The Ergonomic Edge to Playing!
- Shoulder rest for viola
- Performa shoulder rest in Padauk wood
- extra wide support and ergonomic shape
- for body length 15"-16,5" or 15,5"-17"
- adjustable in height and width
- included: shoulder rest, 3 rubber feet (11, 17 and 25 mm), 1 pad
Using
only the highest quality of materials, each Performa features a wider
surface area to distribute the instrument’s weight and player’s pressure
evenly on the shoulder just as when one plays without a shoulder rest.
Its patented design provides comfort never before experienced, resulting
in a miraculous relief from tension and pain.
The Performa
Shoulder Rest is completely customizable. It includes three feet that
are different heights to be adjusted to the desired height. One is 11mm
in length, one is 17mm, and one is 25mm. When when the two shorter feet
are at their lowest settings, Performa becomes the lowest shoulder rest -
as if one is playing without one. The tall 25mm foot is for those who
require an even higher elevation on one or both sides. All three are
available for purchase separately. The soft foam pad that comes on the
shoulder rest is 2mm in thickness.
The remaining challenge to
completing the task lay in the development of perfect feet for the
Performa. The design, material selection, and gripping integrity were
critical requirements. The inventors would seek out a soft rubber
compound that would not damage the varnish, provide a strong grip so as
to stay in place and provide minimal contact so that there be no
muffling of the sound.
The Performa is an exciting choice for any
player, and most especially one who currently does not use a shoulder
rest but would like to. Playing will feel more organic while the head,
neck, arms, and hands find restrictions and discomfort eliminated. The
Performa Shoulder Rest allows viola playing to feel more organic.
Performa allows the head, neck, arms, and hands to function without
restrictions and discomfort when placed properly on the instrument.