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
Violin mutes are attached to the instrument's bridge to dampen the sound by limiting the vibration of the bridge, which prevents the instrument from resonating and amplifying the sound produced by the strings.
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.
The mutes have two rubber slots to attach to the two centre strings of the violin in between the bridge and the tailpiece. It can easily be moved on and off the bridge from that position while remaining attached to the strings. This makes it convenient; you can leave it attached to your instrument when you're not using it.
These mutes are often called for in orchestral music with the marking "con sordino," which means "with mute." Any violinist who plays in an orchestra or ensemble will need one of these mutes.
It's important to note that these mutes don't provide a significant difference in volume, so violinists who want a mute not to disturb neighbours while practising may wish to consider another variety of mute.
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
The Spector Violin Mute reduces the volume of the instrument during both practice and performance, easily and quickly sliding up to engage.
• Volume Reduction - the D’Addario Spector Violin Mute is the best way to reduce your volume.
• Ease of Use - This compact violin practice mute fits between the A and D strings of the violin and is easily engaged by simply sliding it up over the bridge.
• Quality Design - Initially designed by Fred Spector, a 45-year veteran violinist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
• Stays in the Instrument - While not in use, slide it back down, and the mute remains on the instrument without interfering with your playing or sound.
• Available in black and copper colours.
The Alpine Mute Co Menuhin Style Shield Violin and Viola mutes are designed to create the most beautiful and warmest sound possible
• Perfect fit for both Violin and Viola
• Produce the most beautiful and warmest sound possible
• Does not alter the character of your instrument
• Similar design to the Professional Mute without the brass insert
• Artist Mute has the same Professional Mute design at a lower price
• Tested extensively to ensure the best quality and sound
This Metal violin mute is thin, but the heavy part is on the top side of this mute and slides over the top of the bridge to dampen the sound.
• Slides over the top of the bridge to dampen the sound
• Heavy nickel-plated brass
• Designed for practice
• Strong muting effect
• For violin/viola
We must check with your violin whether it fits nicely onto your bridge thickness.
Substantial hard rubber variety with excellent orchestral or solo muting qualities
• Rubber made Violin Mute, Violin shape
• Conforms to the shape and curvature of the bridge
• Greater muting power
• Balanced sound
• It installs in seconds and is easy to change
This Wooden Violin Mute is light and Eco-friendly mute. As it has some wooden texture on it, it looks beautiful too.
• Light and Eco-friendly
• Practice anywhere
• Higher quality than other cheaply made mutes
• 3-prong design mounts to bridge
