Lesson & Teaching Supplies
The following list has been our go-to after many product trials. Please note that the prices may change.
DIMUS II™ Humidifier for Musafia Cases
SHAR Price: $22
Item#MUACS3
(Excellent humidifier!)
PinkyHold
SHAR Price: $4.95
Item#SPH100 BLK
(I prefer this one because it does not add as much weight as the Bow Buddies)
Wrist Assistant
ETSY Price: $5.95
(An option for fixing a collapsed left hand wrist)
Fuzzy Thumb Squares: Mark! Set! Go! Fingerboard Tapes
SHAR Price: $2.99
Item#MSG12
(I don’t use these tapes because of their stickiness, but the little cut-out squares are very useful for left hand thumb placement)
Fingerboard Tapes:
Trimbrite T1118 1/8 Pinstripe Tape
Price:$6.91
(So much less mess than the SHAR ones above!)
Mach One Maple Violin Shoulder Rest Hook
SHAR Price: $64.99
Item#1370H M 44
(Resonates nicely with the instrument and provides comfortable support; for full-size instruments only)
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Peak Music Stand
SHAR Price: $34.99
Item#PSM20
(Sturdy and portable!)
Bernadel Rosin
SHAR Price: $8.99
Item#1197
(Great alternative to the beginner wood rosins!)
Helicore Strings (1/2-4/4 size)
SHAR Price: $29-36.85
Item#755S 44 M
(These are stable, last well, and are an affordable upgrade from a $15 set ; smaller sizes are available in Prelude or Overture brands)
Other Shoulder Rest Options:
AcoustaGrip Protégé Shoulder Rest (1/2-1/10 size) — $9.72 (best for 1/8 & 1/4 size)
Petite Plus Shoulder Rest (1/4-1/8 size) — $8.99 (for taller option)
Kun Junior Collapsible Violin Shoulder Rest (1/2 - 3/4 size) —$23.95 (tallest option)