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August 5, 2023, 4:43 PM · Do you use ear protection when you play? If so, what kind, and how frequently do you use it?
This topic came up in a recent discussion thread from a member who has started practicing with earplugs, due to hearing loss.
It is a serious topic, and we play an instrument that sits right next to the ear, making a rather piercing sound. Violinists can also experience situations in performance where the surrounding decibels get to damaging levels - whether it is from sitting in proximity to a piccolo or horn or drums in a large orchestra, playing an amplified pops concert or being in a band.