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          A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.






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          A violin mute fits over the bridge and dampens vibrations making the violin sound quieter. As simple as that.






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          • As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...

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          • I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."

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          • I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."

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          • As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...

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          • I had to resist the temptation to answer "It mutes a violin."

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          As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...

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          As well as making the sound quieter, it changes the timbre significantly. I always preferred the muted sound when practicing...

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