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Buy Violin Shoulder Pads – What Are Your Options?

Holding a Violin while playing happens to be the single most problematic aspect of the life of a violinist,

especially the ones who do not have naturally shorter necks..

There is the option of using violin shoulder pads as an added accessory while playing but its effect on the

sound of the instrument often leads artists to choose against this option. There are however, people who

support the use of these shoulder rests, citing the various usage advantages that they offer. If you too wish

to try out this accessory, this blog post will list out some of the options that are available to you in the

market.

When you are out buying violin shoulder pads, there will be two basic categories that you will have to

choose from – the soft pads and rigid shoulder rests. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and I

would recommend you try out both and select the best fit for your playing style. The most popular style is

a "Kun" brand style. These are very popular because of their ability to adjust to different violin widths and

give quite a few inches of support off of the shoulder. The price range of this model begins at a mere

twenty dollars and most sellers will allow you to put it on the instrument to make sure you are happy with

the feel of it.

There are various makeshift arrangements available as well. People would often suggest that you use a

kitchen sponge as a shoulder rest but I would advise you against such a practice. It would always be better

to buy a violin shoulder pad that has been professionally manufactured to get the most from the

accessory.