READ BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VIOLIN:
- New bow must be rosined for at least ten minutes before use, otherwise it will not make any sound on the violin
- Bridge should be in place, in line with the imaginary line between the middle points of the two F holes
- Strings must be tuned before playing
Pegs
The pegs should fit firmly into the peg holes (push inwards with a little force if necessary). If they slip often, it is a good idea to invest some money in buying some “Peg Dope†or grind some rosin dust from the included rosin cake and apply it (better with a little bit moist) onto the peg.
Strings
- When tuning, always loosen the string first, then retune it. If you don’t loosen the string before tuning it, the likeliness of string snapping is a lot higher.
- Tighten only 1 note higher on one string at a time. Then tighten the next. Do not tighten one string all the way to the desired pitch.
- After tuning your wooden pegs up to relative pitch, you can fine tune the violin with fine tuners located on the tailpiece.
Bow
- Your bow must be tightened before you use it. Be careful to not over-tighten your bow.
- Your bow should be rosined enough so that the strings can make vibrant sound. A new rosin cake might be too slick to apply to the hair. You can roughen the surface with sandpaper or scratch it with a small knife.
- Your bow should be only played in the area between the fingerboard and the bridge. After your practice is over, be sure to loosen your bow.
- Wipe off all the rosin dust and dirt from your violin after each time you play.
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