Scottish fiddler here. The demonstration tune is a Scottish traditional march with the wonderful name Hey Tuttie Tatie. According to legend, it was played by the army of Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, so it's probably very old. It's the tune used by Robert Burns for his famous patriotic song lyric Scots Wha Hae. I presume this is the version from Bruch's Scottish Fantasy?
I’m planning on trying it out soon with the cushion and will try to give a review after some use. I have not used a shoulder rest for roughly 2 years now I have been needing a taller chin rest due to the lack of height for my neck, so I hope this will do the trick.
Good review...I tried one and just returned it.. You could have mentioned that Kreddle has an excellent return policy if for any reason you are not happy with the chin rest. Thank you.
Why change a chinrest? Plenty of people shoot a shotgun with a stock as is comes from the factory. Good shooters know that a stock fitted to them will improve their shooting. It's no different with a violin, another tool that fits into the shoulder and needs to be the right distance from the face. The value is not in the adjustment range, but the expertise of the fitter. Yes, the Kreddle is infinitely adjustable. There just isn't much guidance on how to use it to create a firm, comfortable structure between collarbone and jawbone. Look at the permutations of adjustment: * Choice of chin plate (2) * Choice of post height (4) * Orientation of post (360 degrees) displacing the pad longitudinally and laterally * Angle of plate longitudinally (tipping it toward or away from scroll) * Angle of plate laterally (tipping it right or left) * Rotation of the plate (clockwise or anti-clockwise) Some of the fine adjustments are just what feels good. It would be nice to have a guide to getting into the ballpark first. There are rules of thumb for setting the stirrup leather length on a saddle and the height of a piano bench. For an analog, search "How to fit a gun." It would help most of all if there were similar guidance as to the choice of Kreddle post and how one might set its initial orientation. Otherwise, too much choice is worse than no choice at all.
I'm still using it- the sound is great because there's less touching the violin so it doesn't dampen the sound. I am getting a little bit of a violin hickey again but not really bad, just texture in that spot. If you have a long neck and/or are interested in playing violin without the shoulder rest, then the kreddle is definitely for you. For me, the shortest height is still just a tiny bit tall for me (probably because I also use the bonmusica shoulder rest, but even when everything is at it's shortest adjustment, the setup is just slightly too tall for my neck). I'm going to get a shorter shoulder rest because I do like the kreddle, but purely for the better sound, rather than all the adjustments.
@@Kwee_Music Thanks. I have a long neck and narrow collarbone. I've tried all the chin rests available in a London shop and the assistant agreed none looked right. She suggested the Kreddle although they don't sell it. I tried a friend's briefly. It was enough to confirm I will never play without a shoulder rest, but obviously I need to experiment with my own settings. Thanks again!
Hi Amy, both the Kreddle chin rest plate and its bracket to clamp onto the violin need to be used together, they can't be mixed/matched with other brands or used separately from each other.
Very simple product made by simple plastic and no easy ideia ... seems to me a product lower level ... $89 on this??? No, no and no ... You need to use a key and 4 different parts to adjust the height ... is not easy adjustable... I didnt like ...
Seem like a solid product. Just ordered mine with the center mount and cusion
thank you for your direct unbias comments on kreddle . i ended up buying one
Scottish fiddler here. The demonstration tune is a Scottish traditional march with the wonderful name Hey Tuttie Tatie. According to legend, it was played by the army of Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, so it's probably very old. It's the tune used by Robert Burns for his famous patriotic song lyric Scots Wha Hae. I presume this is the version from Bruch's Scottish Fantasy?
@tullochgorum6323 wow that's awesome to learn about! Yes this version is from Bruch Scottish Fantasy. Thanks for dropping some knowledge!!
The Kreddle definitely makes the violin sound bigger and better. Surprising how a chin rest could affect the overall tone. :)
I’m planning on trying it out soon with the cushion and will try to give a review after some use.
I have not used a shoulder rest for roughly 2 years now I have been needing a taller chin rest due to the lack of height for my neck, so I hope this will do the trick.
Good review...I tried one and just returned it.. You could have mentioned that Kreddle has an excellent return policy if for any reason you are not happy with the chin rest.
Thank you.
Hello, Why did you return it?
Kreddle website has instructions for changing the chin plate that look a lot easier than your struggle. 😊
this is very useful video.thanks a lot
Why change a chinrest? Plenty of people shoot a shotgun with a stock as is comes from the factory. Good shooters know that a stock fitted to them will improve their shooting. It's no different with a violin, another tool that fits into the shoulder and needs to be the right distance from the face. The value is not in the adjustment range, but the expertise of the fitter.
Yes, the Kreddle is infinitely adjustable. There just isn't much guidance on how to use it to create a firm, comfortable structure between collarbone and jawbone. Look at the permutations of adjustment:
* Choice of chin plate (2)
* Choice of post height (4)
* Orientation of post (360 degrees) displacing the pad longitudinally and laterally
* Angle of plate longitudinally (tipping it toward or away from scroll)
* Angle of plate laterally (tipping it right or left)
* Rotation of the plate (clockwise or anti-clockwise)
Some of the fine adjustments are just what feels good. It would be nice to have a guide to getting into the ballpark first. There are rules of thumb for setting the stirrup leather length on a saddle and the height of a piano bench. For an analog, search "How to fit a gun." It would help most of all if there were similar guidance as to the choice of Kreddle post and how one might set its initial orientation. Otherwise, too much choice is worse than no choice at all.
I tried the kreddle for my viola but even with the smallest height piece the kreddle is to high for me, so I will aks them to accept the return :o(
So, are you still using it? What do you think now?
I'm still using it- the sound is great because there's less touching the violin so it doesn't dampen the sound. I am getting a little bit of a violin hickey again but not really bad, just texture in that spot. If you have a long neck and/or are interested in playing violin without the shoulder rest, then the kreddle is definitely for you. For me, the shortest height is still just a tiny bit tall for me (probably because I also use the bonmusica shoulder rest, but even when everything is at it's shortest adjustment, the setup is just slightly too tall for my neck). I'm going to get a shorter shoulder rest because I do like the kreddle, but purely for the better sound, rather than all the adjustments.
@@Kwee_Music Thanks. I have a long neck and narrow collarbone. I've tried all the chin rests available in a London shop and the assistant agreed none looked right. She suggested the Kreddle although they don't sell it. I tried a friend's briefly. It was enough to confirm I will never play without a shoulder rest, but obviously I need to experiment with my own settings. Thanks again!
Could it be used with just the chin rest base?
Hi Amy, both the Kreddle chin rest plate and its bracket to clamp onto the violin need to be used together, they can't be mixed/matched with other brands or used separately from each other.
What was the excerpt you played for the demonstration
Bruch - Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, Op. 46
@@stephenbarbour4726 thank you so much! I really appreciate it ❤❤
Very simple product made by simple plastic and no easy ideia ... seems to me a product lower level ... $89 on this??? No, no and no ... You need to use a key and 4 different parts to adjust the height ... is not easy adjustable... I didnt like ...