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- Why do some violinists not use a shoulder rest?
- Should I use shoulder rest violin?
- Do professional violinists use a shoulder rest?
- Why does my shoulder rest hurt?
Why do some violinists not use a shoulder rest?
Holding a violin without a shoulder rest will allow you to play better in tune with less practice. It will also allow your sound to become richer, deeper, and more natural. Finally, it will allowy you to play with less tension and become almost immediately more comfortable.
Should I use shoulder rest violin?
Is a Shoulder Rest Necessary? Technically it is not necessary to use a shoulder rest. But it really makes playing a lot more comfortable. If you find yourself needing to raise your left shoulder to hold the violin, then you need a shoulder rest.
Do professional violinists use a shoulder rest?
Also the choice whether or not to use them is highly personal. There are fantastic violinists playing without shoulder rest and there are fantastic violinists playing with shoulder rest. ... If there would be ONE ideal shoulder rest (or none), every single soloist would use it.
Why does my shoulder rest hurt?
If you have pain that won't go away, it's time to see a doctor. There are a number of possible causes of shoulder pain, but the most common causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff injuries, rotator cuff tears and osteoarthritis, says orthopaedic surgeon Mark Schickendantz, MD.
