Strappy Music

About

Here at Strappy Music we are determined to find a new way of playing violin and viola that is more ergonomic. We are continually adjusting and evolving our designs, in search of straps that look good, and support freedom of movement of the neck and shoulders.

Our straps are designed to support the instrument's weight so that you can focus more on playing. Not only do you save on muscular effort in holding the instrument up, you are more able to activate larger muscles for playing. With new-found freedom and peace of mind that the instrument is held in place, new technical and musical paths may open up.

Strappy Model A

This strap holds the violin in standard violin position by clipping to the front belt loop of your pants. This decreases the reliance on your chin to hold the violin in place, intended to allow for more freedom of movement in the neck. A shoulder rest is recommended for an optimal playing position.

The strap arcs around your back from your hip up to the violin, where it is clipped on to our custom clamp, that uses the same attachment method as a standard chin rest.

The length of the strap can be adjusted on the fly similar to the straps of a backpack, which controls the exact height of the violin on the shoulder. This strap also features a safety cord that passes around the front of the body, to prevent the violin from falling backwards.

We are currently offering these for the special launch price of $50 including shipping to Australia!

Strappy Model B

This strap holds the violin in a more central and lower position, intended to free up both neck and shoulders. Our Strappy B is designed to be quick and easy to put on and off, while also supporting a relaxed playing position.

The strap attaches to our custom clamp, arcs around the neck and clips onto a small leather loop at the scroll, similar to a guitar or mandolin strap.

We are currently offering these for the special launch price of $50 including shipping to Australia!

FAQ

How do the straps attach to my violin?

Both straps attach to a custom clamp which comes free of charge with any strap purchase. The clamp uses the same attachment method as a standard chin rest, providing a low-profile and safe connection point for the strap to attach to. You can use a small allen key or chin-rest tool to take off your old chin-rest and attach the new one. As with any chin rest replacement, careful installation of the clamp is required. Be sure to tighten it securely as it is now the main attachment point holding the violin up. If you are unsure, ask your teacher or a qualified luthier.

Why use a strap with a violin? It's not very heavy.

Although the violin is not particularly heavy, it requires an assymetrical posture to play, which in many can lead to neck, shoulder and arm tensions. The strap assists you to find a more ergonomic playing position.

Our straps build on knowledge of straps made for mandolin, guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone and many other instruments that support a more ergonomic position to reduce strain.

Will it fit me?

The straps are made to be one size fits all. For smaller humans, you may wish to cut off excess strapping. If it's too small for you, we'll send you a new one for free.

What if I don't wear pants with belt loops?

Strappy Model B might be the strap for you, as this model doesn't require belt loops!

Will it stop all my pain?

We hope that our straps will allow players to move more freely and ergonomically, but reducing pain is also about changing old habits that cause tension. The strap may assist you in finding a more ergonomic playing position, and thus you can start to undo past poor postural habits and eventually play more freely.

There are other violin straps on the market, how do Strappy straps differ?

While almost all violin straps on the market attach to the neck or around the shoulder, Strappy Model A uses a hip-attachment point, which re-distributes the weight of the violin to the hips and is intended to allow for greater mobility of neck and shoulders.

Strappy Model B differs from other violin straps in that it supports an innovative playing position, allowing the arms to be in a lower and more natural position, as well as freeing up the shoulders from having to support the instrument. While the strap sits on the neck, the instrument held at this angle feels light, and thus the neck is still able to be mobile.

Can you ship internationally?

At the moment we are only shipping to Australia, but if you live elsewhere and want to buy a strap please get in touch!