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Violin E-string squeaking is something that happens to the best of violinists. It's a natural problem because the E-string is so thin. Try changing the angle of the bow as you hit the string, the weight and/or the speed. All of these factors will contribute.
- How do I stop squeaking on my violin?
- How do I stop my violin E string from whistling?
- Why does my violin bow squeak?
- What causes E string squeak?
How do I stop squeaking on my violin?
Keep the pressure and speed constant while bowing up and down. To avoid the squeaking, some people try to play with very little pressure all the time. Instead of the squeaking, you'll get whistle tones. Just wiping the strings with your bow solves the issue of squeaking, but doesn't create a beautiful sound.
How do I stop my violin E string from whistling?
To reduce a whistling E-string, we recommend mixing violin and viola rosin together as a first step, as viola rosin is firmer and this combination allows a better bow response. Two strokes each of viola and violin rosin can really reduce the whistling.
Why does my violin bow squeak?
If you find yourself squeaking often, here are a few common reasons: You may not have the right amount of rosin on your bow hair. ... Bow hair is too tight or too loose. Location of your bow: too close to the bridge will get scratchy, too far up the fingerboard and you'll lose clarity of tone.
What causes E string squeak?
With lots of students the cause of a squeaking E string is that they don't bow exactly straight and that the bow 'wanders' over the string back and forth. The E string will whistle when you don't bow straight, listen to (and watch) the demonstration in the video to hear and see the difference.
