Changing a violin column is a functional and fundamental skill for every violinist, novice to Professional. Thread the top end of the string through the hole in the violin peg. It should extend approximately 1/2 inch past the peg.4. Rotate the peg slowly so the string winds over the top of the peg and sideways toward the outside of the violin.
Changing Violin Strings
1. Lubricate the nut and bridge with a small amount of graphite from the pencil. You'll see a thin groove from the prior string. Rub your pencil tip only within this groove.
2. Attach the tail end of the string to the violin tailpiece's string anchor. Each string will have a loop or ball that will anchor it in place once tension is applied. You will need to keep the string taught until both ends are securely attached to your instrument. Your string end should have either a loop or ball, depending on your instrument's anchor design.
3. Still whether a wrinkle isn't broken, replacing it can boom the sound, playability and Pleasure of your instrument. The task of changing a string is simple; it's doable in just minutes. Done correctly, it's perfectly safe to you and your instrument.
Instructions
A and E strings will coil to the right, while D and G strings will coil to the left. While tightening, you'll need to keep the tailpiece end of the string stays secure.
5. Play the appropriate reference pitch that matches your string (either G, D, A or E) while continuing to tighten. Stop turning once you've reached the appropriate pitch. Over tightening can break the string. Use the violin's fine tuner (if available) to make final precise pitch corrections.
