How do you stop violin strings slipping???

Question

Does anyone know how to stop the strings on a violin slipping so it stays in tune. What can i use besides chalk?, and were can i buy it? Thnkz

Answer 1

when resin has been bowed it gives of the white powder right? what i use is when it slips, the strings are greasy, you rub on a bit of that resin and its all go.

Answer 2

Also, make sure the strings are wound toward the inside of the peg box-- if a particular peg is slipping, make sure it is wound right up next to the side of the peg box. This helps a lot. Make sure your pegs are fitted well to your violin, too... sometimes if a peg isn't shaped well, it will slip. That's something you'd probably have to have a violin shop check on, though.

Answer 3

I'm a musical instrument rep and here's a trick - get a black or brown (depending on the colour of your pegs) felt tip pen or marker, remove the pegs and colour in the part where they go through the headstock - put plenty on and you'll find this stops the pegs from slipping. It honestly works!

Answer 4

Did you put the strings on yourself? Because it also sounds like there may not be enough turns at the peg. what i mean is that if you don't have at least three laps of string around the peg , it may slip a bit..

Answer 5

this should help. www.sharmusic.com


http://sharmusic.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=1175&Cat=

Peg Drops 1/2 oz.

Item # 1175


$6.49 - In Stock

One drop stops slipping pegs! 1oz bottle should last for years, so be sure to read instructions!

Answer 6

the only thing i have used is chalk. i'll be watchign your answers to see if there is something else, because tunning is a biotch.

Answer 7

I should Know this but me thick