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Hi Everybody!
I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I've recently been asked to jam with a few friends and have a laundry list of songs to figure out. I'm usually better at figuring things out on piano first, then transposing that to violin. Well, while doing so, I can't figure out a good place to put my violin while constantly switching. I've actually knocked over (and out of tune) my violin a few times setting down next to my piano.
What kind of violin stand would everyone recommend?
I can't use a wall mount due to our apartment restrictions, but I was actually looking at this one at the Fiddler Shop:
http://fiddlershop.com/accesso.....stand.html
It reminds me of my trumpet stand which was a savior while our conductor "helped" the woodwinds straighten out their issues! 
(just don't tell my wife I said that! 
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I'm hoping that I can find a stand that will fit on top of my electric piano, but didn't see to many reviews of these stands. What do you guys think?
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I think that stand would work out fine for you. I do have a suggestion, You can use the string swing, instead of using screws into the wall Use the 3M hook thing but just don't use the hook part and use the sticky thing. I use them all the time and find them to hold very strong and when you want to move it just pull the tab and it comes off with no sign of it ever being there.
I'm thinking this stand may work best, it has a small roung base that will fit nicely on top of your piano.
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I don't know if this will work for you, but I've got this stand and like it a lot:
It's very sturdy, has a hanger for the bow and folds up.It's got a latch to keep the instrument secure, but you can leave that up if you're going to be picking the violin up and putting it down frequently.
The one that you referenced in fiddlershop.com looks a lot like it, so that would probably be a good choice, too.
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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my local store has a short wooden box that is felt lined as a stand. works great.
http://www.jimlaabsmusic.com/i.....tand_2.jpg
I use an ingle my violin lives in the stand on my desk all the time except sundays, lesson day.
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Kevin M. said
I think that stand would work out fine for you. I do have a suggestion, You can use the string swing, instead of using screws into the wall Use the 3M hook thing but just don't use the hook part and use the sticky thing. I use them all the time and find them to hold very strong and when you want to move it just pull the tab and it comes off with no sign of it ever being there.
I thought about that first, but for some odd reason, they don't work on our walls. The cheap, water-downed paint on our walls they use is horrible! We tried using the 3m strips for Christmas decorations, but within 2 days, they fell down. 
Fiddlestix: That one kinda worries me due to my chin rest placement and Slipper Shoulder Rest.
I guess that's my biggest hurdle! LOL Will those stands fit my violin with a good shoulder rest?
Kindascratchy: Wow, that looks like my bass guitar stands! 
I might have to take Barry's advice and make my own! LOL
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Barry may have the best idea. The problem with most of the other types is you have to take off the shoulder rest and if you want to put it down for a few minutes it is such a pain in the butt.
Are there any stand's that will accept an attached shoulder rest ?
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I think that's the biggest question! Besides, what do concert musicians who use shoulder rests do during a performance?? There has to be something!
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I leave the shoulder rest on when I put it on my stand. The only time that I take my shoulder rest off is when I put my fiddle in the case.
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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I can leave the rest on when I hang it on my stand
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@ fiddlestix....that is a cool stand. I think the pink violin could use on of these in the bedroom since she gets less play.
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I think that's the biggest question! Besides, what do concert musicians who use shoulder rests do during a performance?? There has to be something!
If I'm not mistaken, Orchestral musician's ( while performing ) don't set their instrument's down while performing, they rest them on their knee...... I think. They also have music stand's in front of them, they could attach a hanger if need be.
This particular stand look's pretty wide open in the back, I don't think the shoulder rest would get in the way.,,,,, I dunno, maybe ? Who's to say the violin couldn't be placed in it backward's, so the rest is facing you. When you grabbed the instrument your finger's would already be on the string's.
It has a small base and would set on top of a piano, plus it could double as a candelabra w/ a few candel's attached.
Just some thought's.
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Glasser makes one like Diane's above suggestion. I haven't tested "Ingella's" but we have the Glasser in stock and I've used it plenty. It's a great and very secure violin stand.
The Belmonte scares me a little. You would have to work hard to knock the Glasser over.
fiddlershop.com/foldable-violin-stand-with-bow-holder.html
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Fiddlerman said
Glasser makes one like Diane's above suggestion. I haven't tested "Ingella's" but we have the Glasser in stock and I've used it plenty. It's a great and very secure violin stand.
The Belmonte scares me a little. You would have to work hard to knock the Glasser over.
fiddlershop.com/foldable-violin-stand-with-bow-holder.html
Yeah, the Belmonte scares me a little to. I mean, it looks cool and all, but it doesn't look sturdy. Also, by the looks of it, I don't think it would work with my shoulder rest mounted on my violin due to its clamp configuration.
The Glasser reminds me of my bass guitar stands. .......just in miniature! LOL I know those are designed well enough to support my 5 string, neck-through basses without any problems. Just curious, would anybody happen to know the width/length of the bass on the Glasser?
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10.24" X almost 8"
It's super sturdy plus it has that holder for the neck if you want to be extra safe.
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Wow, Pierre, you must have a 6th sense or something! LOL I just saw your new video review of the Glasser Stand and you answered my next question before I could even ask it! 
I was getting ready to jump on the forum here and ask: "Okay, now what to do with my bow?"
By those measurements and from what I saw in the video, I think it will work perfectly on top of my piano! ......and even the table next to it! Actually, I even think it looks more solid then some of my guitar stands! LOL
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I feel like it is completely secure and I've been using one now for about a month. I am not even slightly nervous about tipping or knocking it over.
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Nice. But what I could really use is a portable music stand. Our orchestra is growing in size and as it does our practice space gets tighter and more cluttered and music stands are in short supply. Last week I got perrmission from one of our members to use her stand. What I need is a nice light weight portable folding music stand that I can carry into the rehearsals, set up and use, then fold up and carry when I leave.
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