Yamaha Violin/Viola Manual Do Utilizador

■ Winding the Strings

Insert the string into the hole on its corresponding tuning peg and wind the string onto the peg as
shown below. Apply some pressure (push in) to the peg as you turn it. (Fig. A)

■ Checking the Bridge’s Position

While tuning or changing the strings, check the position and angle of the bridge. (Fig. B)

1st & 2nd strings

3rd string

Rotate the
peg as shown

4th string

1st string

2nd string

Make sure the strings
are seated in their cor-
responding notches on
the bridge.

Make sure the side of the bridge with
the logo is facing the tailpiece.

Make sure the bridge
is positioned between
the notches in the “f”
holes as shown below.

The side of the bridge facing the tailpiece
should be at a right angle to the body of the
instrument.

Bad

Correct

Right Angle

(Fig. B)

(Fig. A)

Changing Strings

Make two winds towards the end of the peg and
the remaining winds towards the peg handle.

Wind the string as shown below.

3rd & 4th strings

4th

2nd

3rd

1st

● For instruments equipped with a tailpiece with set-in adjusters

At the tailpiece, hook the string’s ball end onto the fine tuner’s notch.

Tailpiece

Ball End

Fine Tuner

String

Fine Tuner

String

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