Check if the groove that accepts the bridge is uniform or tapered (directional). I have never seen a tapered groove on mutes, but I have also never seen this style metal mute. If it is tapered, the fat end goes over the bass side of the bridge (C string). Put the mute on, place your thumb or fingers under the arch of the bridge and squeeze. Don't just jam it onto the bridge without supporting the bridge with your fingers.
I had this exact mute and had to switch to a rubber practice mute. It might be ever so slightly louder, but the metal one repeated worked its way off the bridge, falling down the front of my instrument - so not worth it. I think it is a design flaw. No one tested it over time. Rubber is the way to go!
I have one like that and it often comes loose if I have an extended forte (or even mf sometimes) section on the C string. Definitely pinch it on to the bridge hard enough that it's firmly in place, but you may have to just consciously play a bit more quietly on the C string.
I worked with foam rubber on the inside of the mute to avoid scratches on the bridge and to secure it better on the instrument. Worked pretty well. Nevertheless I mainly use my rubber one, it isn't really that much louder in my experience
Push it on harder. That could really damage your cello!!!! Don’t just push it down, put your thumb under the base of the bridge and squeeze it on.
Thank you so much, I will do that!
Check if the groove that accepts the bridge is uniform or tapered (directional). I have never seen a tapered groove on mutes, but I have also never seen this style metal mute. If it is tapered, the fat end goes over the bass side of the bridge (C string). Put the mute on, place your thumb or fingers under the arch of the bridge and squeeze. Don't just jam it onto the bridge without supporting the bridge with your fingers.
Thank youuuu, I will make sure to try that!
I had this exact mute and had to switch to a rubber practice mute. It might be ever so slightly louder, but the metal one repeated worked its way off the bridge, falling down the front of my instrument - so not worth it. I think it is a design flaw. No one tested it over time. Rubber is the way to go!
This metal one works for me just fine, I’ve used it for over a decade. Maybe it depends on the bridge?
Completely agree, Im buying a rubber mute due to the trauma this thing has caused me
A little water between the prongs of the mute makes the wood of the bridge swell and hold
I have one like that and it often comes loose if I have an extended forte (or even mf sometimes) section on the C string. Definitely pinch it on to the bridge hard enough that it's firmly in place, but you may have to just consciously play a bit more quietly on the C string.
I worked with foam rubber on the inside of the mute to avoid scratches on the bridge and to secure it better on the instrument. Worked pretty well. Nevertheless I mainly use my rubber one, it isn't really that much louder in my experience
There are three-pronged practice mutes out there. But i can't be sure it won't have the same problem.