How to Repair a Violin
Make sure the tuning is the problem.,Sit down comfortably on a sturdy chair where you have plenty of light., Locate the keys on the top of your violin., Slowly and very carefully turn the keys and bring your violin the closest to the appropriate...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure the tuning is the problem.
You know it's out of tune when your tuner reads the note as a completely different note (eg. when tuning on the G-string, the tuner reads it as an F#).,, They are usually black and difficult to move., If your key breaks, don't panic! Your violin is probably cheap or is very dry and fragile.
You'll need to go to the luthier. , -
Step 2: Sit down comfortably on a sturdy chair where you have plenty of light.
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Step 3: Locate the keys on the top of your violin.
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Step 4: Slowly and very carefully turn the keys and bring your violin the closest to the appropriate tuning as you can before moving to the next step.
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Step 5: Tune your violin normally with the small pins near the bridge if you have them.
Detailed Guide
You know it's out of tune when your tuner reads the note as a completely different note (eg. when tuning on the G-string, the tuner reads it as an F#).,, They are usually black and difficult to move., If your key breaks, don't panic! Your violin is probably cheap or is very dry and fragile.
You'll need to go to the luthier. ,
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