Choosing and Fitting a Violin Shoulder Rest

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Choosing and Fitting a Violin Shoulder Rest

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In this tutorial, I discuss how to choose the right shoulder rest for you, and I will demonstrate how to fit a shoulder rest, using my very own brand new Bon Musica shoulder rest, straight from the box.
Recommended violin shoulder rest brands by neck length (distance from shoulder to chin) - check your size before you buy - musicfunbooks....
Not sure about your neck length? It's a tricky question to answer as there's no official guide. You should also consider other dimensions of the shoulders to find the perfect fit and go to a violin shop if you can and have a professional fit you. It really is a case of trial and error but hopefully you have some idea of your neck length in comparison to other people, so can take a good guess. I find length to be the best guide if you can't get to a shop to try some out.
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LONG NECK LENGTH
1. NEW KorfkerRest - LUXURY & HIGH QUALITY - HOW TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" TO A VIOLIN PLAYER
Please note that the Korfker is not mentioned in this video. I have not tried it yet, but I want one. I hear they are worth every penny. I imagine they don't sell smaller sizes as I couldn't find them. I've also heard they are highly adjustable so should suit ANY neck length. As soon as I have one, I will review it.
- KorfkerRest Luna 3/4 to 4/4: amzn.to/3VUyHsY
- KorfkerRest Model 2 3/4 - 4/4: amzn.to/4cQDin2
2. Bon Musica - HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE - THE ONE I USE FROM THE VIDEO
- Bon Musica 4/4 size: amzn.to/3S57O4z
- Bon Musica 3/4 size: amzn.to/4bMPTGG
- Bon Musica 1/2 size: amzn.to/4bHdto4
3. Wolf - MEDIUM TO HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE - I USED THIS AS A CHILD
- Wolf Senior 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/3VUyHsY
- Wolf Junior 1/4 - 1/2 size: amzn.to/4bJXhmd
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MEDIUM Neck Length:
1. Kun Solo (adults) and Kun Collapsible (children) - HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE
- Kun Solo 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4bJxSZY
- Kun Collapsible Junior 1/2 - 3/4 size
-- papaya colour: amzn.to/4cJXyag
-- brown colour: amzn.to/3zG8k2y
- Kun Collapsible Mini 1/4 size
-- purple colour: amzn.to/3Y2w1fx
-- blue colour: amzn.to/3Y43xC2
-- black colour: amzn.to/3S7XdWl
2. Fiddlerman MEDIUM QUALITY - I've not tried these but they look similar to the Kun and are slightly cheaper
Fiddlerman 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4cBETwZ
3. Fom BUDGET - GOOD FOR NEW STARTERS
Fom 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/3xZ58hZ
4. LMS, BUDGET - Not tried but looks OK
LMS 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4bJzLpw
LMS 1/2 size: amzn.to/4cGHl5u
5. Hordion BUDGET - also not tried but looks OK
Hordion 1/4 -1/8 size: amzn.to/3S1IqN1
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SHORT NECK LENGTH
1. Play on Air Deluxe: amzn.to/462pUcZ - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE JULY 2024 SO I HAVE SOME OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Also available on this UK website: www.thestringz...
2. Sponge pads BUDGET - you need two elastic bands
1/2 - 3/4 size 10 pc GOOD FOR SCHOOLS: amzn.to/3W1CSTR
3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4d1as3o (elastic bands not included)
1/2 - 3/4 size: amzn.to/3Lm0xtb (elastic bands not included)
3. Violin Shoulder & Chinrest Pad Brown Soft Comfortable Sheepskin Leather
3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4f2twQh
I also have read that the KorfkerRest mentioned in the 'Long Neck' section can be used on a short leg setting. These are expensive so I wouldn't recommend taking the risk if your neck is really short.
NO SHOULDER REST? Try using one of these products to make that work for you. A bit of friction between the violin and the shoulder will stop the slipping.
1. OttoMusica SR11 Shoulder Rest Magic Pad for Violin and Viola - BUDGET
All sizes: amzn.to/3Lm1otT
2. Violin Shoulder Rest Pad
3/4 - 4/4: amzn.to/3zDtjD4
All sizes: amzn.to/3zEUBJr
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AFFORDABLE BEGINNER VIOLIN RECOMMENDATION WITH A FLAT CHIN REST FOR COMFORT
Cremona SV-75 Premier Novice Violin Outfit (check your size)
4/4 (full) size (for adults): amzn.to/3zH9fQl
3/4 size: amzn.to/4f0Hu5c
1/2 size: amzn.to/465e5Tw
1/4 size: amzn.to/3zCdRXY
1/8 size: amzn.to/4f47EE8

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@theviolincoach Ай бұрын

SHOULDER REST RECCOMENDATIONS LONG NECK LENGTH 1. NEW KorfkerRest - LUXURY & HIGH QUALITY - HOW TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" TO A VIOLIN PLAYER Please note that the Korfker is not mentioned in this video. I have not tried it yet, but I want one. I hear they are worth every penny. I imagine they don't sell smaller sizes as I couldn't find them. I've also heard they are highly adjustable so should suit ANY neck length. As soon as I have one, I will review it. - KorfkerRest Luna 3/4 to 4/4: amzn.to/3VUyHsY - KorfkerRest Model 2 3/4 - 4/4: amzn.to/4cQDin2 2. Bon Musica - HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE - THE ONE I USE FROM THE VIDEO - Bon Musica 4/4 size: amzn.to/3S57O4z - Bon Musica 3/4 size: amzn.to/4bMPTGG - Bon Musica 1/2 size: amzn.to/4bHdto4 3. Wolf - MEDIUM TO HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE - I USED THIS AS A CHILD - Wolf Senior 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/3VUyHsY - Wolf Junior 1/4 - 1/2 size: amzn.to/4bJXhmd - MEDIUM Neck Length: 1. Kun Solo (adults) and Kun Collapsible (children) - HIGH QUALITY & AFFORDABLE - Kun Solo 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4bJxSZY - Kun Collapsible Junior 1/2 - 3/4 size -- papaya colour: amzn.to/4cJXyag -- brown colour: amzn.to/3zG8k2y - Kun Collapsible Mini 1/4 size -- purple colour: amzn.to/3Y2w1fx -- blue colour: amzn.to/3Y43xC2 -- black colour: amzn.to/3S7XdWl 2. Fiddlerman MEDIUM QUALITY - I've not tried these but they look similar to the Kun and are slightly cheaper Fiddlerman 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4cBETwZ 3. Fom BUDGET - GOOD FOR NEW STARTERS Fom 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/3xZ58hZ 4. LMS, BUDGET - Not tried but looks OK LMS 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4bJzLpw LMS 1/2 size: amzn.to/4cGHl5u 5. Hordion BUDGET - also not tried but looks OK Hordion 1/4 -1/8 size: amzn.to/3S1IqN1 - SHORT NECK LENGTH 1. Play on Air Deluxe: amzn.to/462pUcZ - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE JULY 2024 SO I HAVE SOME OTHER SUGGESTIONS Also available on this UK website: www.thestringzone.co.uk/playonair-deluxe-shoulder-rest 2. Sponge pads BUDGET - you need two elastic bands 1/2 - 3/4 size 10 pc GOOD FOR SCHOOLS: amzn.to/3W1CSTR 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4d1as3o (elastic bands not included) 1/2 - 3/4 size: amzn.to/3Lm0xtb (elastic bands not included) 3. Violin Shoulder & Chinrest Pad Brown Soft Comfortable Sheepskin Leather 3/4 - 4/4 size: amzn.to/4f2twQh I also have read that the KorfkerRest mentioned in the 'Long Neck' section can be used on a short leg setting. These are expensive so I wouldn't recommend taking the risk if your neck is really short. NO SHOULDER REST? Try using one of these products to make that work for you. A bit of friction between the violin and the shoulder will stop the slipping. 1. OttoMusica SR11 Shoulder Rest Magic Pad for Violin and Viola - BUDGET All sizes: amzn.to/3Lm1otT 2. Violin Shoulder Rest Pad 3/4 - 4/4: amzn.to/3zDtjD4 All sizes: amzn.to/3zEUBJr - - AFFORDABLE BEGINNER VIOLIN RECOMMENDATION WITH A FLAT CHIN REST FOR COMFORT Cremona SV-75 Premier Novice Violin Outfit (check your size) 4/4 (full) size (for adults): amzn.to/3zH9fQl 3/4 size: amzn.to/4f0Hu5c 1/2 size: amzn.to/465e5Tw 1/4 size: amzn.to/3zCdRXY 1/8 size: amzn.to/4f47EE8

@Skinny_Karlos 5 ай бұрын

I use the Bonmusica and have for some years after using the Kun and many others. I'd probably go for the pirastro korfker but I'm not independently wealthy so I make do with the Bonmusica which does a very good job anyways. Should the Korfker come down by about 75% (it's 834.00 Australian) I might consider it but now it's prohibitive, I imagine for you as well. Even professional orchestral players (I know of three friends who are and feel this way) find the cost over the top and that says something. All round good video and showing off of the Bonmusica which is the best for the $$ that I've found thus far.

@ogstopper Ай бұрын

Great advice. Love the long hair!

@user-do5hd7zb4x 2 ай бұрын

A very imaginative and creative way to illustrate correct violin posture. Thank you!

@theviolincoach Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@terryvaughn677 11 ай бұрын

I use same chin rest....I adjusted mine with you... you're awesome

@ursdonners 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to be of service

@reallyaznokidding 5 ай бұрын

Did you know you can swivel the top of the bonmusica using only one of the two screws and nuts underneath? You don't need both to secure it. With one, you loosen it a bit, then swivel it until you find where it fits better over shoulder and tighten it. All those holes for you to try the best length and also swivel. It took me 4 years to figure it out, and now it's worth the money.

@theviolincoach 2 ай бұрын

@@reallyaznokidding yes, didn't I mention that? Whoops!

@reallyaznokidding 2 ай бұрын

@@theviolincoach No, you never unscrewed the curved part to swivel it.

@MattinSapmi 10 ай бұрын

As I unboxed my Bon Musica rest I was thinking I paid how much for a piece of metal and foam! 🤣🤣 It does fit ok though and does the job.

@theviolincoach Ай бұрын

🤣

@nortontownsley5917 5 ай бұрын

Very nice video. But what are the measurements of short, medium and long necks? Also, I have been thinking of a cover or something for my chinrest to prevent slipping. What do you recommend?

@theviolincoach Ай бұрын

Hey, please see the updated description for this video under the short neck section to find a chinrest cover. Neck length measurements are hard to gauge without looking at the person though. Most people suit the medium ones so maybe start there if you aren't sure with a budget option and see how it fits.

@FreyaVal 28 күн бұрын

what's the reason you gave tutorial in the bathroom? :D

@theviolincoach 28 күн бұрын

Best lighting in the house at that time of day!

@FreyaVal 28 күн бұрын

@@theviolincoach oh alright! I know someone who sells the recording of his playing and I was wondering about his music studio. He said,"no music studio. I recorded it all in my bathroom!" I thought you would have similar reason. Interesting!