleaning Rezin off and being mindful of how much I’m using is an incredibly good place to start. Thank you so much😃🤣😊🙏♥️

[@ogstopper]

Thank you so much.

[@thisbevanleeuwen-vandenber4242]

Thanks for this checklist during playing, amazing how simple actions can influence the sound. Also experiencing that your violin selfmis teaching you by the resonance on a good intonation. It is good to be aware of listening to the best teacher: yourself. And never trust your intonation, also a good one! 😃

[@violinlounge]

You're very welcome!

[@raymond4u100]

Thank you for this

[@michaeltaylor7407]

Great lesson! Thanks Zlata

[@violinlounge]

Happy to help!

[@elliebean3787]

I’m only three steps in and already sound sooooo much better- thank you!

[@thunderwolfcz9499]

This was the best instructional video I have ever seen, thank you,

[@violinlounge]

Wow, thank you!

[@deadmanswife3625]

Watching again amazing what help it is to see something the second time.

[@violinlounge]

Yeah, the tips go fast! ☺️

[@sephirothseymour2457]

Thank you very much! Very helpful!😊😊

[@violinlounge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Havefaith..]

Ma'am u are magical ✨️ 😍

[@reggykhun3208]

she is a very good violin tutor, appreciated indeed,thanks her uptodated lessons.

[@violinlounge]

Glad you think so!

[@saradotsandthings1222]

Thank you for this video 🥰

[@violinlounge]

Glad it’s helpful ☺️

[@bartmeijer1954]

For me, the last tip is the most useful one!

[@wilkisterouma3753]

Thank you

[@Tinyfrogonaleaf]

Wow. Thank you!

[@violinlounge]

Happy practicing!

[@noobpeepxpostyguitarists5381]

This 10 minutes video Worth more than a 2 hours video thx!!!❤

[@valappleby9960]

This video gave me a whole lot of things to work on. I have just begun violin/lessons - 3 months ago and your information is invaluable to me. Thank you!!! Just subscribed.

[@violinlounge]

Wonderful! You’re so welcome!

[@dixieoswald1234]

All of them are great

[@violinlounge]

Glad it's helpful!

[@bloodraws]

My violin always sounds like it's voice is cracking lol

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super super super lovely

[@dixieoswald1234]

Oh so much thanks. I love your videos. When is the new addition due

[@violinlounge]

I publish every Monday and Wednesday at 4 PM Amsterdam time.

[@dawdlinghydra41]

thank you for your tips i really want to improve as i’ve struggled lately with my violin playing in my high school symphonic orchestra and lost my first chair spot because of it i really want to improve and be the concertmaster

[@violinlounge]

You can do it!

[@mtguitar5150]

What would make a bigger improvement to tone. Replacing a butched bridge ( my first try!) or replacing bow strings that may be 40 years old

[@dazydoesviolin1871]

Amazing 👏 🙀

[@violinlounge]

Thanks 😆

[@tabithagiscombe411]

Thank you for these tips and tricks!💖 I’m starting to self teach myself violin but how many times should you rosin the bow?

[@violinlounge]

Welcome, you’ll probably love my free beginner course: kzbin.info/aero/PLVBTuGvv2_iZG13XSIXJPLGSWENu6pn3s Rosin around once a week. More when the bow slips, less when it gets dusty and sounds harsh.

[@tabithagiscombe411]

@@violinloungeThank you! I will check out these lessons

[@deadmanswife3625]

Thank you Zlata. Another interesting 11 minutes. Most helpful was just play the note as many times as you want ignoring the rest. Yes life got in the way. (My furnace) help on the way within the week. Back to vibtato & the metronome

[@violinlounge]

Awesome that you got some help that can free you up to practice. Enjoy!

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@violinlounge thank you zlata

[@ultimatechess2003]

Cleaning my strings cured it thank you

[@SohamKumarMaiti]

Wow great tips.❤❤ I've bought a violin, and only in a specific note, I'm hearing a very fast humming but all other adjacent notes are sounding perfect. what could be the cause and how to stop this?

[@violinlounge]

This could be a Wolf tone. Google for it, because there are several options. The easiest option to try first is to use a different brand/type of strings.

[@musicalstudios0]

10 minutes AND 46 seconds. (I am just a very precise person, no offense. This video helped me a lot. I Liked and subscribed. U got a new sub 🎉.

[@violinlounge]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sebastianthomas8266]

I am your student. Sebastian Thomas. Excellent narration and great information Thank you

[@violinlounge]

You're welcome!

[@glikesrriseldamaedrtinez8556]

What do you clean it with?

[@darleenlee9125]

As an adult, self learning with KZbin videos and books, I find you tutorials very helpful. I’ve been struggling with tone and realise that my bowing has not been straight, which I’m now working on, and after I wiped the rosin off my strings it did sound better. Something that I do notice is that sometimes I get an airy sort of note either when I do a stop or release. I’m thinking it’s the way I press on the string. Maybe I need to tap a bit harder? Do you know what I mean?

[@violinlounge]

Yes, it's a matter of balancing weight, speed and contact point. Bowing straight will also help. Check out this video as well: violinlounge.com/how-to-stop-surface-noise-on-the-violin-and-create-a-deep-sound-violin-lounge-tv-367/

[@deadmanswife3625]

I'm here ❤

[@violinlounge]

Hi Wendy!

[@samuelporubcan7476]

Hello, I like your channel. It is great that you're trying to help other less advanced violinists (as me). If I can, I would like to give one advice to you - please speak a little slower :) A lot of your fans and people here are not native English speaking people. Thank you :)

[@violinlounge]

Ok 👌🏻

[@piggyplays_9426]

As a violin player so has played for 5 years I did not know you had to clean your bow hair😳

[@user-mv5qe3nq7w]

Oh no 💀💀 Do you clean it now tho

[@im._.mxquelbtw4657]

My tone sounds really quite and mushy when i record, and when i vibrato it sounds scratchy. do you have any tips? i have a solo coming up and i don’t want to sound bad

[@violinlounge]

Maybe try to use a bit more bow weight and speed? Experiment with bow place, speed and pressure.

[@rochellevollenhoven3998]

How can I play louder when playing a song with flats and how can i play more lagoto and stacoto

[@rochellevollenhoven3998]

I get very frustrating when I do not play proply

[@violinlounge]

I've got many videos on bow technique, so check them out. Also I've got videos on dynamics, amongst which this one: violinlounge.com/how-to-practice-dynamics-in-legato-with-guest-teacher-vivien-hoffman-violin-lounge-tv-351/

[@user-du8il2xq7c]

I am embarking on a lifelong ambition to play my mother’s beautiful violin… The trouble is I’m 60 and my hand is not as flexible as yours appears to be when you are describing the movement of the fingers with the bow… Do you have some exercises I could do with my hand to improve my flexibility and to improve this skill? Thank you very much.🙏🥰

[@violinlounge]

Yes, this routine helps violinlounge.com/violin-bow-hand-warm-up-for-flexible-bowing-and-a-great-sound-violin-lounge-tv-386/

[@Havefaith..]

Ma'am what is that finger action on the finger board 🤔

[@violinlounge]

Do you mean the fingerings? In the video I talked about finger action in the right hand.

[@Erm_au]

What piece did you start playing at 8:40? :)

[@violinlounge]

Meditation from Thaïs by Massenet

[@johnalexander301]

Great instruction Zlata. Thank you. BTW you look fantastic. Did you lose some weight?

[@violinlounge]

Thank you :)

[@starfruit_isnt_real]

💖

[@quantumacademy2332]

❤

[@death-is-amazing]

Lmao ty

[@raquelvasquez5152]

I am wondering why my tone is too whiny and tense, and when playing in higher positions on the A and D string and when playing on high positions on the G string it sounds too scratchy. Where does this come from?

[@violinlounge]

In higher positions one must adjust the bow placement (closer to the bridge). Also experiment wtih bow speed and pressure.

[@raquelvasquez5152]

@@violinlounge So, when trying to play either father or closer to the bridge, how can I do that while trying to keep my bow straight?

[@violinlounge]

@@raquelvasquez5152 while changing contact point the bow is in a bit of an angle

[@new1st569]

As an amateur violin enthusiast who has practiced without formal violin education, I have concerns about the uniformity of bow movements among orchestra members during performances. Specifically, when observing violinists and cellists, I notice that their bow angles and directions appear consistent. Is this uniformity a result of music education, or do musicians follow the conductor’s instructions during rehearsals? I am capable of playing, but I worry that my bow movements -specifically whether to play by pushing or pulling the bow-might be perceived differently by professionally trained violinists. Is this choice of how to move bow standardized during music education? I asked artificial intelligence about this point, then it replied 'there is no regulation about, and uniformity of bows of orchestra members are conducted by leader during rehearsals'. is AI reply right? *** AI replied also : 'There is no universal rule for violinists regarding bow movements during violin performances. Just like violin masters exhibit different bow techniques, each musician may have their own unique approach. Some violinists maintain a consistent direction when moving the bow (whether pushing or pulling) even when changing strings, while others intentionally change the direction of the bow to achieve specific musical effects. The choice often depends on the individual player’s style, interpretation, and the desired sound.'

[@violinlounge]

There's a difference between orchestral playing and solistic playing. As an orchestral player you need to blend and create one sound with your section and the orchestra. It's team work. Bow direction is chosen by the concert master and the section leaders. I've got a great resource with some rules on bow direction: violinlounge.com/up-bow-or-down-bow-22-violin-bowing-rules-violin-lounge-tv-467/

[@new1st569]

@@violinlounge Thanks.

[@user-tq2gr5yo9t]

I wonder if you could teach me in real life i live at cambodia 🇰🇭

[@legal_drug_user]

I never understand how much rosin to use. So I go days of practice without using it at all

[@violinlounge]

That's pretty normal. No need to rosin daily.

[@pauljack7170]

every 4-5 hours of playing i guess 2-3 passeges on rosin .. wipe the hairs on a cloth if u think u put too much rosin wipe a little after u ended your tuitions clean the string eith a soft dry cloth after u ended the playing session too little makes your hairs go sideways too much gives a soggy sound

[@pauljack7170]

and i realized a piece of old jeans cloth is rought just as it should be to clean the rosin excess on crines and also the chords

[@legal_drug_user]

@@pauljack7170 wow, thanks a lot 🙌🏼🙌🏼 very helpful!

[@user-ol4gj5fb9e]

my violin is weird so basically i got my violin 3 days ago and i already broke the e string so now i have a 3 string violin

[@violinlounge]

I would recommend getting a new E string quickly, because the bridge can collapse if you have three strings.

[@stephensheridan93]

Thank you Mrs S @SS

[@stephensheridan93]

So much to learn - Who knew

[@stephensheridan93]

Good exercise!

[@violinlounge]

Glad it’s helpful

[@patriciahandy8447]

I am having a terrible time with the scratching on the violin

[@violinlounge]

I've got several videos on my channel to solve that :)

[@zachb8012]

But... but I love using too much rosin and making a big mess on the fingerboard

[@violinlounge]

Do what works for you!