The Heifetz Mutes for violin made in Germany provides an excellent effect of mute for violin.
Heifetz mute was designed with a unique metal tension clip stamped "HEIFETZ". The clip can slide up and down to control the muting effect. Many professional players commended Heifetz Mute for its highest-quality material. It is easy to use by quickly placing it and removing it from the instrument. Heifetz mute lowers the volume but does not dampen the good sound quality of your instrument.
Regarding its overall sound quality, the degree to which this mute "rattles" when not in use but still on the strings between the bridge and tailpiece is significantly low. Many players consider its overall look and feel as one of the varieties of mutes that works and looks best on their instrument. Fortunately, Heifetz mutes are not too expensive, so this is a relatively low-cost endeavour.
These small rubber mutes, called Tourte mutes, are the most common type of violin mute. You can find them in both the round shape variety and a violin shape variety.
• Inexpensive, easy to leave on the instrument when not using
• Small rubber mute with two slots
• Can be easily moved on and off the bridge
• Best for classical musicians who play in ensembles and orchestras
Economy Violin Mute. Popular tourte style rubber mute made in the USA. Round and substantial hard rubber variety with excellent orchestral or solo muting qualities.
• Inexpensive, easy to leave on the instrument when not using
• Small rubber mute with two slots
• Can be easily moved on and off the bridge
• Best for classical musicians who play in ensembles and orchestras