A bridge supports the strings on a violin.You may have to replace a bridge occasionally due to wear and tear and it's not uncommon for the bridge to shift.A bridge might fall off.The process of placing a bridge on a violin is simple.You can put a violin bridge on your own with a little patience.
Step 1: The e- string and g-string are on the other side.
A violin bridge is made of wood.The bottom of the bridge is straight, while the top is arched.One side of the arch is slightly higher than the other.The taller side is the g-string side.When you put the bridge in place, make sure the strings come over the other side.The string farthest to the left will be the string when the violin's head is facing your body.The farthest string to the right will be the e- string.
Step 2: The strings should be loosened slightly.
The strings should be loosened slightly to avoid snapping.Turn the tuning knobs on the end of the violin to loosen violin strings.If the strings are loose, you can easily pull them up and down, allowing them to slip under the bridge.
Step 3: The bridge needs to be between the F-holes.
There are two holes near the end of the violin's head.The bridge should be between the two F-holes when you slide it under the strings.The bridge should be in the middle of the f-holes.Imagine you're drawing a line from one f-hole to the next, starting at the small horizontal line running through one hole and stretching out to meet the other.The imaginary line should go through the violin bridge.
Step 4: Put the violin strings in the bridge.
There are four small knobs on the violin bridge.The knobs hold the bridge and the strings in place.Feed one violin string at a time into the bridge knobs.
Step 5: Make sure the strings are tight.
You can tighten your strings to keep the knob in place.Turn the knobs on the violin.To prevent the bridge from falling over, it's a good idea to use one hand to tighten the strings.The strings need to be tightened until they are secure enough to keep the bridge in place.
Step 6: The bridge needs to stand at a 90-degree angle.
You'll want to make sure the placement of your bridge is correct once you've placed it.Place your violin on the flat surface.Go to the violin's level.The violin's tailpiece can be seen from the side of the bridge.On the other side of the bridge, the slope should be slightly forward.If the bridge is not forming a 90-degree angle, you may have put it in the wrong place.You have to remove the bridge to start over.
Step 7: Check to make sure the bridge is in the center of the violin.
The center of the violin is where your bridge should be.It shouldn't be too far to the right or left.Push the bridge until it's in the center of the violin.If you look at the violin from a bird's eye angle, you can see if the bridge is in the center.If you want to make sure the bridge is positioned correctly, you can use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the length of each end.The measurement should be the same.
Step 8: Make sure the bridge is in the middle of the f-holes.
The bridge should fall between the f-holes.The bridge may have slipped while you tightened the strings.You should be able to draw an imaginary line through the center of each f-hole.If the bridge has moved, slide it up or down until it's in the right place.
Step 9: The bridge should be held when tuning.
During tuning, bridges fall out of place.When tuning, make sure you hold your bridge in place with one hand.
Step 10: There are strings that should be replaced individually.
You will need to replace the strings of your violin if they break.Make sure to replace the strings individually.The bridge can fall out of place if more than one string is removed at once.
Step 11: You should have an instructor place your bridge.
You should take your violin to the instrument shop where you bought it.A professional there will make sure it's the right size for your violin.Your instructor may be able to do the same.