Science in Your Organic Chemistry Classroom

Science in Your Organic Chemistry ClassroomMany people might wonder why organic chemistry tutors have spherical mirrors at their desks. This is because the materials used in organic chemistry are mostly substances that occur in nature. In fact, there are many compounds that only occur in nature, such as proteins, mixtures of two or more substances, and even mineral deposits. Hence, if you want to learn more about compounds, and particularly ones that are not found in nature, you should consider taking an organic chemistry tutor.The materials for your science book and microscope are found in nature. Because of this, it is hard to learn how these substances are formed. But you can learn how they are formed through studying them. The chemical theory in organic chemistry says that all these compounds form or grow, when certain conditions are met.In organic chemistry, chemical reactions that take place during the growth of chemicals are called morphogens. They are responsible for the form ation of molecular shapes and the building blocks for the many chemical reactions that take place in our body, as well as our environment. Many organic chemistry tutorials include explanations on morphogens and how they form compounds. If you are a first timer in learning about morphogens, then it would be wise to find a tutor who is well versed in the field and have a lot of experience with those subjects.Morphogen formation is one of the main concepts in organic chemistry. The name itself suggests that it is responsible for the formation of the molecules that make up our bodies and our environment. The more basic the molecules are, the easier it is for a material to grow to a certain size. Thus, there is a certain amount of complexity involved in the formation of molecules.There are many physics spherical mirrors in organic chemistry tutors' desks. But they are not always the most efficient way to use these. They can only point the way to the chemistry units. If you want to go dee per into it, you should look for a science textbook that has diagrams and illustrations. There are also other materials such as graphs, and pictures that can help you learn more about morphogen formation.You should also learn more about the materials that are used in the processes that take place within the cell. For example, you should learn how to use microscopes to find out which compounds can be found in the cell. This would allow you to learn how to take samples from the cell and prepare them for examination by a spectrograph. By taking spectrographs, you can learn more about the reaction that takes place inside the cell.As you can see, the science material used in organic chemistry is very essential for the topics and explanations of the subjects. With the aid of physics spherical mirrors, you can understand the principles behind the growth of organic molecules and find out why we can't absorb everything that we eat, as well as what happens to these substances when we store th em in the body.

Claude Monet

Claude Monet Claude Monet, the Outdoors Artist ChaptersThe Early Life of Claude MonetSojourn in Paris, Part IMilitary Service and Paris, Part IIClaude Monet, the Father of ImpressionismLater Works and LegacyMany people tend to confuse this French artist with one who has a very similar name: Edouard Manet.That confusion might deepen once you realise that both men wore beards, loved to paint outdoors and even painted each other! They also each painted a self-portrait; you might refer to them to see how similar they were in appearance.Still, there is a chance that, once you learn Monet’s story â€" of renegade defiance, you will easily be able to tell the two apart!Monet had a rather... convinced attitude about himself and his abilities that nobody, neither his wealthy father nor his military commander could seem to break. Conversely, he had many good friends, Manet included, that stuck with him through thick and thin.Monet was a ground-breaker who engineered one of the art world’s most enduring art movements but, unlike other pa inters of the mid-nineteenth century, he gets little notice these days. Maybe he needs a bit more exposure.Maybe exposing his life and deeds will help shed light on just how important he was in the evolution of painted works and how he influenced some of the most famous painters of his time.Superprof is happy to take on that role! FernandoPainting Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaPainting Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidPainting Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPainting Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StefaniaPainting Teacher 5.00 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SakinaPainting Teacher 5.00 (1) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenPainting Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Off2themoonholliePainting Teacher £8/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Early Life of Claude Monet Monet's canvases generally reflected an outdoor theme Image by David Mark from PixabayBorn on November 14, 1840, Oscar-Claude Monet was the family’s second child. Both of his parents were Parisians; so it came to be that his first five years were spent in the City of Light. They then relocated to Normandy, where his father took over the family business.His mother was a cheerful woman, one for whom gaiety was a natural state of being. She had been a singer in Paris so, when her son declared that he wanted to be an artist, he had his mother’s unwavering support.His father was a different story. Dad had envisioned his son taking over the business someday and was sorely disappointed that young Claude wanted to execute brushstrokes for a living. Their differences would become a matter of contention in later years, even putting Monet Jr’s life at risk.Claude Monet chafed at being indoors. He would rather pass his time outside, in nature, sketching everything he saw. He earned a bit o f money by drawing caricatures of his fellow students while enrolled at the School of the Arts at Le Havre.With his extra money, he sought out lessons with local art teacher Jacques-Francois Ochard. The lessons were very traditional for that time; they consisted of drawing the human form from a plaster cast, not a model.Claude’s mother died when he was only 16 years old. Grief-stricken, he moved in with his aunt who was also an artist.Discover the amazing story behind Leonardo da Vinci’s famous work, the Last Supper...Sojourn in Paris, Part IMost likely at the insistence of his aunt, Claude, now a young man, set off for Paris to haunt the Louvre and take in the most famous works of art.While there, he noticed many apprentice artists with their sketchbooks, copying the most famous paintings: works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci and Gauguin. Undaunted, Monet took out his sketch pad and started drawing the scene.At the time, it was quite conventional to paint only indoors. L andscape painting was generally done from memory; seldom did anyone haul their easel and paints out of doors. Monet tried his best to adhere to that principle but he simply couldn’t abide by it.While still in Normandy, he had learned from his friend Eugene Boudin to paint out of doors. That suited his temperament very well; he hated being confined â€" by walls or by convention.Sitting by the windows in the world’s most famous museum of art helped him satisfy that craving for being in nature. It also compelled many of the artists vying for the best light to wonder why he was blocking what light there was to be had.He came to know and eventually become friends with several of those budding artists, Manet among them.  But first, he had a higher calling to fulfil. Monet's themes tended toward the pastoral Image by David Mark from Pixabayfrustration with his art classes.He soon broke his promise to his aunt. He dropped out of formal art lessons to pursue tutelage under Charles Gleyre, a Swiss artist who had taught a number of painters. He happily opened his doors to Monet, introducing him to other painters-in-training, Pierre-Auguste Renoir among them.On breaks between sessions and outside of class, these fervent young painters would discuss works by famous artists and what they would do differently in reproducing those amazing works of art.How well do you know art history? Discover the most famous artists and the world’s most expensive paintings...Claude Monet, the Father of ImpressionismFed up with the criticism, rejection and narrow selection criteria for having one’s work shown at the official Paris showcase of up-and-coming artistic talent â€" the Salon, Monet, along with his comrades-in-brushes founded their own art appreciation socie ty.The Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors and Engravers came into existence in 1873, intending to thumb their nose at art snobbery by putting on their own members’ work on display; often they were artists rejected by the officially sanctioned Salon.Besides Monet, artists included were:Auguste RenoirEugene BoudinCamille PissarroEdgar DegasJames WhistlerPaul CezanneLater artists included Paul Gauguin, Cals, Lepine and Rouart but, no matter who showed their work or how long the show lasted the press and public were less than kind. Undaunted, these mavericks of the canvas continued to expound on new ideas for producing avant-garde works.Wouldn’t it seem like Vincent van Gogh would fit into their group?Among the ideas bandied about was painting outside. After all, it was a bit difficult to produce landscape art without actually being outside to witness it. Besides, the light was better outside...Claude Monet, having always preferred the great outdoors, spearheaded that movement by showing an oil on canvas painting titled Impression, Sunrise. It was universally panned.In fact, the journalist who wrote it up coined the phrase ‘impressionist’, meaning it as a term of derision for those who would embrace that art movement.  The impressionists embraced the term, calling themselves ‘French Impressionist’ as a badge of honour.Henri Matisse, a later-generation French painter, disdained the impressionist label... Monet's gardens were lush, offering much to fuel his depictions of nature Image by Juliane Lutz from PixabayLater Works and LegacyHaving declared himself an impressionist painter â€" one who worked outdoors, no less, Monet set about substantiating his claim that natural light is ever-changing and essential to creating works of art.He finished a painting reproduction of his friend Manet’s work titled Le Dejeuner sur L’Herbe, albeit on a larger scale and with different people.He travelled around quite a bit at this time to avoid the ravages of war. He sojourned in London for a time and then headed to the Netherlands, where he was thought to be a revolutionary spy. Only after the war ended did he return to France. It was during that time, from late 1871 to 1878 that he was the most productive.While Monet is best known for painting impressionistic nature scenes, he was also known to work in a studio, painting models.One such woman, Camille, became his wife in June of 1870. By that ti me, they had already had a child together and experienced abject poverty, getting thrown out of lodgings in the city and country alike.Monet often painted his wife and sometimes his child but no tableau is more poignant than his beloved after death. There is some dispute over her cause of death but none over Monet being rent with grief. For a time after her passing, his paintings took on a sombre hue.Later in life, Monet found both love and success as an artist, so much so that he was able to buy a property and have the gardens landscaped to his exact specifications. It was there that he painted his famous Lilies.Monet had gotten into the habit of painting the same scene several times to illustrate the difference that light makes. To that end, he painted a series titled Water Lilies which, along with van Gogh’s Starry Night, are the most renown among impressionist paintings.Perhaps the worst condition to plague an artist would be the loss of vision; that is exactly what befell Mon et. He developed cataracts, which caused the works he painted during that time to have a reddish hue â€" he was able to see that colour better than any other.After a successful operation to remove them, he continued painting until his death in 1926. His lovely home with the lush gardens and lily pond were donated by his son to the French Academy of Fine Arts.  It is a huge attraction for art lovers from all over the world.Now learn how Spanish painter Pablo Picasso went from being a post-impressionist to Cubism, ultimately leading the modern art movement.

The Road to Becoming a Better Singer

The Road to Becoming a Better Singer Suzy S. Learning how to sing well takes time, practice, and patience. While it may come naturally to some singers, most will need to put in some solid work to improve their skills. Read on as Saint Paul, MN teacher Justin S. offers his advice How long does it take to become a better singer? she asks, desperation grasping at her already fatigued vocal cords. I know that this is my chance to be a beacon of hope, a voice savior, if only I can find the right words to inspire her As long as it takes to become a perfect singer, I reply. Does that answer the question? Am I just giving more mystery to an already vague subject? Surely, there must be a solid answer passed down from the great singing teachers of the Old World; those Italian giants of the 18th and 19th centuries who carved the study of voice as we know it today! Great. It turns out that, of course, the answer is that there is no answer. How long does it take to learn how to sing well and become a better singer? As long as it takes. This is a scenario that I find myself treating very often, as a large portion of my studio is made up of beginners and a large portion of those beginners are middle-aged who are taking this adventure for the first time. Understandably, as a beginner, there is a certain expectation that we will be able to rapidly develop into what we hear on the radio, on the oldest and best recordings, and in the concert halls simply because we made the correct first step finding a teacher. Surely that teacher will have no problem directing a crystal clear path to success right? In reality the road is much less clear than we would like and that reality seems hard to live in sometimes by beginners and professionals alike. When you think of becoming a better singer, are you thinking of yourself paired against someone else? (Most likely Beyoncé, lets just stay honest here.) Or are you thinking in terms of self-betterment? The proper question then to ask is How do I become a better singer? The answer to this question is never measure in length of time, but always in amount of effort. Balance, flexibility, freedom, consistency, sustainability, dynamics, fluidity, musicianship, coordination, tone all of these things and more measure our capacity as a singer, as a musician, and as an artist. To physically achieve these goals takes time, but not just because thats how it is. The voice is an instrument made up of many complex muscles, tissues, and systems that need to be trained both individually and as a unit. Many of these muscles are involuntary, or reactionary, and we need to train ourselves to influence those muscles properly to produce the most efficient sound. Taken from that perspective, its no wonder that it takes quite a while to achieve the goals we want! Hopefully, the more the voice evolves and develops, the more our goals evolve and develop it is perfectly acceptable to be a greedy singer; you should want more every sound that you make. So are you doing your part? Do you practice? Remember that a teacher assigns exercises to do, not warm-ups that means they have a long-term goal, and need to be both repeated and improved upon each day. Treating vocal exercises as warm-ups is the equivalent of expecting to get stronger by only lifting 10lb weights week after week for five years youll get really good at 10lb weights but itll never get you where you want to be! How long does it take to become a better singer? she asks, desperation grasping at her already fatigued vocal cords. Im not sure, I respond, Ill let you know I get there. Its a long road, but were in it together; just remember to put one foot in front of the other, then again, and again, and again Happy singing, happy practicing, and happy betterment everyone! Justin S. teaches music performance, music theory, singing, and songwriting,  in Saint Paul, MN. He received his Bachelor of Music from  University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, as well as his  Master of Music from  University of Minnesota.  Justin has been teaching students for over five years. Learn more about Justin S. here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by   J

How to Identify Stressors at Work and Learn How to Manage Them - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Identify Stressors at Work and Learn How to Manage Them - Introvert Whisperer How to Identify Stressors at Work and Learn How to Manage Them Stress has increasingly become a part of work life of employees irrespective of their hierarchical position in a company. Whilst limited amount of stress can act as a motivator and create challenges to complete work within a specified time frame but excessive workplace stress can have devastating ramifications. Did you know that about 47% of the workforce in the UK has the feeling that they are being overworked? High workloads often make employees stressed to a point where they end up staying at the office after work hours. It is sometimes important to complete a certain time-sensitive task on the day it was assigned but if an employee stays after hours regularly, it is not healthy. Either it should be inspected if he is utilizing work hours wisely and efficiently or quantify his workload. Spending more time at work affects the personal and family relationships. Besides the responsibilities at work, almost all employees also have various duties that they need to perform before and after work for their family. Whilst work is an important part of life, it is very important to understand that it is a must to have a good balance between your life and work. It is important to have a supportive positive environment at the office which does not encourage bullying, harassment, or blame culture. A mistake can be made by anyone whilst it is important to find the roots of the mistake and fixing the cause instead of blaming someone for it based on predetermined notions. A bad work culture does not allow employees to be expressive and find smarter and creative solutions. Although it is normal for humans to feel stressed and in a controlled environment can help employees focus but the excess of it can be detrimental to the performance of an employee.Check out tips to stay stress-free at work by identifying stressors that trigger stress at work and learning how to manage it.

Study for the ACT and Open Doors to Many Good Colleges

Study for the ACT and Open Doors to Many Good Colleges 0SHARESShare Have you always dreamt of studying in a good college? But you are wondering ‘How to study for the ACT’. The apprehension of ACT study is obvious because you can’t imagine doing something with your career that you have not done already. Tutor pace is a specialist in providing online tutoring and  ACT study tips. Our tutors have themselves attempted the ACT and SAT exam several times and they have outperformed their own record score. By doing this, they could achieve success for many students. Online tutoring guarantees success because it is available  anytime anywhere and the service levels are just excellent.  It is better than sitting in the real classroom because the level of focus that you can put to use is really good. With Tutor pace ACT online training your dream to study in a good college will no longer remain a dream, because we believe this can be a reality. All you have to do is enroll for our ACT tutoring session and we will take it from there. If you have any specific queries about online tutoring, then please feel free to visit us on  www.tutorpace.com  and chat with one of our live tutors now. [starbox id=admin]

Teaching Private Latin Tutorials

Teaching Private Latin Tutorials How Can You Teach Private Latin Tutorials? ChaptersGetting Started as a Latin Private Tutor through StudyBecoming a Latin Tutor via the InternetTeaching Yourself Latin and Becoming a Private TutorGetting Lessons to Become a Private Latin TutorWhere You Can Become a Private Latin Tutor“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson MandelaAcademic support is becoming increasingly popular, especially for languages. Latin is one language that’s particularly famous for just how difficult it can be to learn. That said, there are still many students opting to study Latin at GCSE and A Level.Latin, either directly or indirectly, is responsible for over half of the English vocabulary. A quarter of our vocabulary comes directly from Latin and another quarter is from Old French, which itself evolved from Latin.Latin has been used by almost everyone from the Roman Empire and the Catholic Church to scientists in the 15th century and diplomats in the 17th century. It's a fascinating language a nd a gateway to many other subjects including history, languages, and the sciences.However, unlike maths, physics, chemistry, history, or geography, there are very specific career paths for those who study Latin and it can be a little even trickier working out how to start teaching people Latin.If teaching Latin in schools isn't for you, you could always teach it as a private tutor.So how can you become a private Latin tutor?In this article, we’ll explain how you can get started with private tutoring. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 ( 9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsGetting Started as a Latin Private Tutor through StudyIf you’re going to provide Latin academic support, you’re going to need to be a well of knowledge when it comes to the language. Whether you're providing online tutoring services, home tutoring, or one-on-one tutoring, you need to be reliable, knowledgeable, and have a great understanding of how the language works.In short, you’ll need a good foundation in the language. If you’re going to get this foundation, you’ll need to study the language. In other words, you’ll need to go to uni! If you want to be the best, you're going to have to study. (Source: StockSnap)You can study the language and even do some teacher training if you want. The latter will be really useful when you’re planning and teaching your private tutorials.  In short, there are a few steps you’ll need to take. These steps can take around 6 years of your life.Study Latin at A LevelStudy an undergraduate degree in Latin (often with another subject)Study a master’s degree in Latin orStudy a PGCEGetting a teaching qualification isn’t essential for teaching private tutorials, but there are a lot of teaching skills that could help you stand out from the other teachers on the market. Let’s not forget that whether you’re teaching face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, or group tutorials, it’s a market. Whether you’re teaching secondary school students, university students, or hobbyists, you might benefit from a teaching qualification or Qualified Teacher Status.Find out how much Latin te achers earn.Becoming a Latin Tutor via the InternetIf you want to become a tutor full-time or alongside another job, it’d be a good idea to head online. There are plenty of sites to help you study languages or even plan private tutorials. In the digital age, not all study takes place face-to-face. (Source: tookapic)You’ll have to have a good understanding of the language if you want to teach it. In any case, you need to be comfortable with starting from scratch.  If you’re determined to teach, you could learn the basics of the language from other private tutors on Superprof, for example.You can use our platform to look for Latin tutors from all over the world!  There are plenty of Latin tutors in the UK offering tutorials for all budgets. With enough work, you may even surpass them. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Dis cover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTeaching Yourself Latin and Becoming a Private TutorThis is a more complicated and long process but also the most rewarding. After all, you can say that you did it all yourself. With so many online resources, anyone can teach themselves Latin. (Source: josechubass)With books, dictionaries, and a lot of motivation, you’ll be able to teach yourself the language skills to start providing academic support. Don’t forget that you’ll also need to teach yourself how to become a quality teacher and not just a master Latin language.After all, what's the point in all that Latin knowledge if you have no idea how to transfer it?As a teacher, you need to be able to pass on your knowledge of your subject to those who don’t have a strong foundation in it. Think carefully about teaching yourself and don’t hesitate to get classes if it turns out you need them. When you’re teaching yourself, you also need to know when to ask for help!There are plenty of books and resources to help you master the languages.Find out more about becoming a Latin teacher.Getting Lessons to Become a Private Latin TutorEach student (and even aspiring tutors) may need help from time to tim e. You might want to get help with Latin given how difficult the language can be. You don’t want to be struggling to help your students with their homework.  With the disadvantages of teaching yourself, you may want to attend night classes or even go to (or back to) university.Night classes are a good balance if you think that university is too academic, for example.Where You Can Become a Private Latin TutorYou can learn how to teach Latin, but you also need to put in a lot of work. As a Latin tutor, you’ve decided to not teach in schools or universities, but rather teach individuals or small groups outside of institutions.What better way to teach Latin than to students who’ve chosen to learn it?However, you need to learn how to manage your classes and students! It doesn't matter how good your Latin is if you don't have anyone to teach. (Source: EliFrancis)Signing Up to PlatformsThis is a good way to start teaching languages as a private tutor. These platforms are essential for tutors starting their new careers, but you need to be aware that there’s a lot of competition, even for Latin.Your training and qualifications can set you apart from the competition. If this is the case, you shouldn’t have too many problems finding students. You need to set your rates so that they reflect your knowledge and teaching skills.You can set up a profile on Superprof and start looking for students and being found by those wanting to learn Latin.  Of course, you can also sign up to other platforms to cast a wider net.  Latin isn't a dead language since a good private tutor can breathe new life into it.Discover the routes into Latin teaching.By Word of MouthYou can also start finding students yourself. It might take a while to start getting regular Latin s tudents.  However, in addition to the platforms that we were just talking about, you can also look to your network of friends, family, and colleagues. When it comes to finding students for your Latin tutorials, you can use:FriendsFamilySocial networksClassifiedsSchoolsThis is a good way to get a start with people who already know and trust you. That said, you still need to ensure that your tutorials are impeccable.  As a Latin tutor, you’ll be seen in higher regard than most other language tutor and as a result, students will expect more from you than they probably would in modern foreign language tutorials.Good luck! While it’s difficult getting started, it’s worth it in the end!Whether you're interested in teaching calculus, study skills, test prep, trigonometry, or Latin, you can sign up as a private tutor or an online tutor on Superprof and start finding tutor jobs.  If you speak multiple languages, you could also become an English tutor, French tutor, Spanish tutor, or wr iting tutor and provide private speaking, reading, and writing tutorials to students in your area or all over the world thanks to the internet.If you want to learn Latin or some teaching skills, you can always get help from the tutors on Superprof! There are three main types of tutorial available and the perfect one for some mightn't be ideal for others.Face-to-face tutorials are your typical private tutorial with a private tutor sitting opposite their student. These are usually the most costly option because your tutor will spend a lot of time preparing your bespoke lessons but they're also very cost-effective since every minute in class is spent teaching you.Thanks to the internet, you can also get online tutorials. This is when the tutor teaches their student using video conferencing software and a webcam. These tend to be cheaper than face-to-face tutorials since the tutor doesn't have to travel.Finally, group tutorials tend to be cheaper per student per hour since the cost of t he tutor's time and expertise is shared amongst all the students in the lesson. However, you won't get as much one-on-one time as you would with face-to-face tutorials.

How to Use a Chinrest and Shoulder Rest

How to Use a Chinrest and Shoulder Rest Two Tools for Avoiding Aches when Playing Violin ChaptersWhy Use a Chinrest or a Shoulder Rest?Choosing a Violin ChinrestChoosing Your Violin Shoulder RestAdjusting Chinrests and Shoulder Rests“A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?” - Albert EinsteinThe violin is one of the smallest stringed instruments. This means that you need to adopt a position that isn’t very natural in order to play it and since playing it is quite an intense activity, especially if you’re playing in an orchestra, you’re likely to end up with aches and pains.To avoid these pains and enjoy playing the instrument, we recommend two really useful accessories: the chinrest and the shoulder rest.There are tonnes of schools around the UK offering violin lessons to children and adults alike, not to mention all the private tutors there are.Nowadays, learning the violin is for everyone. While this string instrument was once reserved for the upper classes (because you needed a dedicated luthier to make you one), thanks to modern manufacturing techniques that have rendered making parts like the fingerboard, tailpiece, and scroll easier, there are violins available for every budget.In fact, the same is true for the violin family of instruments and other string instruments such as the viola, cello, mandolin, double bass, and guitar.In this article, we’re going to focus on the two accessories we mentioned earlier: the chinrest and the shoulder rest. TomViolin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StacyViolin Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtieViolin Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BenedictViolin Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaisiiaViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AmyViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuísViolin Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoViolin Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhy Use a Chinrest or a Shoulder Rest?A violin rests on the musician’s collarbone.  While the wood used in making violins is often of a high quality, the constant rubbing against your bones and the vibrations from the instrument can leave you uncomfortable or sore.Like a violin, we all sometimes need a good rest. (Source: cuncon)After all, wood is generally quite a hard material and it can make your playing less enjoyable. This is why some violinists opt for a shoulder rest to place between their collarbone and their instrument.A good shoulder rest will sit on the musician’s collarbone and still mean that the instrument can be easily bowed.A shoulder rest is a curved and rigid quilted bar which spans the back of the violin and rests against the violinist’s collarbone.You should know that a shoulder rest can make playing your violin more difficult as it makes accessing the strings more difficult and playing in pitch even harder.Violins without should er rests have a deeper, richer, and more natural tone and better playability.Some beginners will be faced with a difficult choice: deal with the pain for a better sound or alleviate the aches to the detriment of their playing.When you attach a shoulder rest to a violin, you add extra tension which makes it harder to vibrate and reach the strings.What’s a chinrest?The chinrest sits at the bottom of the instrument.Its job is also to alleviate the aches and pains inherent in playing the violin. However, it also protects the wood from sweat and rubbing.That said, it’s pretty much part of the violin and has been since the 19th century. However, for the 300 years previous to that, most violinists avoided using one at all cost.Choosing a Violin ChinrestThe chinrest has become such a common accessory for a violin that almost every violin nowadays is now sold with one.You should avoid plastic when you can. (Source: Hans)It’s there to make playing a violin more comfortable by alleviatin g the pain from rubbing against the wood of the violin’s body.It also protects the instrument itself from dirt, sweat, and constant rubbing.  It’s therefore imperative that the accessory is perfectly fitted and angled to fit your chin into comfortably.How should you choose a violin chinrest?Whether you play jazz violin, chamber music, or classical music, you’ll use a chinrest.In fact, you need to choose one that is the same size as your chin.Chinrests are generally made from plastic, ebony, or rosewood.The material you choose will affect how your violin plays. If you don’t feel comfortable with plastic, you’ll not feel as comfortable playing your violin.The choice of material is almost as important as choosing the instrument itself.How can you achieve a good vibrato or pizzicato if you don’t like the feel of the violin against your chin?You also need to consider how your chinrest attaches to your violin.Here are some of the criteria to consider when choosing a chinrest:T he shape: side or centre mountThe material: synthetic materials and plasticsThe finish for wooden chinrests: ebony, rosewood, or boxwoodHow it attaches to your violinYou’ll find tonnes of online retailers and brick-and-mortar music stores selling violin chinrests. You can also visit a violin shop to pick up stuff for your fiddle.They can range from £10 to £150 according to the model you opt for. Generally-speaking, the higher the price, the better the model. However, if you're just playing for fun, it's probably not worth spending a fortune on them.Choosing Your Violin Shoulder RestWhen buying a violin you also need to think carefully about the extras and accessories.You don't want the wood on your violin do split. (Source: PublicDomainPictures)In addition to a metronome, tuner, rosin, the bow, and replacement strings, you might also consider getting a shoulder rest if you find your violin too uncomfortable to play without one.In order to alleviate pressure on your collarbone, a shoulder rest is the answer.  Keep in mind that if the shoulder strap is too tightly attached to your violin, it will negatively affect its sound.You need a shoulder rest that’s comfortable and sits comfortably on your collarbone as well as not hurting the sound of your violin too much.We recommend trying your instrument with and without a shoulder rest in a music shop so that you can judge for yourself whether or not it’s worth it.There are tonnes of different brands, materials, and colours. There are metal ones, wooden ones, and carbon ones and you get them from Kun, Wolf, Wittner, Playonair, etc.You have to consider the size of your violin, too.This is arguably the most important criteria to consider as you don’t want to put a shoulder rest for a 1/4 violin on a 1/2 violin or a 4/4 violin.  You need to choose a shoulder rest that fits your instrument.In terms of price, they can range from £10 to over £100 for top-of-the-range shoulder rests.  Keep in mind that there are also compact and foldable shoulder rests that’ll fit in your violin case.Perhaps you could ask your violin teacher to guide your choice for the right chin rest...Adjusting Chinrests and Shoulder RestsIt’s important that you get the right chinrests and shoulder rests. However, a lot of violinists overlook them.Make sure you have some screwdrivers in order to adjust your violin. (Source: blickpixel)What’s the point in playing really well if you always come away in agony?Here’s some advice for adjusting your violin accessories.Firstly, set the height of your shoulder rest. This needs to ensure that the violin comes up to your lower jaw.Put simply, the violin needs to sit comfortably in place. If it doesn’t, either your chinrest or shoulder rest need to be adjusted.Your shoulder rest needs to also be adjusted to fit the violin itself. It needs to be adjustable and fit where you want to put it on your violin.Finally, you need to adjust the angle.When you put your chin on the ch inrest, your violin needs to be able to sit horizontally and stay in place. The shoulder rest can be used to adjust how the instrument sits and ensure that it’s almost perpendicular to your head.Do you practise in a flat or have neighbours who aren’t that keen on your music?You should consider investing in either a practise mute or an electronic violin and get lessons from some of the great tutors on Superprof!If you're not sold on the idea, you should keep in mind that many of the tutors offer the first hour of tuition for free. This is a good opportunity to work out what they can do for you, how they teach, how much they charge, and when they can schedule tutorials for you. Try a few different tutors before making your decision!Don't forget that if you need replacement d'addario violin strings, tuners, horsehair for your violin bow, violin bows, violin cases, violin parts like tuning pegs, or any other accessories for your acoustic or electric violin, there are plenty of onlin e retailers and physical music stores for your musical instrument. These places will also probably sell cello strings and viola strings for the other members of your string quartet!Soon you’ll be able to tune your violin by ear, a master of music theory, and a violin virtuoso!If you are a right-handed musician, of course, you can learn to play the typical way, but if you are a left-handed musician playing the violin will be different. You can learn more about that in our other blogs about the violin.