CHIN REST :: StringQuest

I will now teach you about the

and the

CHIN REST

SHOULDER REST

Chin Rest

Shoulder Rest

The violin and viola have two important accessories that have nothing to do with producing sound or playing a note, but truly have everything to do with playing your instrument well.

Their names say it well, they are – RESTS.

The Chin Rest and the Shoulder Rest are attached to the instrument.

Remember, you want to bring the weight of the instrument to you when playing.

Leverage Step Exercise   Crossing Guard Exercise   Grounding Your Roots Exercise   Balancing Your Branches Exercise

Violin Playing-Position     Viola Playing-Position     Cello Playing-Position     Bass Playing-Position

Chin-Rest Information   Shoulder-Rest Information   End-Pin Information   Rock-Stop Information

Violin Position Song Viola Position Song Cello Position Song Bass Position Song

Warp to Playing-Position Exam Warp to Pizzicato Worlds