Download Article
Download Article
Violin mutes are used to soften the sound of a violin. There are two main categories of mutes: one or two hole mutes, used for performance, and practice mutes, used for practice.
Steps
-
Attach your mute to your violin. The mute should attach to the one or both of the two middle strings, D and A. It should attach between the tailpiece and the bridge, with the prongs facing the bridge.
- When you do not need to use the mute, leave it between the tailpiece and bridge. If it gets too close to the bridge, it will cause a rough, buzzing sound, so be sure to keep it away from the bridge.
-
Slide your mute up the string toward the bridge. While the violin is still in playing position under your chin, slide the mute up. Do not touch the strings.Advertisement
-
Hook the mute on to the bridge. Lift the mute at the bridge, and press it down gently onto the bridge. Do not apply much force onto the bridge.
Advertisement
-
Line the mute up with the bridge. A practice mute will have the same curve down the bridge has because it will cover the entire bridge. Line the curve up with the curve of the bridge.
-
Place the mute onto the bridge. Line the space of the mute with the strings.
-
Push gently down on the mute. To secure the mute, push it down gently. Only a very small amount of force is needed. Do not touch the bridge or the strings.
Advertisement
Expert Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
Video
Tips
- Consult a music instructor if you have trouble or you do not wish to risk harming the instrument.Thanks
- Do not press or pull too hard as you may break the strings or the bridge.Thanks
- Do not touch the strings or bridge, so that you do not get oils or dirty on them.Thanks
Submit a Tip
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
Advertisement
About This Article
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 26,217 times.
Advertisement