By Katrina Wheeler
There are a lot of different violin chinrest styles out there. The majority of them fit into two main categories, though. There are the chin rests that go past the tailpiece to be mounted under the button, and there are the chin rests that are mounted on the side but don't extend past the tailpiece.
Chinrests can normally be found in all sorts of materials, shapes and sizes. They can also be found with all sorts of names, including Strad, Hill, Guarneri, Wittner, Dresden, Flesch and Tekka. Some of them also have special 'lips', which can fit your jaw shape perfectly if needed. Then there are those that just look flat.
There is no way to say which model is the most preferred one, in general, though. After all, people are never the same. In other words, while a chin rest might be comfortable for one person, it might not be a great fit for another person. So, if you currently have an uncomfortable chin rest, then you may want to go to a violin store and try other ones out instead of asking other people for advice on a product's comfort.
If possible, you should try and look for a shop that has a lot of different models available. This way, you can try out all sorts of models and figure out which one suits you best. If you need help in the matter, then just ask the store personnel to evaluate their fit with your chin.
If you have already tried out every possible model out there, but still can't find the perfect one that will give you the utmost comfort, then you might just want to add some extra padding instead. There are products out there that provide protective cushioned layers called gel rests. Fortunately, these products are easy to find nowadays.
What makes these cushions so great is that they are hypoallergenic and non-irritating at the same time. Plus, they can fit onto any rest perfectly. So, regardless of which one you have or end up buying, it will suit it well. Conversely, you can also buy a gel topper that can provide another extra layer for you in case you have an especially tall neck.
Cushions are very beneficial, in general, when it comes to violins. First of all, they can reduce skin irritation. Second of all, they will ensure that your instrument won't slip from your chin as you play, no matter how hot it might get or how much you might sweat. Third of all, they will support your neck properly and give enough friction as needed. They are also more forgiving, in general, so they can provide you with more comfort than mere chinrests would.
While it is vital to check out different violin chinrest styles in today's market, it would also be vital to check out their overall fit. It would also be vital to check out the shoulder rest at the same time. After all, the shoulder rest's design will influence the necessary traits in a matching chin rest, thus ensuring that they produce a secure fit in the end.
Chinrests can normally be found in all sorts of materials, shapes and sizes. They can also be found with all sorts of names, including Strad, Hill, Guarneri, Wittner, Dresden, Flesch and Tekka. Some of them also have special 'lips', which can fit your jaw shape perfectly if needed. Then there are those that just look flat.
There is no way to say which model is the most preferred one, in general, though. After all, people are never the same. In other words, while a chin rest might be comfortable for one person, it might not be a great fit for another person. So, if you currently have an uncomfortable chin rest, then you may want to go to a violin store and try other ones out instead of asking other people for advice on a product's comfort.
If possible, you should try and look for a shop that has a lot of different models available. This way, you can try out all sorts of models and figure out which one suits you best. If you need help in the matter, then just ask the store personnel to evaluate their fit with your chin.
If you have already tried out every possible model out there, but still can't find the perfect one that will give you the utmost comfort, then you might just want to add some extra padding instead. There are products out there that provide protective cushioned layers called gel rests. Fortunately, these products are easy to find nowadays.
What makes these cushions so great is that they are hypoallergenic and non-irritating at the same time. Plus, they can fit onto any rest perfectly. So, regardless of which one you have or end up buying, it will suit it well. Conversely, you can also buy a gel topper that can provide another extra layer for you in case you have an especially tall neck.
Cushions are very beneficial, in general, when it comes to violins. First of all, they can reduce skin irritation. Second of all, they will ensure that your instrument won't slip from your chin as you play, no matter how hot it might get or how much you might sweat. Third of all, they will support your neck properly and give enough friction as needed. They are also more forgiving, in general, so they can provide you with more comfort than mere chinrests would.
While it is vital to check out different violin chinrest styles in today's market, it would also be vital to check out their overall fit. It would also be vital to check out the shoulder rest at the same time. After all, the shoulder rest's design will influence the necessary traits in a matching chin rest, thus ensuring that they produce a secure fit in the end.