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Violin Mutes — Tourte, Practice, Orchestral
A violin mute is an essential accessory for quiet home practice and performing “con sordino” passages in orchestra. It attaches to the bridge and reduces volume by 20-90% depending on type. The SoundsGood catalog features mutes for all violin sizes (4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4): Tourte, practice, orchestral, and hotel mutes from leading manufacturers.
All Sizes — 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Various Types — Tourte, practice, orchestral
Top Brands — Bech, Artino, GEWA
Free Shipping — orders over ₴4,000
🔧 Types of Violin Mutes
🔗 Tourte (Classic)
Most popular orchestral mute.
- Dampening: 20-30%
- Design: rubber + wire
- Weight: 3-5 g
- Purpose: orchestra, con sordino
- Price: 30-80 UAH
🔊 Practice Mute
For quiet home practice.
- Dampening: 70-80%
- Design: heavy rubber or metal
- Weight: 30-60 g
- Purpose: home practice
- Price: 80-300 UAH
🏡 Hotel/Ultra Mute
Maximum dampening for travel.
- Dampening: 80-90%
- Design: heavy metal
- Weight: 50-80 g
- Purpose: hotels, night practice
- Price: 200-500 UAH
🌳 Wooden (Orchestral)
Premium orchestral mute.
- Dampening: 25-40%
- Design: ebony, boxwood
- Weight: 10-20 g
- Purpose: concerts, soloists
- Price: 150-400 UAH
Type Comparison
| Type | Dampening | Weight | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourte | 20-30% | 3-5 g | Orchestra | 30-80 UAH |
| Wooden | 25-40% | 10-20 g | Concerts | 150-400 UAH |
| Practice | 70-80% | 30-60 g | Home practice | 80-300 UAH |
| Hotel | 80-90% | 50-80 g | Travel | 200-500 UAH |
💡 Recommendation: If you play in orchestra AND practice at home — you need BOTH mutes: Tourte for con sordino and practice mute for quiet practice!
📏 Violin Mute Sizes
| Violin Size | Age | Mute |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 11-12+ years | Standard 4/4 |
| 3/4 | 9-11 years | 3/4 or universal |
| 1/2 | 7-9 years | 1/2 or universal |
| 1/4 | 5-7 years | 1/4 |
| 1/8 | 4-5 years | 1/8 or 1/4 |
💡 Important: A 4/4 mute will wobble on a small violin! Choose the correct size for children.
🌳 Mute Materials
⚫ Rubber
- Type: Tourte, practice
- Pros: safe for bridge
- Price: 30-200 UAH
🪛 Metal
- Type: practice, hotel
- Pros: maximum dampening
- Price: 200-500 UAH
🌳 Ebony
- Type: orchestral
- Pros: warm tone
- Price: 200-400 UAH
🌳 Boxwood
- Type: orchestral
- Pros: traditional look
- Price: 150-350 UAH
🏆 Violin Mute Brands
Bech (Denmark)
Magnetic mutes.
- Quick change
- 300-600 UAH
Artino (Taiwan)
Practice mutes.
- Good dampening
- 80-200 UAH
GEWA (Germany)
Wide selection.
- Tourte, wooden
- 50-400 UAH
Ultra (USA)
Maximum dampening.
- -90% volume
- 300-500 UAH
🎯 How to Choose a Violin Mute?
| Need | Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra (con sordino) | Tourte | Rubber on wire |
| Chamber music | Wooden | Ebony or boxwood |
| Home practice | Practice | Artino |
| Hotel, night practice | Hotel | Ultra |
Violinist's Mute Set
🎯 Basic Set
- Tourte (30-80 UAH)
- Artino Practice (80-150 UAH)
- Total: ~150-250 UAH
🏆 Professional Set
- GEWA Ebony (200-350 UAH)
- Ultra Mute (300-500 UAH)
- Total: ~500-850 UAH
💡 Tip: Always keep your Tourte on the strings behind the bridge — for quick changes during performance. Remove practice mute after sessions!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best mute for violin?
Tourte for orchestra, practice mute for home. We recommend having both!
Where to store a Tourte mute?
On the strings behind the bridge — for quick changes during performance.
Which mute is quietest?
Metal Ultra Practice Mute — dampens by 80-90%.
How much does a violin mute cost?
Tourte: 30-80 UAH. Practice: 80-300 UAH. Wooden: 150-400 UAH.
🎯 Why Choose SoundsGood?
🛠 Large Selection
Mutes for all violin sizes.
📦 Fast Shipping
Free for orders over ₴4,000.
💰 Great Prices
From 30 UAH per mute.
📞 Contact Us
🌏 Showroom: 15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116, Ukraine
📞 Phone:
- Kyiv: +380 (73) 060-01-01
- Lviv: +380 (97) 667-14-43
📧 Email: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua
🕑 Hours: Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00