Find Your Perfect Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

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THE IMPORTANCE OF STRINGS

The strings you choose have an impact on the sound you create. Today, there is a myriad of string choices available to the player. We are here to help you make your selection, balancing what sort of sound you want to achieve with the natural core tone of your instrument. You can't try them all, so lean on us for the advice! We probably have tried them all.

Most Popular Strings

Pirastro Strings: Evah Gold, Obligato, Evah, Olive (E), Wondertone Gold E

Thomastic Infeld: Peter Infeld (PI), Dominant Pro, Dominant, Vision, Infeld Red, Spirocore (Cello And Bass), Versum & Versum Solo (Cello)

D'Addario: Helicore, Pro Arte, Kaplan (Cello)

Larsen: Larsen & Larsen Solo, Tzigane (Violin), Magnacore (Cello)

Other Great Popular Strings

Hill E, Warchal Ametyst, Warchal Brilliant, Prim, Jagar

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STRING IDENTIFICATION CHART

Brand	E String		A String		D String		G String		C String
D'Addario: Ascente	Peg	Tailpiece	Peg	Tailpiece	Peg	Tailpiece	Peg	Tailpiece	Peg	Tailpiece
D'Addario: Ascente	Green	Orange	Black	Orange	Yellow	Orange	Red	Orange
D'Addario: Helicore	Green	Blue	Black	Blue with Yellow Winding	Yellow	Blue with Yellow Winding	Red	Blue with Yellow Winding	Purple	Blue with Yellow Winding
D'Addario: Kaplan	Green	White with Black Winding	Black	White with Black Winding	Yellow	White with Black Winding	Red	White with Black Winding	Purple	White with Black Winding
D'Addario: Prelude	Green	Blue	Black	Blue	Yellow	Blue	Red	Blue	Purple	Blue
D'Addario: Proarte	Green	Blue with Red Winding	Black	Blue with Red Winding	Yellow	Blue with Red Winding	Red	Blue with Red Winding	Purple	Blue with Red Winding
D'Addario: Zyex	Green	Orange with Red Winding	Black	Orange with Red Winding	Yellow	Orange with Red Winding	Red	Orange with Red Winding	Purple	Orange with Red Winding
Hill
Lezner: Goldbrokat	Yellow	Yellow
Lezner: Goldbrokat Premium Gold	Yellow with Gold Winding	Red
Jargar Medium	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue	Light Blue
Larsen Aurora				Orange		Crimson		Violet		Purple
Larsen Original	Red	Yellow	Red	Yellow with Blue Winding Violin Ball: Chrome Vla & Cello Ball: Brass	Red	Yellow with Blue Winding Violin Ball: Copper Vla & Cello Ball: Silver	Red	Yellow with Blue Winding Violin Ball: Black Vla & Cello Ball: Copper	Red	Yellow with Blue Winding Vla & Cello Ball: Black
Larsen Il Cannone Medium	Green with 1 Black Stripe	Aqua	Green with 2 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Chrome	Green with 3 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Copper	Green with 4 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Black
Larsen Il Cannone Solo	Yellow with 1 Black Stripe	Aqua	Yellow with 2 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Chrome	Yellow with 3 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Copper	Yellow with 4 Black Stripes	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Black
Larsen Soloist			Red with Green Stripe	Vla & Cello Ball: Brass	Red with Green Stripe	Vla & Cello Ball: Silver	Red with Green Stripe	Vla & Cello Ball: Copper	Red with Green Stripe	Vla & Cello Ball: Black
Larsen Magnacore (Cello)			Red with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Red with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Red with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Red with Black Stripe	Orange and Black
Larsen Magnacore Arioso (Cello)			Blue with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Blue with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Blue with Black Stripe	Orange and Black	Blue with Black Stripe	Orange and Black
Larsen: Virtuoso	Cream	Aqua	Cream	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Chrome	Cream	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Copper	Cream	Yellow with Blue Winding Ball: Black
Pirastro: Aricore	Green	Blue	Black	Blue	Red	Blue	Brown	Blue	Purple	Blue
Pirastro: Chromcor	Green	Dark Green	Black	Dark Green	Red	Dark Green	Brown	Dark Green	Purple	Dark Green
Pirastro: No. 1 Universal Violin E	Green	Black with White Winding
Pirastro: Perpetual	Green	White with Cranberry Winding	Black	White with Cranberry Winding	Pink Cello: Red Medium Solo: Red with Blue	White with Cranberry Winding	Brown Medium Solo: Brown with Blue Soloist Cadenza: Brown with Pink	White with Cranberry Winding	Purple Medium Solo: Purple with Blue Soloist Cadenza: Purple with Pink	White with Cranberry Winding
Pirastro: Evah Pirazzi	Platinum: Light Green Gold: Green Silver: Dark Green	Platinum: Green with Black Winding Gold: Green Silver: Dark Green	Black	Green with Black Winding	Pink	Green with Black Winding	Brown	Green with Black Winding	Purple	Green with Black Winding
Pirastro: Evah Pirazzi Gold	Green	Yellow Orange	Black	Yellow Orange with Black Winding	Pink	Yellow Orange with Black Winding	Gold G: Brown Silver G: Yellow Orange	Yellow Orange with Black Winding	Purple	Yellow Orange with Black Winding
Pirastro: Eudoxa	Green	Purple	Black	White with Purple Winding	Pink	White with Purple Winding	Brown	White with Purple Winding	Purple	White with Purple Winding
Pirastro: Flexocor	Green	Red	Black	Red with Yellow Winding	Pink	Red with Yellow Winding	Brown	Red with Yellow Winding	Purple	Red with Yellow Winding
Pirastro: Gold Label Wondertone	Green	Yellow	Black	White with Yellow Winding	Pink	White with Yellow Winding	Brown	White with Yellow Winding	Purple	White with Yellow Winding
Pirastro: Obligato	Green	Black	Black	Red with Black Winding	Pink	Red with Black Winding	Brown	Red with Black Winding	Purple	Red with Black Winding
Pirastro: Passione	Green	Brown	Black	White with Brown Winding	Pink	White with Brown Winding	Brown	White with Brown Winding	Purple	White with Brown Winding
Pirastro: Piranito	Green	Blue	Black	Blue	Red	Blue	Brown	Blue	Purple	Blue
Pirastro: Synoxa	Green	Pink	Black	White with Pink Winding	Red	White with Pink Winding	Brown	White with Pink Winding	Purple	White with Pink Winding
Pirastro: Tonica	Green	Red	Black	White with Red Winding	Pink	White with Red Winding	Brown	White with Red Winding	Purple	White with Red Winding
Pirastro: Violino	Green	Blue	Black	Blue with Black Winding	Pink	Blue with Black Winding	Brown	Blue with Black Winding
Prim	Purple	Green	Purple	Green	Green	Green	Red	Green	Blue	Green
Super Sensitive: Octava	Red	Blue	Blue	Blue with Black Winding	Gray	Blue with Black Winding	Red	Blue with Black Winding	Black	Blue with Black Winding
Super Sensitive: Red Label Pearl	Red	Red	Blue	Red with White Winding	Gray	Red with White Winding	Red	Red with White Winding	Black	Red with White Winding
Super Sensitive: Red Label	Red	Red	Blue	Red	Gray	Red	Red	Red	Black	Red
Thomastik Infeld: Alphayue	Gray	Blue	Gray	Blue	Gray	Green	Gray	Yellow- Violin Orange-Viola/Cello	Gray	Red
Thomastik Infeld: Dominant	Purple	Purple	Purple	Blue	Purple	Green	Purple	Yellow	Purple	Red
Thomastik Infeld: Dominant Pro	Steel Blue	Black	Grey	Black	Purple	Black	Black	Black	Blue	Black
Thomastik Infeld: Infeld Blue	Blue	Blue	Blue	Blue	Blue	Green	Blue	Yellow
Thomastik Infeld: Infeld Red	Blue	Red	Red	Blue	Red	Green	Red	Yellow
Thomastik Infeld: Rondo	Orange	Red	Orange	Blue	Orange	Green	Orange	Yellow
Thomastik Infeld: Peter Infeld (PI)	Tin: Green Gold: Purple Platinum: Orange	Purple	Blue	Purple	Green	Purple	Yellow	Purple	Red	Purple
Thomastik Infeld: TI (Luthier Exclusive. Available for purchase in- store only.)	Black	Orange	Blue	Orange	(Bluish) Green Aluminum Dark Green (Silver Wound)	Orange	Yellow	Orange
Thomastik Infeld: Spirit	Red	Gray	Blue	Gray	Green	Gray	Orange	Gray	Purple	Gray
Thomastik Infeld: Spirocore	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red
Thomastik Infeld: Vision	Orange	Green	Blue	Green	Green	Green	Orange	Green	Red	Green
Thomastik Infeld: Vision Solo	Orange with Brown Band	Green	Blue with Brown Band	Green	Green with Brown Band	Green	Orange with Brown Band	Green	Red with Brown Band	Green
Thomastik Infeld: Vision Titanium Orchestra	Orange with Green Band	Green	Blue with Green Band	Green	Green with Green Band	Green	Orange with Green Band	Green
Thomastik Infeld: Vision Titanium Solo	Orange with Black Band	Green	Blue with Black Band	Green	Green with Black Band	Green	Orange with Black Band	Green
Warchal: Amber	Yellow - Violin	White with Brown Band	Blue - Violin Yellow - Viola & Cello	White with Brown Winding	Green - Violin Blue - Viola & Cello	White with Brown Winding	Maroon -Violin Green - Viola & Cello	White with Brown Winding	Maroon	White with Brown Winding
Warchal: Brilliant	Yellow	Blue with Black Band Silver Ball	Blue	Blue with Black Winding Silver Ball	Green	Blue with Black Winding Silver Ball	Red	Blue with Black Winding Silver Ball
Warchal: Brilliant Vintage	Yellow	Blue with Black Band Black Ball	Blue	Blue with Black Winding Black Ball	Green	Blue with Black Winding Black Ball	Red	Blue with Black Winding Black Ball
Warchal: Karneol	Yellow	Maroon with Black Band (Bronze Ball)	Blue	Maroon with Black Band (Bronze Ball)	Green	Maroon with Black Band (Bronze Ball)	Red	Maroon with Black Band (Bronze Ball)
Warchal: Russian Style			Blue	Maroon with Black Band (Silver Ball)
Warchal: Timbre (Luthier Exclusive. Available for purchase in- store only.)			Blue	White with Gray Winding White with Gray Band	Green	White with Gray Winding	Dark Red	White with Gray Winding

The Importance of Choosing the Right Violin Strings

Violin strings are an essential component of the instrument's sound and playability. Choosing the right strings can make a significant difference in the tone, pitch, and overall quality of the violin's sound. With so many different types of strings available, it can be challenging to know which ones to choose.

Types of Violin Strings

There are four main types of violin strings: gut, steel, synthetic core, and hybrid strings. Gut strings are made from sheep intestines and have been used for centuries. Steel strings are the most durable and have a bright, clear tone. Synthetic core strings are made from materials like perlon and offer a warm, mellow sound. Hybrid strings combine different materials to achieve a unique sound and character.

Choosing the Right Strings for Your Playing Style

When choosing violin strings, it's essential to consider your playing style and the type of music you will be playing. For example, if you play classical music, gut strings may be the best choice, as they offer a warm and mellow sound that is perfect for the genre. If you play more modern music, steel or synthetic core strings may be a better choice, as they offer a brighter and more focused tone.

Replacing Violin Strings

Violin strings will need to be replaced periodically to maintain their sound and playability. The frequency of string replacement will depend on how often you play the instrument and the type of strings you use. Gut strings, for example, will need to be replaced more frequently than steel or synthetic core strings.

Tips for Maintaining Violin Strings

To ensure that your violin strings last as long as possible and maintain their quality, it's important to take proper care of them. Always clean your strings after playing with a soft, dry cloth to remove any rosin buildup. Avoid touching the strings with your fingers, as the oils from your skin can cause them to corrode and break down faster.

Conclusion

Choosing the right violin strings is an essential part of getting the best sound and playability out of your instrument. With so many different types of strings available, it can be overwhelming to know which ones to choose. By considering your playing style and the type of music you will be playing, you can select the right strings for your needs. Don't forget to take proper care of your strings to ensure that they last as long as possible and maintain their quality.

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