Loose E string on A Violin??

Question:i am inexperienced in tuning my violin, but i know how to do it. When i was tuning the E string I must have done something really wrong. Right now it is loose and i can not get it tight again. Can you figure out what happened?? Do i need to go to the repair shop?

Thanks

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: i am inexperienced in tuning my violin, but i know how to do it. When i was tuning the E string I must have done something really wrong. Right now it is loose and i can not get it tight again. Can you figure out what happened?? Do i need to go to the repair shop?

Thanks

Take the string right off and have a look at it ; it may have broken in which case you will need a new one.
Remember to push the peg in as your turn it otherwise the peg will be loose.
Check the fine tuner on the E string and make sure it is not broken.

Do not buy a new peg. Pegs have to shaped and fitted by an expert. They do not come ready to use from the shop.

If it is still loose after all this then you will have to have a luthier look at it but I am sure it is one of the above solutions.

no no no you do not need to have it professionally repaired. you didn't explain how you tried to tighten it again but i'm guessing you are turning the peg but not pushing it back in at the same time. try that. hope i helped :)

It most likely came loose at the peg. If you want, carefully unravel it and see if you can tighten it up. Make sure to loosen the fine tuner completely so you don't accidentally break the string.

Just go to any shop and but a new tuning peg. They are made of ebony and cost like $2.00
And while you are at it, but a tuning key that you put at the bridge. This waym you can a better and more controlled tuning.

u just have to push the peg inward while ur tightening

The string may have broken, or it may have come lose in the little hole in the peg.