Its new and I heard that it is hard to get a new violin to stay in tune. I tried using the putty you can put on the pegs to keep them from slipping, but it still isnt working. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I could do? I know I could take it in and have it worked on but that will cost me a fortune. Any good ideas?
2007-05-22 02:48:45 · 7 answers · asked by Bridget 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
If the peg is slipping, first make sure that the string is wound properly. It should wind one coil after another towards the outside of the pegbox (as you are looking in, to the right for the A and E string and to the left for the D and G string). If you are going to use peg compound, use only a little bit, as too much will make the peg loose. I find that if I put one quick dab on each end of the peg (where it touches the pegbox), put the peg back in and work it around a few times, that works.
Often, new violins will have new strings. Strings need time to stretch out properly. The amount of time is determined by the brand of the string. I always allow a solid week for strings to stretch out. The first day of a new string, you will need to tune it every five minutes.
If you are tuning using the pegs, make sure you are squeezing the peg into the pegbox as you tune. This can be difficult for someone who is not used to it, as the muscles in the hand are not properly developed. As I am tuning the A string, I keep my first finger on the other side of the scroll and tune with my thumb, second, and third fingers. As I am tuning the lower two strings, I keep my third and fourth finger on the other side of the scroll and tune with my first and second finger. As I am tuning, I am also pushing the peg into the box.
If you are using fine tuners, steer clear of the pegbox. For some violins, the pegs will slip if you just breathe on them. If your violin is one of those, push the peg really hard into the peg box. Use two hands, brace the scroll with one hand and push the peg in with the other while being careful not to turn the peg. Make sure that nothing is touching the pegs in the violin case, since that can make a peg slip, too.
If none of these work, take the violin to a violin shop. Most likely, it can be fixed in ten minutes at minimal cost. The one time I had problems with my pegs, I took the violin to my luthier, and he fixed it in no time (and did not charge for it). Best of luck!
2007-05-22 05:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by wabthemusician 1 · 19⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 22:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by georgina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well when i played violin and got my first new one, it had the same problem. But the trick is to keep on tuning it up every day and each day it will get better and better. I hope i helped, if you can't tune it up properly yourself, ask your music teacher or a friend that is good with violins. Careful not to tune it too hard or the strings will break and the violing might be completely wrekced.
2007-05-22 02:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by Donny k 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did you try putting some rosin on the pegs? I have a very old violin that I''ve played all my life and occassionally I still have a peg that won't stay tuned. A little rosin always worked for me. So, you might consider that as an option before you take it to the shop.
2007-05-22 02:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by clabou81 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
A little rosen, or take it to an instrument repair shop, maybe something can be done to correct this problem, not all shops rip you off, it shouldn't cost too much for a consultation. One silly suggestion is to tune it, then put cardboard in the peg to hold it.... we all do desperate things when we can't afford to have things done professionally.
2007-05-22 08:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by chessmaster1018 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Was it a cheap violin? Say, from Ebay? If so, you're probably screwed - they just don't make them correctly. I'd say your best bet is to get those pegs that don't ever move - they kinda spring into place and you don't have to ever adjust them.
2007-05-22 05:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 10⤋
use it as it is after some practice your difficulty will disappear. go to some good teacher.
2007-05-22 02:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by arastoo i 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋
get a better one
2007-05-22 02:52:27 · answer #9 · answered by Winslow Snead 1 · 1⤊ 11⤋