Видео

I was always taught that they were studs but I've heard cleats too. Both are correct. Thanks for your lovely comment, glad you are enjoying the restoration!

@@WEdHarris thanks so much 🙏

@@vivaviolins8885 My pleasure! Keep up the great work!

I've never tried it. I guess it might be worth a tentative go but proceed with caution if you can't get hold of French chalk. I'm not sure about using a coloured chalk, we tend to stick with white as it's less visible.

Hand Chalk is white. Oh. Wait. That may be rosin. The white cones at Pool Halls, for hands, for grip, for Pool Cues. Not the chalk for the tip of the cue.

Thank you.

Should I need some of yours, I'll contact you. I'm having very few problems, so far.

A peg paste will lubricate the pegs but won't stop them slipping. Think of it as you would oil in your car. I would never recommend you sandpaper the pegs, this will just make them smaller and slip more. Graphite also makes them more slippy. The only thing that will stop pegs slipping is soft french chalk. Put lines of chalk round the peg where it touches the wall of the pegbox and twist until you feel a little resistance. Remove the string to do this. You may have to repeat the procedure. If you use too much and they become stiff you can add a little peg paste until they move smoothly again. However, no amount of chalk will stop the problem, it sounds to me as though a trip to a luthier to sort your pegs out might be in order? If you want to know more about the basic workings of violins I wrote a book with helpful hits and tips on all aspects of your instrument. You can buy The Essential Handbook, for violinists, violists and fiddleplayers on Amazon, through the Viva Violins website or at The Strad Online shop.

@@vivaviolins8885 Thanks for the reply! I'm in South Africa- not sure if I can get the soft chalk but I'll look around. Won't sand my pegs again although it was very slight. Will look at your book although I usually get online things mixed up. Regards.

Agreed! A lucky find for me, too.

Please take it to a qualified luthier straight away.

I think it's a Primavera 200

@vivaviolins8885 oh thankyou looks nice I've just started playing violin again after 37 years music teacher gave me a violin nor very good but has got me playing I would like to try playing viola ,I got to grade 7 violin ,but don't have much money but this one looks very nice is it very expensive

They retail around £265-£285 depending on the size you want. Good luck with the playing!

thankyou its all coming back faster than i thought!! @@vivaviolins8885

I'll check them out! Do you do trade accounts?

In that case your pegs are probably too thick and you will need to take your instrument to a luthier.

A is the note that an orchestra always tunes to at 440hz. It's standard practice for orchestral instruments to start tuning here so they are in tune with each other. Theoretically after that you tune the other 3 strings by ear to the A. Lots of people use electronic tuners these days so I guess you could start with any string but starting on the A is best practice.

All you can do is push in slightly. If you have chalk take the peg out and chalk where it touches the pegbox walls. I have another video about dodgy pegs, check out my other videos on the Viva Violins channel. It sounds as though you might have to take your instrument to your local luthier to have the peg refitted.

This video help ty

If you are in the UK you can buy from me. Please e-mail your requirements to rebecca@vivaviolins.co.uk

@@vivaviolins8885 thanks for your reply, I am afraid I am not from the UK but from Germany…

@@koralindevonhohenburg3812 you could check on the Tonareli page for stockists in your country? If not try contacting them by e-mail. Sorry I can't help.

No, it depends what you can get hold of where you are. The soft chalk often has a square profile, not round. The last batch I bought was Pelican. As long as it produces lots of dust easily it should be fine.

I'm in a Nepal, can I just use chalkboard chalk? @@vivaviolins8885

Well, as you asked! It's Cecilia Sanctus rosin. £62 per block though but you don't need to use much and it feels very smooth.

The only thing you can really do is push the pegs in hard until they grip. Then see your luthier as soon as possible to sort them out

@@vivaviolins8885 that’s what i did and it worked thank you!

Yet another I haven't tried yet! Isn't it amazing the difference it can make?

Yes, they come from Poland.

@@vivaviolins8885 how long have you had your viola case? I am concerned about the longevity of the case itself.

@@andrewching8982 I've had it for 3 years. It doesn't go out and about much these days though.

@@vivaviolins8885 They are made in China

And the string winders are only £6 too!

@@vivaviolins8885 That's almost $7 so very well priced

I'll check with my supplier and get back to you. I think it will but it's best to double check!

They do say up to 17" . Is your viola particularly wide in the top or bottom bouts? If not, it should fit OK. You have 14 days to return the case if it doesn't.

You need to tune the A string first (thinnest string on the right as it faces you). Using an electronic tuner really helps. You need the frequency of A to be 440hz. Then tune the next string to the left to D, the one next to that to G and the thickest one on the left to a C. You might need to pop into a music shop or to a luthier if you get stuck. They will give you more advice.