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MLM Junior Member
Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Bend Oregon
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: tone troubles |
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I'm having trouble solving a string tone problem, when I bow a long constant note on any string I get this odd sound. A nice even clear tone
then a "yawwww" (for lack of a better example) then retun to a clear
tone again. I've tried different rosin methods and cleaning strings but I
can't seem to get any consistency. I have looked at the string movement
with light shinning on the fingerboard and can see a change in the strings
at the same time. Rosin/Pressure/hair/me ? What the heck, HELP !
Affraid to play slow
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Shirley Senior Member
Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 178 Location: West of Denver, Colorado, USA
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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MLM: Sometimes strings are "false," or just bad. Does this occur on all strings? Have you replaced any of them?
Are the strings far enough away from the fingerboard, or do you need a new bridge or perhaps the strings have made too-deep notches in it?
This is really an interesting question! Seems as though you have done a really good job of trying to tack down the cause. I sure hope you get the answer!!
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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Assuming your violin is set up correctly, the trouble could be in the
strings, or your bow. You might have too much rosin in certain spots
in the hair, especially in the center section. This would give you the
strange, scratchy sound you are getting in the middle of your bow
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