I am beginning to learn the violin and just bought this one. I was wondering how to properly attach the shoulder rest that came with it.
1505619
The best answer is to take it to your teacher or a local music store so they can fit it to your shoulder and chin. You'll love this violin!!
1505620
The shoulder rest goes on the back of the violin. The sides of the shoulder rest should pull straight out. Then tighten them back to fit the violin. Hope this helps
1190081
I'm happy with this, but I'm new at this. My father was a violinist and I don't recall him ever using anything. When I checked the reviews on this, it was inconsistent, but I figured it was inexpensive and if I didn't like it, I'd try again. This isn't much help. For that I'm sorry.
2108140
I'm not a violinist, but I picked one up the other day and felt like I could fret easily. But the violin is already easier to fret. I'm sure the motion of exercising each finger for speed/agility would be helpful though.
865536
Yes you'll be happy with this for quite awhile... Sounds good, stays in tune and comes complete except for a shoulder rest which I would recommend you should also invest in.
2277076
No. Both of my full size violins are unable to fit in even without the shoulder rest. I will have to ship it back for refund. Will lost 2 x $13.50 =$27 on the shippings.
603758
HI... I bought the MV650 and I like the sound, good strings, the shoulder rest I changed it for another, I have not problems with your parts (tuner, bows, rosin)... this violin is good for a level intermedium violinist... the cost is a little more expensive, but I am glad with my MV650... any question plase contact me...
1759963
If I recollect correctly, the violin I ordered came with chin rest as a standard but not a shoulder rest.
1228986
You need to use an acoustic guitar strap. They attach with a plastic hook into the bottom of the sound hole and then go behind the body of the guitar and have a loop that goes around your neck. You can see one here: Levy's Leathers 1 Nylon Classical Guitar Strap,Black
1477505
"Detachol"--from surgical supply stores or "Goo Gone"--from dollar stores, should remove it without damaging the chinrest surface. Just be sure NOT to get any solvent on your violin top. If you do not remove your chinrest, put a freezer bag and rag under it to protect your violin top.
2021874
Well, with mine I wrapped it around the horizontal part at the base of the pad the headphones rest on, then tied it in a knot so it would stop falling off. It's been working out pretty well for me.
1684810
Its great for beginners! I purchased it a few months ago. I got new strings for it though and the sound improved immensely. On youtube "the online piano tutor"(she does violin too) has a really good review on it. :-)
1392436
We haven't but I could see someone doing that by not tipping the guitar forward then lifting up on it. The backrest doesn't have the padding like the arms but dragging it out would wear on your finish along the back, we're careful with ours so it won't be a problem. You could always lay a soft cloth on the back if you were concerned but it's not a really hard plastic either that the back rests on, it's just not cushioned that would be a good upgrade for it, otherwise it's great!
1546448
No, the case does not fit a shoulder rest. Very tight even for the violin, but a good protective, and light case.
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VERY simple fix. Cut a small strip of felt, and glue it to the strap. That adjusted the tension perfectly on my Martin D-35. I've owned 2 of these now. The first one lasted for 10 years. I played professionally during that period, so LOT'S of usage. I know several players that use them and won't switch. I love them for their quality, and compact size, so when not in use, I can just put it in my shirt pocket instead of forgetting where the heck I left it.
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the chin rest is the small black piece you see on the bottom left of the photo. It does not come with a shoulder rest - we purchased that separately at a music store. We've been very happy with this purchase - perfect for a beginner
1730812
You need to buy a classical guitar strap. There are many styles available from Amazon. The Hook is attached to the Guitar's hole from the bottom. The other end goes on your neck.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=classical%20guitar%20strap&sprefix;=classical+guitar+stra%2Caps&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aclassical%20guitar%20strap
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It comes assembled, but don't buy one if you want to use it. My daughters teacher says violins from the internet aren't good. Especially Amazon. They don't hold the tune. She tuned it and almost immediately it went out of tune.