[PDF] earplugs for violinists

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  • Should violinists wear earplugs?

    If I want to practice "for real" and get used to my violin's true sound, then yeah, I have to wear earplugs.
    My understanding is the violin is about 20dB louder in the left ear, when compared to the right, and you could be hitting SPLs of around 100dB near the f-holes.

  • How can I protect my hearing when playing the violin?

    Use your earplugs even when practicing or rehearing alone.
    Violins decibel levels fall between 84 and 103.
    The vibrations and decibels coming from the violin right by your ear will be on the higher end.
    Protect your hearing at all times.

  • Are musician earplugs worth it?

    You should get earplugs for musicians, not the cheap foam ones for construction work, because the musician's ones will keep the sound more natural just quieter (whereas the foam ones distort the sound).
    That said, you do not need to spend like $200 on them.

  • Are musician earplugs worth it?

    A study has revealed that wearing earplugs is the only effective way orchestral musicians can protect their ears from hearing damage.

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