Welcome to the Viva Violins! workshop. On this channel Rebecca will give you hints and tips from the workshop to help you keep your violin, viola or cello in the best condition.
Studs, eh? I've always heard these called cleats. Is that an American term? Or is a cleat perhaps something different? Anyway, thanks for showing us; this is endlessly fascinating.
I was always taught that they were studs but I've heard cleats too. Both are correct. Thanks for your lovely comment, glad you are enjoying the restoration!
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. I'd been using a thin sliver of tissue paper, but from a violin that I'd bought, there was some chalk in the case. I had no idea what it was for but left it there and, hey, BINGO, this is the reason, and I'd never have known if not for you. Thank you SO MUCH !! - Mark from Australia.
Excellant! So my bridges always migrate. Does that mean i have to get a.new bridge whenever there is a tilt? I thought maple was tougher than that. Thank you!😅
No... Pushing the peg in farther over time will reem out the hole in the scroll and then the thing will never get tight. What I learned was as you tune up the string or restring the instrument to take that string and push it towards the outside edge of the scroll and that will tighten it up... Plus when you first put the string on you can lock it under the first wrap the same as you would on a guitar to lock it in.
I've never tried it. I guess it might be worth a tentative go but proceed with caution if you can't get hold of French chalk. I'm not sure about using a coloured chalk, we tend to stick with white as it's less visible.
Hand Chalk is white. Oh. Wait. That may be rosin. The white cones at Pool Halls, for hands, for grip, for Pool Cues. Not the chalk for the tip of the cue.
Does Hinderpaste help in preventing 'peg slip'? That's what I've got at this point. I've also been told to lightly sand the pegs with very fine sand paper- what's your opinion on that? Thank you.
A peg paste will lubricate the pegs but won't stop them slipping. Think of it as you would oil in your car. I would never recommend you sandpaper the pegs, this will just make them smaller and slip more. Graphite also makes them more slippy. The only thing that will stop pegs slipping is soft french chalk. Put lines of chalk round the peg where it touches the wall of the pegbox and twist until you feel a little resistance. Remove the string to do this. You may have to repeat the procedure. If you use too much and they become stiff you can add a little peg paste until they move smoothly again. However, no amount of chalk will stop the problem, it sounds to me as though a trip to a luthier to sort your pegs out might be in order? If you want to know more about the basic workings of violins I wrote a book with helpful hits and tips on all aspects of your instrument. You can buy The Essential Handbook, for violinists, violists and fiddleplayers on Amazon, through the Viva Violins website or at The Strad Online shop.
@@vivaviolins8885 Thanks for the reply! I'm in South Africa- not sure if I can get the soft chalk but I'll look around. Won't sand my pegs again although it was very slight. Will look at your book although I usually get online things mixed up. Regards.
@vivaviolins8885 oh thankyou looks nice I've just started playing violin again after 37 years music teacher gave me a violin nor very good but has got me playing I would like to try playing viola ,I got to grade 7 violin ,but don't have much money but this one looks very nice is it very expensive
A is the note that an orchestra always tunes to at 440hz. It's standard practice for orchestral instruments to start tuning here so they are in tune with each other. Theoretically after that you tune the other 3 strings by ear to the A. Lots of people use electronic tuners these days so I guess you could start with any string but starting on the A is best practice.
All you can do is push in slightly. If you have chalk take the peg out and chalk where it touches the pegbox walls. I have another video about dodgy pegs, check out my other videos on the Viva Violins channel. It sounds as though you might have to take your instrument to your local luthier to have the peg refitted.
Thank you very much for your advice about the slipping pegs. My violin is new and I am a begging student on line. Both the violin and I are slipping a little. I'll chalk your good advice to another lesson seriously accepted. Blessing to you and your business.
Thank you sooooo much I needed this I recently got a new viola I'm a beginner and there is no teachers in the area so really needed something like this.
@@koralindevonhohenburg3812 you could check on the Tonareli page for stockists in your country? If not try contacting them by e-mail. Sorry I can't help.
No, it depends what you can get hold of where you are. The soft chalk often has a square profile, not round. The last batch I bought was Pelican. As long as it produces lots of dust easily it should be fine.
They make them for Violins as small as 1/4 Size but I wish they made them for Violins even smaller than that because it would save the headstock from wearing out.
They do say up to 17" . Is your viola particularly wide in the top or bottom bouts? If not, it should fit OK. You have 14 days to return the case if it doesn't.
Short of a damage/destruction test; your video is right up there as one of, if not the best, I've seen! Very nice and natural presentation, you're a natural talent on camera, thankyou for your efforts.
You need to tune the A string first (thinnest string on the right as it faces you). Using an electronic tuner really helps. You need the frequency of A to be 440hz. Then tune the next string to the left to D, the one next to that to G and the thickest one on the left to a C. You might need to pop into a music shop or to a luthier if you get stuck. They will give you more advice.
Is your violin particularly large or wide in the bouts? I would recommend that you contact Tonareli directly through their website to discuss this further. www.tonareli.com
I really like the shaped viola case...but I feel like it most certainly lacks storage space when it comes to me...I'm a bit of a heavy carrier, I don't think this could fit my metronome 😭
