Solving violin wolf tones

Expert Advice from Larsen Strings for Violinists

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Solving violin wolf tones
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What can you do about a violin wolf tone


Wolf tones can be frustrating, but they’re also a natural part of a violin’s character. In this video, we explain why wolf tones occur and share practical steps you can take to make them easier to handle.

Learn how adjusting your string tension and choosing a clearer-sounding string can help reduce or control the wolf tone, along with tips based on real experience with Il Cannone strings.

  • Why wolf tones happen
  • Where they appear on the violin
  • How tension changes affect wolf behaviour
  • How clearer-voiced strings can improve playability

Helpful, simple guidance to get your instrument sounding balanced and responsive again.

 

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