Violin Care – How to Care For Your Violin and Keep It in Top Shape

Regardless of the price, you will want to ensure you provide the beast care for your violin so that you can be sure that it will bring you years of enjoyment. A violin is actually a fragile instrument that is made up of various woods which are in a constant state of change due to humidity and temperature. There is certainly a lot pressure exerted by the violin strings themselves. By nature the instrument provides sound by way of vibration, with vibration and movement the character of the instrument will change over time. With this movement, it is inevitable that the instrument will need repair and attention over time. It is important that you know how to keep your instrument in top shape.

The first step to care for your violin is to invest in top quality violin case. Typically damage caused to a violin is as a result of accidents when the violin has not been stored in a case.

Shopping for a top quality set of strings for your violin is worth the effort as well because inexpensive strings can place undue tension on the professional cello that could lead to warping, cracks or other damage to your instrument. Violin strings need to be changed at least once a year. It is a good idea to carry a spare set of stings with you.

Never leave your violin where it can accidentally be knocked over, sat on or stepped on. Be careful where you leave your violin and if you must lay it flat on a table, be cautious not to scratch it.

Keep away from extreme fluctuations in temperature and/or Humidity. Violins are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Use common sense and do not keep your violin close to a direct heat source or in direct sunlight. Likewise, do not keep it in an area that may be subjected to large changes in temperatures, including the basement or attic. A violin can break or fall apart in such conditions. Having humidifier in the room in cold, dry climates when the space is heated is often very beneficial.

If you’re transporting your violin and can’t avoid extreme fluctuations in temperature, it is advisable to transport it in a case and to wait a half an hour at least when the case is cold before you open it. Whatever could be accomplished to lower the risk of playing it in extremes of hot or cold ought to be considered. Do not leave your violin in the trunk of any automobile in cold or hot weather. The temperature inside the trunk of a vehicle during the summer can in fact bubble the varnish on the instrument or even melt of the glue and can actually cause the instrument to fall apart. It makes sense to warm up or cool down your car prior to putting your violin case inside the vehicle.

You should be aware of the humidity in the area where you store your violin. If you live in a dry climate, you may want to take into consideration buying a violin humidifier, like a Dampit. You can pick up a dampit at most music stores, or search online for “violin dampit”. They’re low-cost when compared with the cost of the harm that will be prevented.