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Violin Shoulder Rest - Pros and Cons of utilizing a Violin Shoulder Rest

Most beginning violin students today are encouraged to start out using a violin shoulder rest. However, before becoming too familiar with playing the instrument having a rest, the pros and cons of using you ought to be weighed. There are both positive and negative arguments to utilizing a shoulder rest, which ought to be strongly considered before making a committed decision.
Violin shoulder rests attach to the rear underside of the instruments and are used to boost the height to create positioning and playing more comfortable. They normally are made to follow the curvature from the shoulder and therefore are padded for additional comfort.
The reasoning behind using a violin shoulder rest is the fact that it keeps a student from having to raise the shoulder or severely crook the neck in order to securely contain the instrument while playing. Because the rest adds height to the instrument, the shoulder can lie more enjoyable with the neck being only slightly tilted.
However, there are several negative reasons for using a violin shoulder rest. A dark tone from the instrument can be muffled by its use, dampening the violin's true vibrations. Some shoulder rests can actually decrease the instrument's volume by up to one third.
Violin shoulder rests may also damage the instrument through excessive tension and friction, causing it to get rid of value. If you are playing, or thinking about playing, a costly instrument than the aspect should be taken into consideration. Although many modern violinists use shoulder rests, they are not necessarily used by all. Such violin greats as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Efrem Zimbalist, Nathan Milstein, Tibor Varga, Michael Rabin, and much more never used, or do not use, violin shoulder rests during their vibrant careers. Some discover that following in the footsteps of such violinist greats by utilizing only a thin sponge, a bit of cloth, reely whatsoever is most effective. 
Start out by playing your instrument without the shoulder rest. If you decide that it's too difficult and uncomfortable then check out various violin shoulder rests until you find the exact fit which allows you to play freely, focused and unhindered. Besides, it's by pointing out music!

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