Kun violin shoulder rest demo

[@andypiker-n7l]

Thank you so much! I adjusted my Kun shoulder rest in accordance with your suggestions, and it has it has been enormously helpful. I have always had trouble holding the violin comfortably, but I am now holding it comfortably and securely -- and my playing is improving as a result.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I'm so glad. Yes, the slightest adjustment makes a HUGE difference. Keep up the good work!

[@isaiahlozada4448]

I never knew how many options i had with my KUN. I have been so uncomfortable with my shoulder rest and thought that i needed a new one because it affects my playing, making vibrato impossible. Once I saw this video, I adjusted it and it became perfect. My playing got 10 times better from watching this video. Thank you so much!!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hooray, Isaiah! SO glad it helped you get more comfy. And anything that can make vibrato easier is a WIN!

[@cowpathmusic]

You are a genius with a capital J. I cannot tell you how much you have helped me. Neck pain is GONE!!! thank you.

[@sandraortiz4231]

This was enormously helpful. My teacher was so unhappy with the way my violin slid around, she replaced the Kun with a sponge pad thingy, but I decided to give it one more go based on your suggestions, with a much improved result. Thanks so much.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hooray! So happy it helped!

[@yolandaloveification]

Thank you so much for helping me out! I have had issues for about a year on my Kun on lengths and realized the lady that set up my Kun at the store had the feet backwards, forcing me to put an extraordinary amount of pressure on the shoulder rest to keep it in place! I thought I had a weirdly long neck or something and considered buying a new shoulder rest, but now I don't have to worry about trying on new shoulder rests and such! Thank you so much for your guidance, you have resolved my issues!

[@SDean111]

I can not thank you enough for this. My son started with a Kun, but it never felt right to him, so we tried NUMEROUS shoulder rests. He is short necked, but broad shouldered. I used this method and voila - he suddenly has good posture. The swivel was the icing on the cake. I had no idea it was supposed to swivel. And his teacher never told him. Thank you so much. This has made such a huge difference. His teacher was always on him about his posture but now I realize he was fighting against his set up.

[@RedDesertViolin]

SDean111 , you made my entire week! I LOVE hearing stories like this where my videos made a difference to somebody. It's amazing how seemingly small adjustments can have big impact--that's as true of tone and intonation as it is of things like posture. I predict your son will make faster progress now, since he's not working against the shoulder rest.

[@Autofac]

Good lord, thank you so much. I am reasonably new to playing and only bought a Kun rest recently to play properly. Have been complaining to myself for a few weeks now that it's not doing what I thought it would do as well as I thought it would do it. Having watched your video I realized that I have had everything ass backwards. I wasn't even using the long screw (mine came with 2 short 1 long) and I didn't realized it swiveled while on my shoulder. Wonderful! Thanks

[@SeaOfGlassBeads]

I’ve wanted to learn violin for many years, and was recently gifted a violin made by Johann Padewet. As a beginner, I was struggling with placement on my shoulder and since the grips of shoulder rest it came with were deteriorated, my teacher loaned one to me, however it did not fit my body. Three weeks in to lessons, I had to take it to a luthier for reinsertion of the sound post, and while there, I tried 3 or 4 shoulder rests; I purchased the most comfortable one, made by Tido, (I still hope to someday get a Bonmusica). After several weeks of practicing with the new Tido semi-adjusted, (still not comfortable), I came across your video and watched the demo with the Kun rest, which is very much like my Tido with the various adjust-ability. THANK YOU, I see now what was missing in my adjustments, and it fits me so much better. Not perfect, but way better. Being a lefty and playing like a righty, I am struggling with many things, so getting the placement of the violin comfortable will ease my list of frustrations greatly. Also, you’re a good teacher, as I’ve seen several of your videos. Thanks again. Pura Vida.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thank you for this reply! I am so glad it helped!

[@MichaelNoble-cn3wf]

Thank you so much for your demonstration. I only started taking lessons approximately two months ago and I never knew what the apparatus in one of the compartments in my case was for until I got a little inquisitive and figured out it was a shoulder rest. My husband gifted it to me. Your video made it so simple for me to figure out and believe it or not I put it on correctly on my own. Beginners luck! I am a shorty also and I am much more comfortable using this shoulder rest! I was never able to hold the violin with just propping it under my face but now I can hold it there without it slipping and me needing to hold my hands under my instrument so it doesn't drop to the floor. I can't believe the difference with having the shoulder rest attached to my violin!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Wow, I am impressed! I hope you will continue the pursuit of this wonderful instrument!!!

[@kathycurrie5167]

Just watched you Kun video. I've been taking lessons for several months and this is the first time that I have been shown how to adjust the shoulder rest! Amazing! I guess my instructors just assumed I knew how to set it up. Thanks so much!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are welcome, I'm glad it helped! There is SO much "fine tuning" involved in getting just the right set-up. Focus on the pain, and then focus on what makes it go away! Hilary Hahn had a GREAT tip: If your chin rest gouges your jaw, put vaseline on your jaw where it hurts, then hold your violin up. The vaseline will mark the part of the chin rest that is causing the pain, and you can pad it, sand it, or fine a chin rest that doesn't have the sharp edge that hurts you!

[@megchronisauthor]

Thank you SO much. I've recently started learning again, after a five-year hiatus when my kids were little, and I was finding the violin so uncomfortable on my shoulder. I tried everything - moving the shoulder rest this way and that, but it still felt so insecure and uncomfortable. I watched your video, and discovered the screws were the wrong way around. I put the long screw on the 'skinny' end...et viola!! What an epiphany! My aching shoulder and jaw thank you!! And no more slipping...THANKS

[@savagemako17]

Good job breaking things down. I went from a very doubtful bad fit to a very comfortable working fit. The devil is in the details and you showed them all well. Thank you!!!

[@loralynstaples5483]

Awesome! So glad it helped! (Yes the tiniest detail makes a huge difference!)

[@是高恩啊]

this video is so underrate... beginners always neglect the importance of shoulder rest and chin rest...mine wont allow me to adjust the plane and i really feel like i could drop the violin in next second... guess i might have to change another one... anyways the long-short screw reminder is very helpful...

[@RedDesertViolin]

If you adjusted your Kun the way I demonstrated in this video, and you are utilizing the "tilt" to your advantage....then you might need a different shoulder rest. (see my extensive video on the Bon Musica) But before you go out and buy one, you might benefit from a better chin rest? check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmTEgmetgJ5pb6M . It is SO important to get a good fit for beginners! Good luck to you!

[@wmbomb1079]

Back in the day when I was 'very young,' after being extensively tested by two different college level PHD Professors my parents were told, "your son is 'gifted' he has 'Perfect Pitch!" Both Professors recommended to my folks I should be playing a 'stringed' instrument so I began sawing away on my Violin at the tender age of 'Three,' I'm still playing today at 'Sixty One,' in all my years of sawing away I have 'never' used 'any kind' of "Shoulder Rest" of any kind and have never felt I didn't have complete control of my Violin, yes I've tried them but have never owned or needed one! Am I too old to learn why most all others use them configured in one way or another? I wish all of y'all that use them continued beautiful melodies. : )

[@RedDesertViolin]

wm bomb, If you feel uncomfortable or insecure in yoru violin hold, then you should TOTALLY explore shoulder rests and also maybe different chinrests! I have a TON of info about these. You are NOT too old, not by a long shot. Best of luck to you! Oh, I also have good info about ergonomics on my website and my free membership: www.RedDesertViolin.com See you there!

[@debbief9459]

I've just replaced my old Kun with another, and until yesterday was resigned to uncomfortable shoulder rests. But, having watched your clip I now have it perfectly adjusted. AMAZING - what a difference!! Thank you SO much!!! Where were you 17 years ago when I bought the first one ...?!

[@RedDesertViolin]

LOL....Debbie, 17 years ago, I was in my OWN dilemma with shoulder rests! At least it's a story with a happy ending!

[@greenbank234]

I've had a Kun shoulder for a few years, but didn't have it set up right. I've just followed your tutorial and it works for me. Very solid. Many thanks!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Great to hear! Hooray!

[@ijoefoto]

You rock! Thank you. The few minutes it took me to watch your video made setting up my daughter's shoulder rest a breeze. Excellent job of explaining the process.

[@winniecoitino]

Thank you so much ! Is much better now! I have this Kun for over 10 years and just now with your tips thats confortable! Thank you! From Brazil !

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are welcome!

[@nancyarnold2231]

Than you!! For the past six years I have been practicing the violin on my own, because we lived in rural Maine, and there were no teachers near. This shoulder rest instruction has helped me. I have not ever been able to keep my violin in place.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Great! Nancy, my online lessons are designed for people in rural areas who don't have access to nearby teachers. The lessons are absolutely wonderful. If you want to check it out for more info, you can visit RedDesertViolin.com, and you can even email me if you need to ask questions. (start at the website) Good luck!

[@pelsmann]

Finally a video that didn't leave any unanswered question marks! Thank you! I guess I have a different type of rest, since mine doesn't have any swivel function, but this worked perfectly anyhow. Thanks again!

[@ReincarnatedViolinist]

THANK YOU! I struggled with this for so long. I started considering changing my shoulder rest again. You're amazing!

[@RedDesertFiddle]

I am sooo glad it helped! So simple when it is explained, right? Good luck!

[@mrsscattycathy]

Best video I have seen for giving advice re shoulder rests. I have a 3/4s Kun and now realise I have it all wrong which is contributing towards shoulder and neck pain. Off to buy myself a full size and use it the right way around. Thank you so much. I shall be following your videos re playing.

[@RedDesertViolin]

SOOOO glad the video helped. Sometimes the simplest things are the most important!

[@Robbypax]

Excellent lesson ! I was just about to throw my Kun SR to the trash because it didn´t fit me well, but after watching this video I started to love it after having adjusted it as per your instructions. Dear Laurie, YOU ARE THE TEACHER ! Thanks so much.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I'm so glad you didn't throw the Kun away! Keep up the good work!

[@tyrejonesmd]

Best explanation of this simple but very important device that I have ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@louiscornell8637]

Very helpful lesson! You could mention (it turns up in the Comments below) that KUN makes an extra-long foot (1.5") that can be ordered separately from the shoulder rest.

[@RedDesertViolin]

@chet31BP Chet--people who are in favor of NOT using shoulder rest DO rest the violin on their collarbone. Many people find this painful or awkward. However, plenty of people learn to do it. Regarding the chinrest...they can only go so high, so the more important thing to look for in a chin rest is to find one that fits comfortably with your jaw, for minimum "sore spots". If you find that you need more height, it would come from a shoulder rest, not from a chin rest.

[@MissRaynen]

This video is great! I can't wait to try it tomorrow. I've had mine for a day and it gave me massive neck and shoulder pain. I think it's because the shoulder rest is on top of my shoulder and not "hooking" the shoulder and testing on the rest. I didn't even know it swiveled. My teacher recommended the Kun and I think I've got the screw length opposite so the skinny one is too short and the fat side for the shoulder is too high. Thank you and I hope all goes well tomorrow when I try it!

[@JSB2500]

My setup is EXACTLY the same as yours, in every detail. It took me a LOT of "noodling" around to find it, and it seemed hopeless at times, but having found it I literally haven't touched it for a year. Of course, I wish I'd found your video back then to save me that time and frustration, but at least I can endorse your good advice. For me, the attachment points on the violin are so critical I've put tiny secret dots on the violin so that I can quickly clip the shoulder rest on accurately. Not a good idea on an expensive violin of course. I think I'd take a photograph of the setup with my phone in that case.

[@RedDesertViolin]

THIS IS GREAT ADVICE....I WISH I HAD SAID THIS IN THE VIDEO. I also wish I could pin this comment to the top so others can benefit from it. My browser doesn't let me pin things.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hey Trenton I think your 2 best options are: The "Bon Musica" shoulder rest. Those go really really tall, and most taller people seem to favor them. I used one for awhile, and LOVED it, but eventually gave it up because for short people, the "hook" can actually get in the way on the G string. The other option is to seek out a taller CHIN rest, which you can use with the Kun or with the Bon Musica. I would start there, because regardless of what shoulder rest you choose, chin rest needs 2btaller.

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are welcome. Every student I have in my studio who uses a Kun had it set up wrong, that's why I decided to do the video. Glad it helped!

[@OneStepToday]

Mine is the cheap chinese one similar to this ; and i just found out today that i was adjusting it wrong all along for so many months and was having great problem in neck, discomfort now and then. I got the clue from a diff video though. I'd suggest anyone whose struggling to adjust; You really need to keep trying different angles and sides and you will get the comfortable result.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thats great advice, thanks!

[@MsFiddle3]

Thank you for showing me the slide informations, I've had to replace mine twice, the folding kind only, didn't realize there was a difference in the pieces. Have had some bad luck with my KUNS FEET... the kind that you have in your hand will TEAR APPART where they hold the violin, I've replaced them with the old rubber/metal feet and now I don't have to worry.

[@MichaelWard-l3n]

Very good presentation. My hold on the violin is now much improved.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I am so glad to hear that! Keep it up!

[@Ghynes11]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!! I was ready to throw my Kun away too! This fixed all of my problems!!!!! So much more comfortable now!!! Thank you again!!!!!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

LOL You are welcome! I know how it goes! Good luck!

[@amandagonzalez7608]

Such a fantastically helpful video! I wish I would've seen this sooner as it has been tremendously helpful with changing my playing!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Better to learn it now than several months from now! Good luck moving forward on your violin!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Cool! Yes, these concepts apply widely to other shouler rests. Glad you solved the "frontal" problem! Keep up the good work! -L

[@juelzjohnny6858]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost the password. I would love any help you can give me

[@fordeden638]

@Juelz Johnny instablaster :)

[@juelzjohnny6858]

@Ford Eden thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@juelzjohnny6858]

@Ford Eden it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

[@fordeden638]

@Juelz Johnny Happy to help =)

[@nicholaswilkins7499]

Thank you so much for this great video - which so many other teachers just don't take the time to explain. Much appreciated!

[@RedDesertViolin]

It's hard to make time for it all in lessons. That's why it's GREAT that you are being resourceful by finding other resources. Keep up the good work!

[@jewelgarland]

Thank you for this helpful video. I ordered the extra-long foot for my KUN (for extra height off the breastbone) but did not think to adjust the position of the slides, that has added to the feeling of security and relaxation!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Fantastic! Simple things can make a HUGE difference.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thank you for that info! I have seen some of my students feet, and the rubber was shredded. I thought they were just careless. I think I would replace those rubber feet with some nice surgical tubing (sold in hardware stores and pharmacies).

[@eric1952chen]

Always feel uncomfortable holding violin, first time know the magical adjusting manner, finally can hold violin comfortably. Thanks for your video. 原來小提琴的肩墊的調整有訣竅，調整後，第一次感覺可以舒服地握持小提琴！這與學拉奏技巧一樣重要！

[@RedDesertFiddle]

That makes me really happy! Thanks!

[@martinneltner5813]

Thank you. The only one who explained this in a simple way. thank you

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicklindstrom1523]

Thank you so much!! This helped me put on and adjust my daughters shoulder rest! I was totally clueless!

[@Kyriaeus]

I think another thing worth mentioning is the shape of the chinrest, which I think should take priority over the shoulder rest. For someone like me with a rather squarish jaw, a more tilted chinrest (higher near the tailpiece, lower on the bass side) helps prevent the chinrest from digging in at the edge of the jaw. Until a good match with the chinrest is found, an otherwise good angle or tilt for the violin can feel uncomfortable.

[@deondea1]

Thank you. No one ever show me these options. Thank you again from Athens Greece. 😊

[@RedDesertViolin]

deondea1 Athens! Pretty cool! I hope things there will get back to normal....been watching the news about the currency situation. Well, at least music is free. It is priceless, and yet it is free!

[@mystic6287]

😆

[@kumaraprasannaj6554]

This is Awesome...!! Thank you so much.. I am a beginner and had hard time figuring this out. Everytime when i use it i feel the pain. i just followed you step by step and it is very comfortable.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hooray! That is music to my ears!!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Great! You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@michellelinhluong]

Omg, you save me. I have used my shoulder rest wrong so so many month until i see you adjust the height screw. I have never paid attention to that screw before.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Most people don't notice those little things, but they make a big difference. Happy Practicing!

[@MsFiddle3]

Thank you for your reply, I have been very put out about KUNS, what's with pushing these 'new' style of feet that break apart after only 3 months. I have tried to reach them, but no luck. I am a performer/teacher and can't handle faulty equipment. The only way I know of letting KUNS know what's what is by letting violinist know how awful these feet are. The old style, surgical tubing over metal worked well, you just had to replace the tubing once every 5 yrs. or so. Thanks

[@RedDesertViolin]

Oh heck yeah! Look up the Wolf Secondo! I have a student who has searched high and low. THe problem with her was a tall neck, and a prominent collarbone. She had a custom chin rest made, and found that the Wolf Secondo goes around her collarbone pretty well. (not perfect, but the best of anything else) Check it out!

[@jean-marcrouchouse8573]

thank you so much for the excellent demo and best explanation I've seen so far

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephnappi9446]

Excellent!!! Kun should reference this video with the shoulder rest.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I know, right? They act like we should all just understand the physics of it. Glad it helped.

[@michaelm4869]

I just found your video and it was great! Thank You!

[@lu0844]

I got myself a Kun Luce :D and adjusted it like you instructed. It is soooo good!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

GREAT! I think you will have great success with that adjustment.

[@MissRaynen]

Thank you for the reply! I think the sponge helps because it sits on my collarbone instead of my shoulder like the Kun, but I am very very interested

[@RedDesertViolin]

Yes, I'm not saying that you have to keep your violin at that angle. Of course, you can adjust and raise or lower it to fit your own taste. When I'm in the middle of a long opera run, playing in the pit for 6 hours per day, I relax my posture and angle to a more "casual" angle. But, EVERY time a very difficult passage approaches, you can see the entire violin section sit up, and their violins go to the higher angle. It's easier to nail hard passages at that angle! --L

[@RedDesertViolin]

And thanks for the info. I have heard EXCELLENT things about Gliga, and love how their instruments sound, especially for the cost!

[@kalyaand]

Thanks! Worked a treat, with a different shoulder rest!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Wow, I'm so glad it helped! Sometimes the simplest thing can make the biggest difference! Keep working!

[@francescruz-reyes1690]

Thank you for taking the time to explain how to adjust this shoulder rest. I was so uncomfortable. What a difference!!! Thank you 😊

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShropshireLass]

I have just gotten a Kun and was really concerned over correct fitting as there are no instructions as such.. THANK you! I have also subscribed to your channel :)

[@RedDesertFiddle]

Thanks for subscribing! How's that Kun working out? I find that Kun's work for ALOT of people, but not everyone.....but there are tons of options if the Kun do the job!

[@ConnorBaxter]

very informative thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are welcome! It will at least get you started on your quest for a comfy shoulder rest!

[@919dds]

Appreciate so much your work in this video. I finally got my Kun viola shoulder rest set up right so it works correctly and hangs on my shoulder. Thank you very much. And by the way, would be nice to have some viola lessons.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hey Dale, man, I faked my way through a wedding gig, faking like I could play viola. And what did I learn? I learned that just because you play violin doesn't automatically mean you can play viola. Sorry, but I can't fake teach viola, or I would LOVE to give you viola lessons! Let me just add this, though: everything I teach on violin applies to viola. The only difference is of course the clef, and the thickness of the strings, and the lower register. That means, slower string response, and slightly wider vibrato. That's IT. So all my violin lessons should still help you.

[@dazzleapps1701]

OMG that helped so much thank you thank you and I hope your having a great summer!

[@janeeleanor4849]

Excellent video and just what I needed. Thank you so much. Now I need to get my chin rest set right and I'll be set.

[@RedDesertViolin]

YES! Chinrest is 50% of the equation! Good luck!

[@RedDesertViolin]

SO glad to hear it helped. It only took me 10 years to figure it out.....:-)

[@Brembelia]

Please put some links under the video box like where we can order one, and where we can write if we have a question. Thanks.

[@sirfinthetube]

thanks for posting the Kun shoulder rest video

[@terria1254]

Thank-you!!! I didn't realize how to adjust my Kun, MUCH better!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad I could help!

[@ritashimonishi8243]

thwnk you,I bought a kun several years ago abdvit has been like a rubiks cube trying to figure itbout.i used to use this little padded pillow thing with arubberbandtovattach it to the violin,yours is the best demonstration of how adjust a kun,I have a hard time playing comfortably as I have a defibrilatoe implanted velow the collarbone.and it mqkes it difgicult plqying with the violin at the proper qngle.i will try uour method of fitting the shoulder rest.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I totally agree with you about the new feet. They seem to have a "petroleum" coating that makes them very slippery on the violin. I bet Kun has a facebook page.

[@DigitalLazarus]

I LOVE KZbin. Thanks so much! I am completely sorted now.

[@RedDesertViolin]

@Louie25k I'm SO GLAD you found it helpful! (it took me 20 years to figure it out.....) ;-)

[@RedDesertViolin]

You have a few options for the collarbone syndrome! 1) Push your shoulder rest CLOSER to the tailpiece. This will raise the violin off your collarbone, but could create other instability. You'll have to work with it, change the tilt, and stuff. 2) add a nice pad or sponge to your routine, and place it over your collarbone before playing. OR, you can make a pad that buttons right onto your violin button, which makes it easier to manage.

[@yassslayy]

This also helped me w/ my viva shoulder rest

[@tessahoward9896]

Your video was very helpfully , thank you 😊

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad to hear it helped! Keep up the good work!

[@frecknic]

I had everything set up right but had no idea of the swivel feature. That really does make a surprising amount of difference. Now if I could get my chin rest sorted, I'll be all set 😅

[@RedDesertViolin]

I know...that swivel features is like the "recline" feature in airplanes.....and they act like that tiny recline is the difference between surviving a plan crash or not. :-) Anyway, so for chinrests, I have lots of info on my website (reddesertviolin.com) but the GURU of chinrests is Gary Frisch at chinrests.com. Good luck!

[@bonniebowen1244]

This was a big help to me. Thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it helped!

[@paulinmt2185]

You sold me on KUN. Thanks.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Kun is a GREAT versatile shoulder rest that fits LOTS of different body types. Good luck. I hope you find a comfortable setup for yourself!

[@beckijackson5262]

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful.

[@RedDesertViolin]

I'm so glad! Good luck to you!

[@dileshalgama]

Thanks this video helped me to set up my KUN shoulder rest.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Awesome. I still love Kun.

[@RedDesertViolin]

absolutely! They make every chin rest and shoulder rest for BOTH violin and viola. Just make sure you get the viola model, not violin.

[@RedDesertViolin]

LOL. It's easy to get things "bass-ackwards" with shoulder rests! I'm glad it helped! Good luck! --Lora

[@wendypitcher111]

Thank you. This has really helped me to find the right fit.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Wonderful! So glad it helped!

[@simond6610]

Amazing! Thank you so much for this video. My daughter has just moved up to a 3/4 size and we’ve had tears because we couldn’t help her find a comfortable rest position. Problem solved!

[@RedDesertViolin]

That makes me very happy! Thanks for posting!

[@madrigalmejia]

Oh what a relief! You saved my neck! Thanks a lot!

[@Shebly30]

Thank you I needed that information. My neck was always hurting.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hooray! No neck pain allowed!

[@lysedoyon2864]

Thank you so much, I was using my Kun totally the wrong way for a year. It feels a lot better now. Vernon B.C.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hooray! It's a common problem....and so simple to fix. Glad it helped!

[@weaving_spider]

Thank you soo much for explaining all this, video is extremely helpful for nubes like me

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RedDesertViolin]

GLAD to hear it! I am amazed at what you can learn on YT these days! (like I looked up how to crack a coconut last week, and got great advice!) LOL

[@winniecoitino]

This video helped me a lot! Thanks

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are very welcome. If Kun doesn't work for you, there are LOTS of options out there. Let me know if you have questions!

[@tookanbetty]

Thank you so very much.... Many blessings Maria

[@RedDesertViolin]

@anonymuis OMG. Now I know what line violinistchris was talking about!!! I often draw lines on my hand to demonstrate certain angles and techniques....Thanks, anonymuis!

[@TheLibrarianUU]

Ook! [I had terrible times reaching the G-string - couldn't even use my 4th finger and the rest of the fingers hurt badly after practice. Today, i've switched to KUN and also replaced my chin rest. The difference made me cry.]

[@RedDesertViolin]

I know! THe relief can be so profound it does make us emotional! You might also search for my video about "Playing violin with short arms".....even if you aren't short.....it talks about the tilt of the violin, and I have a feeling you might benefit from it. Good luck!

[@Trondset]

I wasn´t sure if I should use a Shoulder rest or not until you helped me setup my Kun. Now it´s comfortable. I can even walk around in my home with my violin on my shoulder without any strains. Best regards from Sweden

[@hobietrixie]

very cool. thank you

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hi Syed! I am so glad my video helped you with your shoulder rest! Being comfortable is SO important! Check out my other videos, and the videos of Professor V.....you will learn a TON! And, if you want ORGANIZED, systemmatic help, consider my online beginner's violin course. Keep up the great work! --Lora

[@sumw1634]

Hi there! Is the shoulder rest in the video a Kun Original? It looks so good cause the left end of the rest can stick out far pass the screw. This can really hook on the shoulder. Btw, can Kun Bravo stick out that far? It seems like the Bravo design cant stick out that far.

[@Autofac]

I guess one question I may have now is how exactly should the violin sit on my shoulder? I seem to have a tough time getting it to be "flat". It tends to want to sit with a real lean on it. It's also difficult to get it to a point where I feel like I don't have to contort my bow arm to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. I guess the question is, should be aiming to have the violin stuck out beside me, or more sort of 45 degrees from the center of my chest (if that makes sense). Thanks!

[@jimcoyle4920]

thank you thats the best explanation I have heard

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thank you, Jim.