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    Why do my pegs not want to stay in place when trying to tighten the strings? I get the sound I want, let go of the peg, and then it turns back and loosens the string again.
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    Try pushing the peg inward as you tighten the string. You can also use what is called "Hill peg compound," which can help in preventing slipping pegs.
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    How can I put a string on without breaking it?
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    Very slowly raise the string tension until it is in tune.
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    My mom broke my violin and she isn't trying to put the strings on. How do I do it?
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    If you are not an expert or are unsure how, it is strongly recommended that you bring it to a violin shop where the staff will know how to place the strings correctly and properly for you. Or you could bring it to your violin teacher/instructor. Why? Because the strings are very delicate and if not placed properly may disrupt your playing or even your violin. If you want to know how to do it yourself, ask the staff at the violin shop or your teacher to demonstrate it to you step by step.
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    What should I do if I can't put on my tailpiece?
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    You may have to get a new violin, or try to use some violin glue to reattach the tailpiece.
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    I brought a new violin, but when I tuned it, the E string broke. What should I do?
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    Take it to your teacher, or, if need be, go to the music store you bought it from. If you bought online, you can still go to any violin selling music store for help.
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    I accidentally removed all strings and the bridge fell off. Now I am finding it real hard to change my strings. What should I do?
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    Instead of doing it by yourself, go to a local music store for repairs, where they will be able to help you fix the bridge properly in place.
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