How to Put on New Violin Strings
Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
Series Summary
Featured largely in classical music, the violin is a four-string instrument tuned in perfect fifths. It is related to the double bass, cello, and viola in construction and sound, though it produces the highest in pitch of that family. The violin traces its roots back to the early 1500s in Italy. There was a time when violin makers, called “luthiers,” introduced a number of quality instruments to the market. Some noted manufacturers from that period, like Stradivarius, are still recognized today as representing the highest level of violin craftsmanship.In this free video series, learn how to replace your violin strings. Our expert fiddler will walk you through the intricate step-by-step process involved in changing out each violin string, adjusting the bridge, stretching the strings, how to tune, and breaking in your newly strung fiddle with a song or two.
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
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Part 1: Removing the G Violin String
Removing the G String 1: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Part 2: Removing the G Violin String
Removing the G String 2: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Moving the Bridge: Changing Violin Strings
Moving the Bridge: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Types of Violin Strings: Part 1
Types of Strings 1: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Part 1: Changing the E Violin String
Part 1 - Changing the E String: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Adding Graphite: Changing Violin Strings
Adding Graphite: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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General Tips for Changing Violin Strings
General Tips for Changing Violin Strings: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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How to Tune a Violin With New Strings
How to Tune a Violin: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Types of Violin Strings: Part 2
Types of Strings 2: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Playing Your New Violin Strings
Playing In New Violin Strings: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Stretching the New Violin Strings
Stretching New Violin Strings: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Installing a New G Violin String
Installing a New G String: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Introduction: How to Put on New Violin Strings
Introduction: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Part 2: Changing the E Violin String
Part 2 - Changing the E String: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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When to Replace Strings on a Violin
When to Replace Strings: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
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Where to Buy Violin Strings
Where to Buy Violin Strings: Learn how to put on new violin strings and tune your newly strung fiddle in this free online music video series for beginners.
