Comments on: Squeaky Violin, Should I But A New Bridge, New Strings, New Bow?

By: Left-T

Left-T — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:49:12 +0000

First of all, the bridge is very important & that is what transmits the sound from the strings to the body of the violin. Hence, this is called a bridge for that reason.
As for the squeaky sound etc…., put enough rosin on the bow . That is what prevents it from slipping off the string & helps produce a clean sound.
Change your Bow. That is very important. maybe it isn’t holding the rosin.

By: Yes.No.maybe so. What do u think

Yes.No.maybe so. What do u think — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:44:44 +0000

I would suggesting just to wait to try & improve on the quality of sound until you have that new bridge installed. The bridge of a violin is very finicky & really does alter the sound allot. I don’t mean for you to stop practising , just don’t be set on getting a perfect sound until your instrument is again in good repair!
P.S does you bow have enough rosin? also you don’t want to much. Just a few good even strokes of it should do.

By: Mura

Mura — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:09:58 +0000

You CANNOT buy a violin for $50 & expect it to sound like anything. About the lowest price point you can buy a decent violin is $200. See;http://beststudentviolins.com/violins.ht…