Most string players use the violin chinrest that came with their instruments when they bought it. What they do not realize is that they fit only a few people. Using an ill fitting attachment can affect your performance. Faces of people have different structures and that is why you can also see that there are a variety of styles for this attachment. You need to find the right one for you.

Ill fitting rests would affect one's performance as well as his comfort. One would experience some problems like aches, clenching and sore. They would be from constant pressure from contact of the chin and the neck. If these are felt, one should consider leaving the old behind and head out and look for a new one that fits better.

Finding a good fit would really be beneficial because greater comfort can allow you to play better. You can adapt a more appropriate posture. There would also be better support for both the instrument and your anatomy.

It is really important that you be the one to look for your attachment yourself. It is not wise to shop online either because even the same type but a different manufacturer would differ in the fit still. You need to try each yourself and note if it feels comfortable and right for you.

You would have to take note of the height of the chin rest. You would know that the height is right if you can put one finger on the space between your jaw and the rest. You need to look straight forward when you test this out. If you need to bow very low, the rest is quite short for you. If your nod is too shallow, the rest is quite high.

One should also consider the flexibility of his shoulder. A player who has a flexible shoulder can have a rest that is mounted on the left side of the instrument's tailpiece. One who has less flexibility should get one whose rest is mounted a little over the instrument's tailpiece. One has to find where he is most comfortable.

There really are a lot of variations for chin rests. You can find those that have deep arcs while some are almost flat. You can choose one that is mounted on the left of the instrument or on the center. You really need to look for one that fits the contour of your jaw well and causes no discomfort.

Making use of well fitted rests will be very beneficial for one's health and his performance as well. With a great fit, one frees his left collarbone of the static tension and allows greater movement. The weight of the instrument is brought closer to the body as well so it would be lighter and easier to carry. One can freely move his arms which results in an improved scroll height.

Be sure to get the right violin chinrest for you. Choose it the same way you would the instrument. It will be time consuming to find the perfect one but it would really pay off.