Violin Shoulder

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Frequently Asked Questions...

How much does a shoulder rest or pad usually cost for a violin?

A shoulder rest for a 4/4 size violin?


Answer:

Well, pads usually run around $10-$15. Shoulder rests run around $25-$30. I would suggest investing a shoulder rest for the long term.

10pcs hight quality adjustable violin shoulder rest
10pcs hight quality adjustable violin shoulder rest
US $79.99
 NEW Crescent 4/4 PINK ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 PINK ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 Violin Shoulder Rest
Violin Shoulder Rest
US $12.95
 New Everest Violin Shoulder Rest EZ Adjustable 4/4
New Everest Violin Shoulder Rest EZ Adjustable 4/4
US $16.99
New Deluxe Maple Wood Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 4/4 Size
New Deluxe Maple Wood Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 4/4 Size
US $9.65
 FOHNWIND MODELL 12 EBONY 4/4 FULL SIZE ACOUSTIC VIOLIN/FIDDLE SHOULDER REST
FOHNWIND MODELL 12 EBONY 4/4 FULL SIZE ACOUSTIC VIOLIN/FIDDLE SHOULDER REST
US $76.99
 Artino SR-11 2.75
Artino SR-11 2.75" Magic Pad for Violin and Viola - SHOULDER REST ALTERNATIVE!
US $4.95
 Everest Black ES Series 3/4-1/2 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest
Everest Black ES Series 3/4-1/2 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest
US $16.99
Everest Pink ES Series 3/4-1/2 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest
Everest Pink ES Series 3/4-1/2 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest
US $16.99
 NEW 4/4 Crescent WHITE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent WHITE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
 NEW Crescent 4/4 MAPLEWOOD ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 MAPLEWOOD ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (4/4) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (4/4) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
US $4.69
1 PCS of Fiddle Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/2) VISR-330 N3
1 PCS of Fiddle Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/2) VISR-330 N3
US $6.00
 NEW Steel Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 3/4 4/4 By Crescent
NEW Steel Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 3/4 4/4 By Crescent
US $.99
 NEW 4/4 Crescent NATURAL ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent NATURAL ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
 NEW Crescent 4/4 PURPLE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 PURPLE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
5 Pcs Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 1/4
5 Pcs Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 1/4
US $19.98
 Professional Adjustable Wooden Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4
Professional Adjustable Wooden Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4
US $5.85
 NEW 4/4 Crescent RED ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent RED ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
 NEW 4/4 GREEN ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW 4/4 GREEN ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
Solid Maple - 4/4 Fiddle Shoulder Rest / Violin Shoulder Rest (4/4)V1
Solid Maple - 4/4 Fiddle Shoulder Rest / Violin Shoulder Rest (4/4)V1
US $.01
 1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (4/4 - 3/4 Adjustable) VISR-330 D1
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (4/4 - 3/4 Adjustable) VISR-330 D1
US $.01
 VISR-FP44 Solid Maple Violin Shoulder Rest (Size: 4/4) D1
VISR-FP44 Solid Maple Violin Shoulder Rest (Size: 4/4) D1
US $.01
 NEW 4/4 Crescent BLUE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent BLUE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
An Adjustable Beautiful Wooden 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
An Adjustable Beautiful Wooden 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
US $16.98
 New 3/4 4/4 Size Maple Wood Violin Shoulder Rest Delux High Quality
New 3/4 4/4 Size Maple Wood Violin Shoulder Rest Delux High Quality
US $9.89
 3x Adjustable Wooden Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 New
3x Adjustable Wooden Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 New
US $24.95
 10pcs adjustable violin shoulder rest 1/2 and 1/4
10pcs adjustable violin shoulder rest 1/2 and 1/4
US $79.99
NEW Crescent 4/4 WHITE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 WHITE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 Viva La Musica Blue 3/4-4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
Viva La Musica Blue 3/4-4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
US $35.96
 1/2 FOM MAPLE Wood Violin Shoulder Rest Support Adjustable NEW
1/2 FOM MAPLE Wood Violin Shoulder Rest Support Adjustable NEW
US $22.99
 NEW 4/4 Crescent PINK ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent PINK ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
NEW Crescent 4/4 NATURAL ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 NATURAL ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/4) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/4) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
US $4.69
 Adjustable 4 / 4 3/4 Violin Shoulder Rest FOM Wood Professional Wood
Adjustable 4 / 4 3/4 Violin Shoulder Rest FOM Wood Professional Wood
US $16.99
 NEW 4/4 Crescent MAPLEWOOD ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent MAPLEWOOD ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
NEW Crescent 4/4 RED ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 RED ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 Wolf Forte Secondo Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 - 4/4
Wolf Forte Secondo Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 - 4/4
US $30.83
 Everest EZ-4 Easy EZ 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest Adjustable to 3/4 Size Black
Everest EZ-4 Easy EZ 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest Adjustable to 3/4 Size Black
US $13.99
 2 For Sale! 4/4 Violin Bow + Maple Violin Shoulder Rest
2 For Sale! 4/4 Violin Bow + Maple Violin Shoulder Rest
US $19.99
Kun Original Shoulder Rest Violin 4/4 As Low Price!!!!!
Kun Original Shoulder Rest Violin 4/4 As Low Price!!!!!
US $22.00
 Rubber Legs Maroon Flannel Pad Shoulder Rest for 1/2 Violin
Rubber Legs Maroon Flannel Pad Shoulder Rest for 1/2 Violin
US $7.36
 NEW 4/4 Crescent PURPLE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent PURPLE ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
 NEW VIOLIN STRING FOLDING PADDED SHOULDER REST 2/4 1/2
NEW VIOLIN STRING FOLDING PADDED SHOULDER REST 2/4 1/2
US $8.93
FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2
FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2
US $7.99
 FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 1/4 - 1/8
FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 1/4 - 1/8
US $7.99
 Metal Frame Maroon Flannel Pad 1/2 Violin Shoulder Rest
Metal Frame Maroon Flannel Pad 1/2 Violin Shoulder Rest
US $7.38
 Adjustable Shoulder Rest Pad Support for 3/4 4/4 Violin
Adjustable Shoulder Rest Pad Support for 3/4 4/4 Violin
US $1.00
Violin shoulder rest, Collapsible, New
Violin shoulder rest, Collapsible, New
US $11.00
 FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 - 4/4
FOM Violin Shoulder Rest 3/4 - 4/4
US $7.99
 NEW Crescent 4/4 BLUE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
NEW Crescent 4/4 BLUE ACOUSTIC Violin+CASE+ROSIN+ Padded Shoulder Rest!
US $34.99
 New 3/4 4/4 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest Pad Support
New 3/4 4/4 Violin Adjustable Shoulder Rest Pad Support
US $.01
Christino Violin Shoulder Rest 1/4 (Made in Taiwan)
Christino Violin Shoulder Rest 1/4 (Made in Taiwan)
US $7.99
 NEW 4/4 Crescent GREEN ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
NEW 4/4 Crescent GREEN ACOUSTIC Violin+Tuner+Shoulder Rest+ACC
US $34.99
 NEW Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest Pad Size 3/4 4/4
NEW Adjustable Violin Shoulder Rest Pad Size 3/4 4/4
US $.99
 Players Economy Violin Shoulder Pad For 1/2 to 3/4 size EVPM
Players Economy Violin Shoulder Pad For 1/2 to 3/4 size EVPM
US $16.95
2pcs of great Violin Shoulder Rests for 3/4 and 4/4 violins
2pcs of great Violin Shoulder Rests for 3/4 and 4/4 violins
US $16.99
 2pcs wooden Violin Shoulder Rests for 4/4,3/4 violins
2pcs wooden Violin Shoulder Rests for 4/4,3/4 violins
US $17.99
 Violin Shoulder Rest TONE IMPROVEMENT Bravo
Violin Shoulder Rest TONE IMPROVEMENT Bravo
US $25.68
 Violin Shoulder Rest -3/4 size
Violin Shoulder Rest -3/4 size
US $8.00
Players Economy Violin Shoulder pad For 3/4 to 4/4 size EVPL
Players Economy Violin Shoulder pad For 3/4 to 4/4 size EVPL
US $16.95
 HOT SALE FOM Adjustable 4 / 4 3/4 Violin Shoulder Rest wood Professional Wood
HOT SALE FOM Adjustable 4 / 4 3/4 Violin Shoulder Rest wood Professional Wood
US $16.99
 NEW KUN Violin 1/16 - 1/4 Collapsible Shoulder Rest
NEW KUN Violin 1/16 - 1/4 Collapsible Shoulder Rest
US $45.99
 Kun Collapsible Violin Shoulder Rest
Kun Collapsible Violin Shoulder Rest
US $22.68
Adjustable Shoulder Rest * fits 3/4 4/4 Violin * Kun Style
Adjustable Shoulder Rest * fits 3/4 4/4 Violin * Kun Style
US $4.49
 Kun Collapsible Mini Red 1/16-1/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
Kun Collapsible Mini Red 1/16-1/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
US $21.80
 Violin Cleaning Care Kit Polish Cloth Shoulder Rest Fingering Marker Stickers
Violin Cleaning Care Kit Polish Cloth Shoulder Rest Fingering Marker Stickers
US $31.95
 New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Black Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2 Bridges,Shoulder Rest
New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Black Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2 Bridges,Shoulder Rest
US $38.99
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/8) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/8) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
US $4.69
 1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/2) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
1 PCS of Violin Shoulder Rest - (1/2) VISR-280 (Black, Red, Purple or Blue)
US $4.69
 Professional Violin Shoulder Rest Pad Support 3/4 4/4
Professional Violin Shoulder Rest Pad Support 3/4 4/4
US $1.00
 Adjustable Shoulder Rest Support for 3/4 4/4 Violins
Adjustable Shoulder Rest Support for 3/4 4/4 Violins
US $5.50
Bonmusica Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 205mm Bon Musica
Bonmusica Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 205mm Bon Musica
US $43.88
 New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Blue Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2 Bridges,Shoulder Rest
New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Blue Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2 Bridges,Shoulder Rest
US $38.99
 ~VINTAGE POEHLAND SHOULDER REST FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA - 1915
~VINTAGE POEHLAND SHOULDER REST FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA - 1915
US $9.99
 New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Purple Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2Bridges,Shoulder Rest
New 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 Purple Violin,Case,Bow,Pitch Pipe,2Bridges,Shoulder Rest
US $38.99

Violin Shoulder

How to choose a violin shoulder rest - a few thoughts

The Violin Store - Musical Instruments and Accessories

The digital age makes simple to use find most jobs in the world in which you're interested. If you plan to rent or buy a violin, viola, cello or even a double bass, you'll be able to just let your web internet search engine locate the guitar store nearest your home, or access among the online classical instrument stores. Most established brick and mortar stores possess a webpage to do prior research on the products before you actually visit their store or use the internet.    

Quality violins are hand-carved beyond maple and spruce which have been aged and air-dried. Aside from offering a regular of fine instruments to pick from, a good violin store may sometimes be directly connected with master violin makers would you have blocks of prime wood kept in storage and ready for carving once a purchase order is placed. The stores would ideally be staffed by knowledgeable teachers or instrumentalists who is able to give guidance on choosing properly set-up violins. They can also give information on selecting the appropriate bow and kind of strings that would best acquire the noise of your instrument.  

Apart from the instruments themselves, a violin store would usually offer indispensable accessories to take good care of the instrument, in addition to learning aids for novices.

Rosin is vital in providing friction for the bow hair which is crucial in drawing sound from your violin strings. Rosins vary in color. Usually the light colored rosins give you the bow with sufficient grip to make smoother sounds than the coarser sounds the come from while using the darker colored rosins.  

Commercial furniture polish and water can break the varnish as well as the sound of a violin. A dry, lint-free cloth should suffice to wipe the rosin from your violin strings after with all the instrument. If polish should be used, then you can purchase a specially formulated violin polish in the violin store.  

The violin store can also offer compounds for lubricating the violin's pegs.

Some string instrument stores offer fingerboard tape for beginner violinists. This tape is used to steer students for the proper placement of fingers to pick out the proper note.  

Other useful accessories you can purchase from stores are tuners, violin shoulder rests, and humidifiers. The latter may help prevent excessive dryness and cracks about the violin.

About the Author

Trisha Marie is an expert musician and writer that enjoys playing string instruments and writing about Violins and Violin Bow.

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