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  • From listening it sounds like your holding the tone out a little longer with the shoulder rest. Maybe it's because you're more warmed up? One size does not fit all. Everybody is different. Good teachers are aware of this. BTW they all sounded really good.

  • Here's a good suggestion. Don't use one.

  • @pandoraefretum about the VLM ur violin sounds better not because u feel comfortable imho, it's because VLM produces a better sound on ur violin. have u tried artino sound? it's similar like VLM, made of either rosewood and maple with 2 resonance holes. I've heard it produces better sound on ur violin, too (i've bought it but haven't received it at home, still waiting)

  • Thank you sir. Subscribed.

  • it's for the size of your violin... full size is 4/4

  • This might be a stupid question, but when shopping around for shoulder rests I'm confused about the measurements that are given. They can be sold as 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 etc. What do these numbers mean and how can I tell which one is accurate for my violin?

  • @lafilleindigo whats the size of your violin? adult size is 4/4

  • that's too bad, I used to live in bristol. I would've gotten some lessons form you if I was still there :)

  • I can't be sure - everyone is different..

    but it is possible what you say is tru and will work for you...

    that's my belief.... BUT I do not know if you have a long neck etc.

    Send me a picture of you and of you playing ?

    Hope you find a comfortable solution!

    Roland

  • Hello Roland! Could you please tell a bit more about having the violin resting on the collarbone. Does it need that I should get the proper chinrest (in term of height) for keeping the contact at chin AND the collarbone before to adjust a shoulder rest?

    Thanks by advance

  • Great comparison! 100% true when you are talking about the freedom at the beginning while demonstrating "Playonair". I've made right the same conclusions for myself. It's absolutely much better sound with the correct perception of the performer and as a result very natural and stylistically rightly feeling interpretation with the clearest understanding of phrasing. For me, I prefer a small diameter pad of the height of the shoulder rest that I was playing with before.

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  • very helpful - graziemille!

  • I got a Dadi DD shoulder rest and am hjappy with it. Got it new off eBay for £5.99 or £6.99 I forget.

  • can i get your opinion about Resonans violin rests?

  • I forgot that one... It's Swedish.. and I dare say has its followers. I haven't tried one, but I may have had a student with one in the past.

  • thnx :)

  • Your excersise was reminiscent of 'waltzing matilda' and what was the rest that you did like ... the one you talked about second last ?

  • I have been searching for this exact type of review. This was very helpful. Thank you!

  • Man you are crazy. I would die without a shoulderrest.

  • EXCELENTE LECCION!!

    MUCHAS GRACIAS!

  • the pieces at the start is Bach b minor partita excerpt from Bouree

  • thank you! i plan to try a kun i like the look of it, thnx for the advise :)

  • Thank you sooo much! I absolutely love my Kun Bravo its he best shoulder rest i have ever bought! i went through a few as well! Thank you for your help =)

  • what is the name of the piece ur playing? i really want to know :) thnx

  • Thank you for this video. Only started to learn, I dont have a teacher. Only two books. Just needed to *See*!

  • genius! i feel more comfy to buy me one now!!! many thnx... KEEP IT UP!

  • Hi there Roland,

    Many thanks for the information, it has opened my mind to the differences in shoulder rests.

    All the best mate!

    Luis-Sydney-Australia ;-)

  • This little detail might interest you as an Australian. The 'play on air' was invented by Richard Goldner who lived in Sydney. It is an Australian invention. May be it is produced these days in the USA.

  • Very good information, was interested in buying a shoulder rest to support playing for hours.

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