How To Change Your Violin Strings (Part 2)

Demonstrates changing the D, G and E string on the violin. Each string has its own issues, be sure to watch all 4 strings.
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[@RedDesertViolin]

Great! It took me a long time to figure out that each of the 4 strings is a little bit different for string installation. Once you understand the differences, it's no sweat! Good job! --L

[@Mintsauce62]

This was SO helpful, thank you. I had read and viewed lots of stuff to try to help me put a string on but I was still clueless until I stumbled across your video which is so clear and doesn't make any assumptions.

[@svetlanakopylova8244]

Thank you very much for the tutorial! It was very helpful and clear.
I'm becoming a big fan of your channel :)

[@nancymaewi]

VERY HELPFUL for the new violinist! I just broke my first string and didn't have a clue! Thank you so much!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it helped, Nancy. When you break a string, observe exactly WHERE the string broke. That gives you really helpful information to help you learn why your string broke, and to prevent it from happening again. (let me know if you break more strings!) --Lora

[@ottoleonel9765]

I know I'm pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@franklinshiloh8096]

@Otto Leonel Try FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)

[@nashkian6353]

@Otto Leonel lately I have been using Flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@RedDesertViolin]

Great question! I'd love to hear input from EVERYONE on this....because I was told the same thing way back in college. I know the theory behind it is that you don't want the violin to experience huge fluctuations in tension and changes in vibrational pattern. ALSO, for beginners, it's easier to deal with TUNING and stretching the strings 1 at a time. I think it's a bunch of baloney. I ALWAYS change an ENTIRE set, that way, they all age together. This is what I recommend. --L

[@LukeMason]

Thanks for these videos I got my A on in no time. :)

[@actonwang1533]

It is clear and useful. It helps a lot. My son just broke the G string and I was able to help to put a new G string in 2 mins! Thank you.

[@lorastaples5108]

Hi Acton! I'm glad it helped. It is easy to do it wrong....but once you get the hang of it, it's simple as pie!

[@diealocan]

very well explained. thank you!!

[@RodolfoVanzini]

Your videos are great! thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

You are welcome!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@RedDesertViolin]

@Mintsauce62 Thank you. I had watched many tutorials before I decided to do this one. I have one more coming up.....to help you get your pegs JUST RIGHT....so keep an eye out for that one. THanks for the nice comment. --L

[@smokepickle1]

In some other videos that I watched, some people used a pencil to apply graphite to the contact points on the nut and the bridge. Do you do this? Is it necessary?

[@RedDesertViolin]

Ahhh, I forgot about that trick. Actually, it's a GREAT trick, because the graphite sort of lubricates the friction points, so the strings don't drag the bridge forward as much. I don't see much point in putting it on the nut, but it wouldn't hurt anything. And maybe there is a benefit for it....maybe reducing wear on the strings? But mine never break at the nut. But graphite on the bridge notches, YES. Great idea!

[@00Jabberwoofles00]

is it true that when you change violin strings, you only change one string and wait a couple of days for the next string and so forth?

[@abigailhhhhhh]

Do you try to wrap over that tail? I feel like my tail is touching the inside of the violin and causing a buzzing noise.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Sorry so slow to reply: the tail shouldn't be so long that it rattles. (it shouldn't rattle so badly anyway...even if it's long....but if it disturbs you, then strive for a tail that is no longer than 1/8 inch.