Buy Violin Accessories — What to Consider

O.K., so you're wondering if you need to buy violin accessories and violin supplies. To buy violin accessories, there is not much that you ABSOLUTELY need, but there are some violin supplies you may want to consider such as: violin shoulder rest, rosin, violin tuner, music stand or a metronome (electronic metronome or classic metronome).

Buy Violin Accessories in Order of Importance

#1 Violin Shoulder Rest

Schiller Poehland Shoulder Rest Pad

The first violin accessory we purchased was a violin shoulder rest, but we waited a few months. In the beginning we just folded up a wash cloth and attached it with a rubber band to provide a quasi violin shoulder rest. If this is you, you definately need to invest in a violin shoulder rest, it is inexpensive and will truly help your violin student.

#2 Music Stand

Musician's Friend Heavy-Duty Folding Music Stand and Bag

When you buy violin accessories consider a music stand if you don't already have a music stand, don't try to prop your child's music up on something other than a piano or a music stand. Also, a music stand can be used for years and not just for the violin.

#3 Violin Tuners

Matrix SR1000V Violin/Viola/Cello Tuner

Another item you may want to consider when you go to buy violin accessories and/or violin supplies, is a violin tuner. You can read about this here. Or, click the picture to learn more.

#4 a Metronome

Qwik Time QT-3 Quartz Metronome

Classic Metronomes

Wittner Wood Metronome

A metrome is really something you have to decide if you need. I think it depends on the student. Our daughter does not use a metronome, however as she advances, she may need one. You can choose between a classic metronome or an electronic metronome.