Mutes, Violin, Viola, Cello

This is the most common mute and gives the violin a more veiled quality. Con Sordino is an instruction from a composer to achieve a mysterious sonority. This mute is not really intended to make the violin quieter. For cutting down the...

This is a nicely made ebony cello mute. There are a lot of 'ebony' mutes on the market which are stained hardwood and not as good at all. So, if you can pay the extra for the real thing, it is a good idea to do so!

This mute enables the player to practice at half or less the normal volume! It is not a violin mute in the normal sense. These mutes, like the wooden three pronged type, are designed the more alter the quality of sound. An instruction by...