Cecilia Sordino Violin Mute

Cecilia Sordino is the concert mute, reconsidered. Beautiful by design; quiet and secure when note in use; decisive when placed on the bridge.

A distinctive new form: Beauty resolves function.
CECILIA “Sordino” is not only beautiful; it addresses the familiar compromises of existing mutes—rattling when parked, insufficient muting and awkward removal during performance. Sordino remains quiet and secure when not in use, while becoming a distinctive visual accent on the instrument.

Quiet when resting: Sculptural presence. Functional calm.
Parked behind the bridge, Sordino is held quietly and securely in place. Its compact form is designed to avoid unwanted vibration, while remaining immediately available to the player.

The musical purpose: Muting is not only about volume. It is about tone colour.
A concert mute changes the voice of the instrument. The material and unique shape of Sordino are developed around that true purpose: to create a refined shift in colour while preserving a responsive, musical connection.

Designed and developed in the USA: A performance tool with the presence of a precious object.
Every curve and point of contact has a job: remain secure, move efficiently and avoid becoming a distraction. The spiral form gives Sordino a visual identity of its own—recognisable from the hall, yet intimately connected to the instrument.

+ Quiet when parked: A secure resting position helps prevent unwanted vibration and rattle
+ Efficient in motion: A compact, intentional form supports confident placement and removal
+ Refined in sound: Material and geometry serve the musical purpose of a concert mute
+ Distinctive on the instrument: A performance tool conceived with the presence of a precious object