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.
The Orchestral Round Violin/Viola Mute (Tourte style) offers effective, balanced muting for violin and small viola. Easy to install and made of rubber, it’s perfect for quiet practice—made in the USA.
Key Features:
• Rubber mute, Tourte style
• Conforms to the bridge shape
• Fast installation/removal
• For violin and small viola
• Made in the USA
It is made of the best quality chrome-plated machined brass. The heavy metal practice violin mute is ideal for practising in flats or shared apartments.
• This mute can also be used on Viola.
• Fits 4/4 Violins & Smaller Violas
• Fits easily over the bridge.
• Offers maximum muting and clearest tone.
• Ideal for practising in apartments late at night (especially for difficult passages!)
• Best quality chrome-plated machine brass
The Bech Magnetic Violin mute works similarly to the standard Tourte mute except when unused.
• Mute stays on the instrument.
• Rare earth magnet for secure attachment.
• No unwanted vibration noises.
• Reduced risk of losing the mute
• No abrasions or damage to your instrument.
• Hi-tech rubber engineered for durability and flexibility
• Guaranteed good fit on the bridge
• Resonates even while muted
• Made in the USA
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
The Artino practice mutes are great for when you want to soften the sound of your playing.
• A traditional metal mute with a durable rubber coating.
• The rubber coating protects your instrument and bridge.
• It functions very well to allow practice without disturbing others.
• The rubber coating reduces the sound level to a minimum and maintains sound quality.
• It can be fitted to the bridge within seconds.
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
The Heifetz Mutes for violin made in Germany provides an excellent effect of mute for violin.
• Designed with a unique metal tension clip
• Easy to Use
• Made from high-quality material
• Does not affect the instrument’s sound quality
• Does not rattle when not in use but still on the instrument
• Works and looks best on the instrument
