a string assist apparatus and method includes a support and a resilient extension connected to the support . when placed in position on an instrument , one end of a string is connected to a bridge . the string is passed over the top of resilient extension and connected to tuning post . as string is wound around tuning post tension is applied by resilient extension keeping the end of string in place on bridge and freeing both user &# 39 ; s hands to attend to the winding process . a connector for removably attaching the invention to the instrument and a height adjuster for adjusting the height of the resilient extension are also provided .