One or Two Hole Mutes
Attach your mute to your violin. The mute should attach to the one or both of the two middle strings, D and A. It should attach between the tailpiece and the bridge, with the prongs facing the bridge. When you do not need to use the mute, leave it between the tailpiece and bridge. If it gets too close to the bridge, it will cause a rough, buzzing sound, so be sure to keep it away from the bridge.
Slide your mute up the string toward the bridge. While the violin is still in playing position under your chin, slide the mute up. Do not touch the strings.
Hook the mute on to the bridge. Lift the mute at the bridge, and press it down gently onto the bridge. Do not apply much force onto the bridge.
Practice Mutes
Line the mute up with the bridge. A practice mute will have the same curve down the bridge has because it will cover the entire bridge. Line the curve up with the curve of the bridge.
Place the mute onto the bridge. Line the space of the mute with the strings.
Push gently down on the mute. To secure the mute, push it down gently. Only a very small amount of force is needed. Do not touch the bridge or the strings.
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