Violin players must always keep the neighbors them in mind when practicing at home. It makes some of us nervous about being too loud, leading to cut practice times and trying to play as quiet as possible, which prevents us from hearing the full range of sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is a violin too loud for an apartment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Violins produce upward of 90dB when playing, loud enough to disturb apartment neighbors, even to use earplugs when practicing. However, it’s possible to play in your apartment by carefully choosing your practice hours, soundproofing your playing room, and using a practice mute as much as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s more you can do than just asking the landlord’s permission to play, however. One strategy is to examine your building’s rules and negotiate some practice time with your neighbors – something they’ll likely appreciate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n