Sound Post, Bridge, Saddle, Lower Nut and Sound Adjustment Course
In this section, all threads merge together into the final result of all of our effort.
Having a Master like Edgar Russ next to you will help you to proceed with determination to great satisfaction.
Saddle and lower nut
Every part of the violin has its specific function and impact. Here You will learn how it should be made to ensure the maximum of your violin potential.
Soundpost
The soundest is like a joystick for adjusting the sound. But in order that it reacts exactly that way it needs to be fitted the right way. Edgar will show you how to do that.
Bridge
Edgar Russ teaches you the fundamentals of what has to be made in a specific way on every bridge. The bridge is THE moving part of this sound machinery. Learn everything to understand how it works.
Set Up Roadmap:
1. Introduction to the Course
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2. Pegs and EndPin
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- 2.1. - Peg Shaping and what you need (20:58)
- 2.2. - Peg Shaping and Endpin Shaping (19:51)
- 2.3. - Endpin Fitting & Starting to Fit the Pegs (21:53)
- 2.4. - How deep and How the Pegs Should be (20:11)
- 2.5. - Right Length and Drilling the String Hole of the Pegs (19:53)
- 2.6. - Finishing the Pegs (12:41)
3. The Sound post
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- 3.1. - Making your own Soundpost (20:46)
- 3.2. - The Right Soundpost Position (20:03)
- 3.3. - Marking the Bridge Position on the Top Surface (20:48)
- 3.4. - How to Bring the Soundpost Inside and Straight Up (19:04)
- 3.5. - Getting the Soundpost Outside and Trimming when it is Twisting (19:08)
- 3.6. - Fitting it for the Specific Position (11:52)
- 3.7. - Bringing the Sound Post into the Right Position (17:51)
- 3.8. - Fitting the Sound Post and How to make a longer Copy of it (21:54)
- 3.9. - Sound Post Fitting Details (10:58)
4. Upper and Lower Nut
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5. Bridge
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- 5.1. - Introduction How to Make a Bridge (19:53)
- 5.2. - Planing the Backside of the Bridge (17:59)
- 5.3. - Planing the Bridge to its Thickness 4.2 mm (19:57)
- 5.4.1. - Feet Fitting Theory (20:12)
- 5.4.2. - How to Fit the Bridge Feet (19:49)
- 5.4.3. - Using a Red Lipstick to Mark the Matching Spots (20:40)
- 5.4.4. - Fitting to its Idol Position (19:37)
- 5.4.5. - Final Feet Fitting (15:05)
- 5.5.1. - String Height and String Spacing (19:07)
- 5.5.2. - Perfect Bridge Curve (14:41)
- 5.6.1. - Adjusting the Upper Side to Appear Straight (19:54)
- 5.6.2. - Trimming the Upper Side of the Bridge to Perfection (14:25)
- 5.7.1. - The Bridge Arching and Planing the Area Next to the Edges (20:18)
- 5.7.2. - Creating the Perfect Arching with the File (19:20)
- 5.7.3. - Cleaning the Bridge Arching (7:37)
- 5.8.1. - Explaining the Concept of the Inner Design of the Bridge (20:39)
- 5.8.2. - Filing the Two Holes and Cutting with the Knife (19:32)
- 5.8.3. - Trimming the Inside and the Feets of the Bridge (10:55)
- 5.9.1. - Finishing Details of the Bridge (16:44)
- 5.9.2. - String Spacing and finishing the Upper Side (11:52)
6. Pulling up the Strings
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7. Sound Adjustment
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- 7.1. - First Adjustments always to be done (17:33)
- 7.2. - First the Ideal Positioning; Searching the Balance (19:51)
- 7.3. - Increasing the E-String; And again from the Beginning (17:19)
- 7.4. - Bridge Feets Position and Soundpost Responsable for the Response (17:27)
- 7.5. - Chinrest Sound Differences (16:38)
- 7.6. - Fingerboard Length; Finetuners Differences (16:37)