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Fretting string is muted
The basic idea of fret-hand muting is to simply relax the hand muscles without actually letting go of, or breaking contact with, the strings. You can ...
Why are some strings wound instead of solid?
The reason we have wound strings is due to the physics of the string's vibration. A heavier string vibrates more slowly, causing a lower pitch.What is...
Why do violin bridges support the lower strings at a greater height from the fingerboard?
The lower strings have a greater motion of vibration, and so they have to be held further from the fingerboard to avoid hitting it as they vibrate.How...
Can I put nylon strings on Martin D28 Dreadnought?
They don't make nylon strings with ball ends for that type guitar. But you might want to try Silk and Steel Acoustic Strings which are softer to the t...
How to stop other strings from ringing when bending
Some ways to do that are:Mute with the index finger of your fretting (left) hand and use middle and ring fingers to bend. ... Use palm of your picking...
New violin strings out of tune
Improper Winding: Strings will become loose more often if your string isn't wound properly on the peg. Tighten violin strings G and D by turning count...
Guitar string keeps going out of tune
After changing guitar strings, you will find that your strings get out of tune very easily for about 1-2 weeks, depending on how much you play and how...
Cello open strings
Cellists may mix different types of strings on their instruments. The pitches of the open strings are C, G, D, and A (black note heads in the playing ...
My violin bow sounds scratchy
Too much rosin on the bow hair produces a scratchy, unpleasant sound, while too little will cause the tone to fade out during your bow stroke. ... (Bu...