My ultimate Chin Rest setup on the viola. How to set up for success. Frisch and Denig chinrest.

[@MsRavens13]

Great vid thanks 👍🤠

[@RonaldHouston]

Thank you for watching !

[@thxjohn4613]

Thanks so much. So, I'm thin. Ok, I'm particularly lean . and i have a long neck. Not the best set up for a viola player. I was told to use a shoulder rest; my place is full of shoulder rests. No way, because they just take my instrument away from me and as you say, my right arm has to lift up and my own shoulders, my neck, my back hurt. So I bought a chin-rest which is adjustable in height (I won't say the brand, but it is just plastic) and I use a little makeup sponge to keep the viola more steadily on my shoulder. Or a simple piece of sponge I can grab at home. I'm so glad you show this set up on a video. This shoulder rest fix idea must stop. And it seems to me the sound is better, as if my own body will do as a sound box. Thank you again. My congrats for your videos:always very informative.

[@RonaldHouston]

I'm so glad you have found the solution to your neck problem!! That's awesome!! Thanks for your support of my videos!!

[@robertpadgett4192]

You have the perfect setup.

[@RonaldHouston]

Thanks so much!

[@robertpadgett4192]

Thank you for this insightful video!

[@L4sleeko]

Do you have a problem fitting the instrument into the case with the higher chinrest? Also what is your opinion on damaging the instrument ribs using a side mount on the relatively thin wood? Thank you!

[@RonaldHouston]

No.. It fits just fine...

[@RonaldHouston]

I prefer a side mount! Somehow my instrument feels more balanced with it

[@lottimerrill2630]

Ive been struggling for so long about this. and I just ordered a higher shoulder rest. Im going to cancel the order for the shoulder rest and try this chin rest. I have a really long neck and ive had to bend my neck to the side to play. Its so uncomfortable and I can't even vibrato very well. I just recently picked up playing the viola again after 40 years of not playing. Its been really fun to relearn, but Ive been struggling, like I said. I don't remember struggling when I was young but then I could never vibrato so I just gave up trying to learn. Im wondering if this higher chin rest idea would be a better option for me. Ive looked in the mirror as I hold my instrument and I look very awkward. Im hoping that this chin rest will change how I feel and help me improve. fingers crossed.

[@RonaldHouston]

Hi. I have these shoulder rests… if you need one please email me at [e-mail]. I am starting an online store called violazone.com very soon that features all my favorite Viola products and more. Please go there and sign up for the mailing list for a discount code!

[@lindachene5006]

I have a middle chin rest, and when I hook the chin rest under my jaw, it hurts. But my playing improves maybe 100% and my Bowing is so much better. But it hurts. The sound is better also. I use a baby washcloth to save my jaw but it’s still hurts.

[@lindachene5006]

Maybe I have to go back to the old chin rest. I am getting somewhere thanks to your wonderful video.

[@RonaldHouston]

try the chinrest at violazone.com! it may help

[@RonaldHouston]

glad you like the video... keep searching for your setup!

[@amezcuaist]

To measure the chin to shoulder gap get a copy of War and Peace paperback. Open the pages until it fits .

[@RonaldHouston]

That is great!