How To Not Sound SCRATCHY

[@abd95ib69]

I tried and it didn't make any scratching noise and I was proud then I realized my dad was having a zoom meeting and all the tries were heard by his students....

[@genevienegage7134]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shaashwat54]

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[@Itsmeaperson39]

I wonder how many excuses your dad had to make, but I'm still happy for you.

[@WayneFielder]

Bow grip is also a thing. That pinky at the end of the frog ain't there for decoration! Pressing down however slightly on the frog end of the bow relieves weight on the front end of the bow...and sometimes even the frog end. Draw the the bow across an open string and apply pressure from your pinky on the bow hand, you'll see differences in the volume and tone.

[@Not-really-Naisha]

this changed my tone SO much, thank you sm 😃

[@kashmirandal6282]

Why am I putting my pinky UNDER the frog

[@surajitdey4305]

Thank you really much, you don't know how much this helped me!

[@Not-really-Naisha]

@@kashmirandal6282 could be because of how the rest of your fingers are positioned, or maybe a locked wrist which can get better with some bowing practice. you could try putting like a pencil between the arch of ur pinky and the wood, and just trying to hold your bow normally to retain that. Lemme know if it helped!

[@kashmirandal6282]

@@Not-really-Naisha My classmate in violin lessons actually taught me a lot of stuff, including how to grip it. My finger stands up on the edge of the bow now. Thanks though!

[@jeffm7745]

OMG - I have been playing terrible scratchy fiddle for 40 years. You fixed it in 2 minutes!

[@Loccutus28]

Lauren! I loved the humor in the start of the video with the "infomercial" touch. Please do that again. On the serious side, this video really helped me because I did not know that lowering your elbow and your hand actually adds pressure. Thank you so much, you are the best teacher! Please don't stop teaching!

[@TheTuneProject]

Thanks so much, James. Appreciate you being here 🤗

[@katewebber1131]

Starting out again to play after many many years, So beginning again. GREAT TUTE. THANK YOU.

[@cervus-venator]

But Wait! There’s more!! Order within the next hour and we’ll send you the magical “No Scratch” Mongolian horse tail hair for your bow absolutely free. Lauren, I’ve been scratching, I mean practicing for over a year now and I still seem to get that lovely scratch sound from time to time. And it never fails to happen when I am online with my instructor. You know, just so she can hear it. Anyway, THANKS for the tips. I really need to try that Patreon thing since I seem to get so much from your KZbin videos. And I will be ordering some back up supplies off of Amazon (going through your page) as I had a nice failure yesterday. The violin, hanging nicely in its place on the music stand, decided to send the E string fine tuner into space. Luckily it did not put my eye out during its exit. The tail piece broke. I can’t complain as it is over 100 years old. I’m just glad that it didn’t damage the violin. I had a bag of parts on hand that I ordered a while back just for such mishaps. Things like a chin rest, pegs, bridge, fine tuners, and a tail piece. So I replaced the tail piece, strings, and I had to replace the E and G string pegs. The others just would not hold. Because I don’t overly enjoy the look of these new pegs that are in there, I’ll be ordering some more along with another tail piece and likely some more strings. The strings I put on are a lot nicer than what I had and you can really tell a difference, so I want to get some more for the future. Oh, and one last thing. I showed my instructor how well I was doing with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that I learned from a KZbin video, that now she wants me to continue with it. It has some key items in it that she felt will continue to enhance my D and G string scratching. I mean learning. Thanks.

[@TheTuneProject]

Cervus-Venator - Firstly, thank you so much for the support. It means the world! 🙏 Secondly, you’re too funny! I’m glad your string didn’t take your eye out, or anything else, for that matter. Too bad about the tail piece, though. I’m happy to hear you’ve been having fun with Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Keep it up, & good luck!!

[@deadmanswife3625]

You are very funny 🤣🤣🤣🎻

[@langhamp8912]

I've always had some bowing problems such as bow scratch, warble/bounce, etc unless my bow tension is about right. I'm a bit puzzled as to what the bow tension should be before playing, but after a few adjustments a lot of bow problems mostly just go away. The bow tension I've never been able to eyeball it and adjust it right, so that leads me to believe bow tension has a fine line between working and not working. I don't think a new player could pull out a new violin and figure out how to set up both the violin and the bow.

[@TheTuneProject]

langhamp8912 - Bow hair tension really all depends on what you’re playing, but you’re right! There is a fine line and can be tough to know if you’re too tight or too loose. We generally want a bit of give in the bow hair for best results. Keep working at it & I’m sure you’ll get it! Good luck!

[@naev.3344]

Thanks! I'm scratchy on certain notes and wasn't sure if it was a rosin issue (look, I am convinced different rosins sound different) or if I am too heavy handed.

[@1Inked4Heart3]

I straight SCREECH on the D string ! 😩😩😩 thank you !

[@Justmeandjesus19]

It’s the e string for me

[@ralphbenitz6361]

Im working on Kansas' Dust in the Wind violin solo but so far it sounds like "Rust in the Wind" but thanks to you, the tin man is starting to lose his squeaks.

[@TheTuneProject]

Haha, love it. Good luck to you!

[@hannaht.7459]

You hit the nail on the head! Also I was trying to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and it sounded exactly like the intro lol

[@rasheedaogburn123]

I’m new to the violin and this was so incredibly helpful. I’m going to try this.

[@pranjalkaler7211]

I watched a couple of videos before, but none of them talked about applying less pressure. I started bowing it softly and could feel the difference immediately in the sound. Though my hand begin to pain, but that is something I would need to practice and get comfortable with as less pressure needs to be applied. Thanks a lot

[@TheTuneProject]

Yay! Glad to hear that. As you are applying less pressure, also make sure your right hand is relaxed - you shouldn't have any pain while doing this. Good luck!

[@RachaelCastaigne]

Thankyou very much! This has helped immensely with my new violin with different strings.

[@jack002tuber]

Nice video! To hold and use a bow correctly is a complex task. Mine was scratching a lot, I found replacing the bow hair helped me. I still struggle with the light touch you describe

[@RichelleBoit]

It was so helpful it makes me sound so much better at playing the viola❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@hamwhacker]

I have a Canadian cousin called Lauren who is really cute and sounds just like you! The difference is that she cannot play the violin. Nice tutorial!! ❤

[@carrotonion7069]

I like your back ground look like my culture batik..thanks for sharing

[@deadmanswife3625]

Carrot onion it sure is beautiful and unique isn't it

[@rasheedaogburn123]

I tried this and it worked!

[@dpcmusic2542]

Thanks Lauren, this video was so simple but very insightful and made an immediate improvement in my tone. Happy to hit the tip jar for that! I'll be checking out more. Thanks again.

[@TheTuneProject]

Thanks so much!

[@b26t4]

Everytime I time I start playing open strings it sounds fine but when I press on the E string to play a note it sounds scratchy, the rest of the strings are perfect except that one... So am I doing something wrong? Or is my bow...

[@TheTuneProject]

The E string can be tricky! Just make sure you're using very little weight (the raised elbow will help) on that string especially, and keeping a steady, consistent bow speed. Good luck!

[@susart7]

This was very helpful for a beginner like me!

[@faclonx6275]

Same here so I could play river flows in you and not sound bad

[@shubho2b177]

Thanks for the great tips. You have hit the nail on the head with everything you said. Keep up the good work 👏

[@scatman820]

Literally saved my life tysm

[@EllaSanders-q5z]

just seeing the advertisement at the beginning made me subscribe

[@ryanp3470]

thank you for this excellent explanation your video got quite informative past 0.40

[@TheTuneProject]

You are welcome!

[@zeenyedits3335]

If this works I’ll sub Edit: after a few try’s it works it’s still a bit scratchy but I think it’s because I still need tons of practice

[@danielg.6305]

Thanks for the help I've been struggling to have a good sound on violin.😅

[@chordsofsteel-i4j]

Thank you so much! it worked like magic!!

[@WayneFielder]

'back in my day' (I'm 55yo, trained classically and played out a bit through my mid 30s then put it away for some unknown reason) My training, however harsh, was to hold a slightly boiled egg between my thumb and forefinger on the bow hand. Crush the egg...too much pressure on the string and I had to clean up the resulting mess. Not enough pressure and the egg falls out...again I had to clean up the mess. Kind of a Myagi approach to violin for sure but I learned some great wisdom and skill...sadly I've lost it and looking for tips!

[@TheTuneProject]

Very interesting approach! Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you’ve come to the right place. 🙂

[@HenrayPatter]

Not gonna lie when you said it’s because of too much pressure I stop putting so much pressure and my ears stopped hurting THANKS!

[@NN-rn1oz]

You're an angel.

[@kavithadhanasekar5930]

Thank you so much mam...!! It's very useful for every beginners...!

[@Jahsiaaa]

TYSM

[@chriskelly9653]

Love how you explain things .

[@TheTuneProject]

So glad!

[@raveendranchendayad8172]

Hi ..a lot of helpful tips..awaiting u r guidances in future

[@phykin]

Great video thank you!!!

[@rebeccalogan6990]

Thank you 😊 this does help

[@lululovesbirdies]

I LOVE ITTT!!!! I’m 9 years old, and I just wanted to say, Thank you M.s Lauren!! I got a violin to make my dad happy, and I’m learning French at the same time, whenever I used the violin, it sounds like a dying cat! But I did this, and it worked, thank you, Again. ❤

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

Your advice was helpful! Also your so beautiful with u standing in front of that wall, you look like a religious figure from the Bible!!🥺😃❤️🙏😃❤️perfect!!❤️🙏

[@leighwang226]

Great hacks they helped me so much. Thank you!!!

[@TheTuneProject]

Yay! So glad to hear that.

[@JimmyDeLocke]

Thanks for the tip!

[@coralieodsynalsfouriau]

Thank you for your video. :)

[@charlotteplays_yt7111]

Thank you so much!!

[@rhondafiss457]

Thank you for helping me

[@irlerenjaeger2824]

I’m literally working on the Gavotte from the intro right now that freaked me out a little lmaooooo

[@BrendaCleavenger]

Very Helpful

[@tiayarns93]

I'm definitely at the scratchy Twinkle Twinkle part of my evil villain origin story 😂

[@mcrrevenge489]

sooo helpful thank you

[@s.manoda]

Great vidéo !

[@Shubhankar31]

100points for the presentation

[@jamesday5636]

haha Like the salesy intro!

[@youtubedestroyedmylife309]

subscribed just cause the hilirious intro

[@TheTuneProject]

🙂

[@Dante-ev2mh]

thanks

[@sahadatkhan6912]

you are really a good teacher thank you

[@TheTuneProject]

Thank you! 😃

[@chanchalchakraborty3953]

Thank You. Madam. Very very Nice

[@TheTuneProject]

Thank you, Chanchal!

[@BG-it5ol]

Great 👍 video thanks

[@TheTuneProject]

Absolutely!

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Love your halo!

[@chanchalchakraborty3953]

Thank. You. Madam. 👍👌👌👌

[@brysonbuckner8104]

Well I’m a bluegrass player. So I have the issue very often. It sounds like I’m tryi by to murder cat. But how?. Just apply Rosen? Or something

[@douglasmckay5968]

Hi I have that on my A string

[@lesleynelson7708]

Does too much rosin make it scratch too?

[@Murkrok67]

Mine doesn’t sound like that kind of scratchy it just sounds like sandpaper running across some metal

[@gotnoideaforaproperusernam8122]

Someone please help me T-T I have no teacher for violin and my D string sounds like someone depressed sobbing (it's really hard to describe how it sounds but close to what I said) what am I doing wrong ?

[@PJohal384]

Maybe you haven't tuned it right?

[@gotnoideaforaproperusernam8122]

@@PJohal384 Ahaha I realised now I was making "beginner" sound... It doesn't sound that bad anymore

[@kenhuang3820]

Apologies, apologies and apologies I can't stop and I got distracted by your noise ring lol

[@stam.x]

Lord bless you woman 🫡very good

[@nurainaqilaabdullah300]

why do it sound scratchy when i press the strings

[@stephanyhoney9741]

You're probably are not pressing your fingers down fully, if you're just hovering over let's say the E on the D string, it will sound scratchy. Push your fingers harder on the notes to prevent the scratchiness. Hope this helps.

[@rezescat780]

3:45

[@gaurika604]

Please help me out in vibrato thing

[@TheTuneProject]

Gaurika Varshneya - I have a video all about vibrato - feel free to check it out and you might find it useful :)

[@kendrax6352]

The problem for me is when I press the cords it makes squeaking noises and my Bow is really loght

[@可愛いけどランダム]

But I play viola

[@可愛いけどランダム]

Yesssssss

[@gjcardonam]

I love you ♥

[@lilyanne2676]

Oh no! It is my first week learning violin 🥺 Did i make a mistake choosing it ?

[@abdelmasiehbaselious1999]

yes

[@deadmanswife3625]

Yes

[@violinbow9]

Yes

[@bacon.6008]

yes, because i play and i want to quit because it stresses me out but without it i feel like i lost a part of me 😭😭

[@spockb1186]

I can act now! LOL

[@WillieBeard]

Confused. Instructions tell us hold our elbow UP. Instructor did not. Is it a thing or not?

[@abdullahnaseer815]

The e and g strings give more scrates then other string how to fix them??

[@bacon.6008]

try to keep your arm steady

[@You.again.]

The beginning made me laughing

[@icu4357]

So to summarize it, calm the hell down 😂

[@josue2415biblia]

O my god really ur dad is a teacher and they all heard that hahahahahah

[@eugeniamiller6623]

I don’t have a crunch but it is more gravelly . It sounds like I have sand on my bow hair

[@TheTuneProject]

These tips still apply :)

[@nonstop8989]

I have to play soft becaus I'm not allowed to have my violin and have to hide it to flow my passion

[@harryhe2880]

very beautiful lady

[@PrettyUglyR6]

I need to hire me a violin teacher that’s as pretty as you

[@annielam5403]

My son been playing for 11 years and he still plays like a beginner...

[@rhondafiss457]

Awww that sucks

[@violinistyutika]

Apart from violin. It's really important for him to be relaxed and maybe he would be having some problem in his life . Because violin is all about feeling. Ask your son where does he finds difficult and how as parents can help 😊

[@lorendisney6573]

Cute noise ring you r a beautiful girl

[@TheTuneProject]

loren disney You’re so sweet!

[@tomterrif8503]

the nose-ring is more annoying than the scratchy sounds