A one-piece back is special as it came from one, large solid plate of maple and is more decadent and, thus, more expensive.
Simply-put, a two-piece back the makers "bookmatch," fancy talk for glue two halves of wood together following the grain, to make one solid back piece or plate. Skip to # - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Zġ-piece or 2-piece back - I wrote a detailed article here, with photos, explaining the differences. Note: For the sake of brevity, I use the word violin in place of violin, viola, cello and bass. Over years of teaching violin and running a successful violin shop result in expansive knowledge I'm happy to share! Okay, it just may have been something one of us discovered at a music competition during college. Adjust as needed.ĭon't ask us how me know this specifically, but it can be a total blast and sensory experience to start the fork vibrating then touching the fork tip it against your ear, nose or tongue. Press the ball at the end of the handle against your violin's bridge.Do NOT strike it against your instrument, mmm k?.
Many players hit it against their knee or music stand. Strike the tines section against a hard surface (something that will not dent or break.Hold the fork at the handle so you are not touching the tines/ the section that branches out into two.
It's excellent for players who want to learn to tune by ear, as is what's necessary playing in an orchestra. Using a Tuning Fork (or "pitch fork" as we jokingly call it) provides excellent aural training for you to match to concert pitch.
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