An instrument, such as the violin, that makes such an exquisite and finely tuned sound is bound to be sensitive and delicate. Because of this, they require daily maintenance and sometimes professional violin repair.

Proper everyday care is the best way to avoid needing a repair. Daily violin maintenance that can be done by the musician at home includes cleaning rosin off the strings and the face of the violin. When rosin dust builds up after a period of time, it can become impossible to remove without damaging the varnish.

Tuning pegs often cause problems when they are too loose or too tight. This problem can often be remedied with the application of chalk or a solution of alcohol mixed with rosin. If that does not do the trick the pegs may need to be replaced. Strings need to be carefully wound as well, because they often snap from too much friction.

Replacing a broken string is a simple repair that may be done by the musician himself. This is simply done by threading the string through a tiny hole in the peg and winding away from the body. When tension is first sensed, one should take care in continuing to twist the peg little by little to tune the instrument. Fine tuners are a good idea, especially for beginners, because they allow the strings to be tuned in small increments and reduce the risk of breaking a string.

A bridge is a small wooden object that supports the strings on the surface of the instrument. Sometimes it breaks or warps from either tension or humidity. If this occurs, the bridge may be replaced by the owner. This small repair and the replacement of strings are the only adjustments that the musician is recommended to do himself.

The sound post is sometimes called the soul of the violin because of the important role it plays in producing a magical sound from the instrument. The location and width of the post impact the quality of the sound immensely. An experienced luthier should be sought to make repairs and adjustments to the sound post. He can also take care of any cracks in the wood and any other problems that arise.

Violin repair is a difficult but essential task to ensure the quality of the instrument lasts for many years. Violins are actually designed to improve in the quality of their sound as they get older. If care is given daily by the musician, he or she will enjoy the sublime sound of the instrument for a lifetime.