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Recently, I bought a brand new violin. As I was looking at the parts that came with it, I saw a part called a violin mute. What does that violin mute do?
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Recently, I bought a brand new violin. As I was looking at the parts that came with it, I saw a part called a violin mute. What does that violin mute do?
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Recently, I bought a brand new violin. As I was looking at the parts that came with it, I saw a part called a violin mute. What does that violin mute do?
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Recently, I bought a brand new violin. As I was looking at the parts that came with it, I saw a part called a violin mute. What does that violin mute do?
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A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
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I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
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A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
add a comment |
A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
add a comment |
A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.
A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.
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As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
add a comment |
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...
– topo morto
3 hours ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."
– user45266
28 mins ago
add a comment |
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