Bonmusica - 4/4 Full size, adjustable, violin shoulder rest in metal.

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Range - This isn't how far the conductor throws the baton in frustration. Wikipedia explains it best: "In music, the range, or chromatic range, of a musical instrument is the distance from the lowest to the highest pitch it can play. For a singing voice, the equivalent is vocal range. The range of a musical part is the distance between its lowest and highest note." Being an instrument at the higher end of the musical spectrum, the violin's range starts at the G below middle C and goes up as high as your skills (or eardrums) can take you. Fun Fact: It's important to mention also that the front of the violin is 99.9% of the time made with two pieces of spruce, usually identical and from the same cut, and thus the seam is harder to see owing to the vertical grain. Pro Tip: Tug on the string near the centermost point to lower the pitch (lengthen the string, loosen the tension), or press on the string just above the nut to raise the pitch (shorten the string, tighten the tension).

Veneer - A thin sheet of a material, in the case of violins or bows it is wood, that is placed on the exterior of an object to give the appearance of solid wood.

Bonmusica Violin shoulder rest:

Goffriller - Matteo Goffriller was a Venetian luthier who made a particular mark in the cello world but crafted violins and violas as well. Active from 1685 (the same year JS Bach was born) to 1735 and was the founder of the "Venetian School" of luthiers when Venice was the center of the violin craft and is believed to have taught lauded cello maker Domenico Montagnana the craft. Similar to Strad and Guarneri models, contemporary instruments made with his unique patterns/templates are called Goffriller models.

But, the short answer is that you do not need a shoulder rest to play the violin. Why Should you use (or not use) a Shoulder Rest? Synthetic Violin bows

Synthetic, or often referred to as Carbon fibre Violin bows (although not all are carbon fibre) offer playing qualities that are consistent and often comparable to much more expensive wooden Violin bows. It is therefore possible to produce a very reliable, balanced and consistent violin bow for a low price. Synthetic Violin bows are not affected by temperature or humidity variations so are an excellent choice if playing outside. It also means they are highly resistant to warping or losing their spring.

Spinner (bow) - Similar to how a propeller spins from a center point, this simple plastic device rotates from a horizontal (open) position to a vertical (closed) position to hold your bow in place inside a case. To release the bow from the case, rotate the spinner 90-degrees until it is parallel with the space inside the bow. Don't just yank the bow out; his can break the spinner and you will be sad. As far as your struggle to go to the TIP of the bow: It’s not always necessary to go to the tip on every bow. If your arm length is making this difficult, then consider 4 inches from the tip your tip. Also, when I need to get the VERY TIP, my pinky comes off the bow, and my bow hand pronates pinky up and thumb down. This usually gives my arm the extra length it needs without strain.) Does Your Shoulder Rest Slip?