Searching for the best violin accessories for your violin practice? Whether you are just about to purchase your violin, or you have been playing for a while, these accessories are must-haves for any violin player.
In this article, I am sharing the top 5 accessories that you should absolutely buy when starting to play the violin. Also, I will go over some optional accessories for those who have a little more to spend to get all the extra accessories professional violinists use on a daily basis.
Item #1 - Rosin
If you purchased your violin as an outfit, rosin was probably included, however not every violin case includes the a good quality rosin. For a few pounds more you can upgrade to a better sound. A cake of rosin can last a decade if properly taken care of, so it’s worth buying a better quality one.
Without rosin, a violin bow unable to produce a nice tone instead it makes squeaky noise . Even worse, if you have a new bow, it does not make any sound without rosin.
Rosin comes in many shapes and sizes, if you have a different shade from my rosin please don''t worry, it doesn't mean you have purchased the wrong rosin.
Item #2 - Shoulder rest
This is essential to helping you hold the violin correct.There are two types of shoulder rests that are used by most violin players: flexible metal shoulder rests (that have a bendable, customisable frame) and pre-shaped pad rests. The pre-shaped pad rests are made of plastic and padding and tend to feel softer. The bendable metal shoulder rests are more customisable.. Make sure your shoulder rest size matches the size of your violin.
If you have a chance, I highly recommend going to a local violin or music store and asking if you can try out shoulder rests. In the end, the shoulder rest that feels best for you is a very personal choice and trying out different shoulder rests will really help you select the right one from the start.
Item #3 - Metronome/Tuner
You can use free apps for help tuning your violin. As you progress, you’ll realise a tuner and a metronome offer many tools to a violinist to make even faster progress. I suggest buying actual metronome and tuner. These metronome/tuners are usually louder than the apps and the metronomes also offers different pitches, called “drones” which can really help you play in tune.
Learning how to keep time and play rhythms correctly are important skills musicians develop over time. This is where metronomes come in! There are lots of benefits to using a metronome and they will transform how you approach practising forever.
Item #4 - Music stand
Using a music stand promotes good posture. If you're practicing with your music in your lap, in your case, or pinned to the wall, chances are you're doing some weird things with your posture that can lead to real tension issues. Portable stands are fine and nice to have, but a stand with a solid back makes it easier to write on your music. Plus, it’s more stable and solid than wire stand.
Item #5 - Finger Decals
You don’t have to put “stickers” or decals on your fingerboard to help you know where to put your fingers. You want to learn to rely on your ear and muscle memory more than anything. But if you want a little visual aid to help you know where to put your fingers, I recommend First Frets.Remember to buy the size that matches your violin size.
Useful accessories - Duster Cloth, Violin Mute,
While you need rosin to make sounds with your violin, too much rosin can be a bad thing. It can build up, causing residue to cake your strings and produce a “screechy” sound. Purchasing a specially designed cloth to wipe away excess rosin will keep your violin strings in excellent playing condition.
As pleasant as the sound of a violin is, for those living with violinists, it can become irritating after a while. I highly recommend this item, as it will help you to practice as long as you wish.
Violin mutes are devices that attach to the bridge of the instrument to "mute" the instrument, or dampen the sound. They do this by limiting the vibration of the bridge, which prevents the instrument from resonating and amplifying the sound produced by the strings.
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