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If your neighbors can hear, it probably isn't very loud to them. If you lived in an apartment building, I can guarantee your neighbors would be able to hear you. However, as long as you keep your practice during reasonable times of the day you should be fine.
- Can you hear a violin through walls?
- Is a violin too loud for an apartment?
- How do I keep my neighbors from hearing music?
- Can your neighbors hear your conversations?
Can you hear a violin through walls?
Consider Soundproofing
The sound of the violin can often still be heard through walls when using a mute due to the presence of bass and mid-range frequencies. If you're still concerned about the level of noise, soundproofing a room could be your best option.
Is a violin too loud for an apartment?
Violins produce upward of 90dB when playing, loud enough to disturb apartment neighbors, even to use earplugs when practicing. However, it's possible to play in your apartment by carefully choosing your practice hours, soundproofing your playing room, and using a practice mute as much as possible.
How do I keep my neighbors from hearing music?
Cover the walls.
If noise is seeping into your neighbor's house through paper-thin interior walls, consider putting up a sound barrier like bookshelves. The books and shelves will provide an extra buffer between you and your neighbor, and help absorb any extra noise.
Can your neighbors hear your conversations?
Yes, they can hear you by chance. Generally, a normal frequency sound can travel 30 feet. It's less likely to hear you unless your neighbor is curious or you are bad at soundproofing your room. For a normal conversation, the wall blocks 70% sound.
