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On this shop page, you’ll find the specific brands and types of violin tools and accessories I recommend.

VIOLIN REPAIR & CARE

Chromatic tuner

Tuning fork

Korg CA-2 Chromatic Tuner (CA2)

Supla Tuning Fork with Soft Shell Case, Standard A 440 Hz Violin Guitar Tuner Instrument

Light rosin

Dark rosin

Rosin Violin Rosin Natural Rosin 4 Pack Low Dust Universal Rosin for Violin Viola and Cello (4 Pack Rosin)

D'Addario Kaplan Premium Rosin with Case, Dark - KRDD

The light rosin comes in a pack of 4, which is helpful if you shatter or lose one or if you’re often on the go. I love to play with dark rosin, but experiment with what kind of rosin sounds and feels good for you.

Peg dope

Set of violin strings

The Original Hill Peg Compound

Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End E

Make sure you check if you need ball or loop end before you order strings.

Cleaning cloth

Hygrometer

Planet Waves Microfiber Polish Cloth

Inkbird ITH-10 Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer Temperature Humidity Monitor Humidor Guitar Ukulele Mason Jar

Dampit Humidifier

Sponge-Box Humidifier

The Original Dampit Violin Humidifier

Planet Waves Small Instrument Humidifier

Both a Dampit and a sponge-box are good options for violin humidifiers. What matters more than what type of violin humidifier you have is just that you regularly use a humidifier.

Nail clippers

Rubber bands

Revlon Nail Clipper, Curved Blade

BAZIC 465 Multicolor Rubber Bands for School, Home, or Office (Assorted Dimensions 227g/0.5 lbs)

Sponge

Shoulder rest

Players Economy Foam Violin Shoulder Pad; 4/4-3/4 Violin

Collapsible 4/4

Make sure you get a sponge or shoulder rest to match the size of your violin.

Case backpack straps

Bam violin case

1set (2pcs) Replacement Shoulder Strap Padded Universal Adjustable Bag Strap with Metal Swivel Hooks and Non-Slip Pad for Laptop Violin Cello Guitar Case Diaper Camera Travel Bag (97cm)

Bam France Classic 5003S Shaped 4/4 Violin Case with Black Exterior

Backpack straps on a violin case are super convenient if you take your violin outside your home often (to lessons, school, rehearsals, performances, etc.). I’ve had this Bam case for over ten years, and I love it.