Yamaha SV Violin/Viola Owner's Manual

About this manual

This document serves as an owner's manual for Yamaha SV violins and violas. It details the parts of the instrument and provides guidelines for taking care of the instrument to prolong its lifetime, including warnings about temperature, humidity, and cleaning agents. Safety tips regarding the bow and string tension are also included.

The guide covers practical steps for preparing the instrument for play, such as checking the bridge alignment and tuning the strings to the correct pitches for both violin and viola. It also provides step-by-step instructions for changing strings, including how to attach them to the tailpiece and fine tuners, and how to wind them onto the tuning pegs.

What's inside

• Before You Start
• The Parts of the Violin/Viola
• Taking Care of Your Instrument
• Safety Tips
• Cautions Relating to the Instrument
• Before Playing the Instrument
• Tuning
• Changing Strings
• Winding the Strings
• Checking the Bridge's Position

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Can I use benzene, alcohol, or thinner to clean the instrument?

No, you should never use benzene, alcohol, or thinner as they will damage the lacquer and general condition of the instrument.

What happens if all four strings are removed from the instrument at once?

Removing all four strings will cause the bridge to collapse and the tailpiece to fall off.

What should be done with the bow hair before storing the instrument?

You must loosen the bow hair before putting it away in your case after playing.

How should the fine tuner be set before attaching strings to the instrument?

The fine tuner must be set so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range.