Changing Strings & Tonal Qualities of String Brands
How to Change Strings on a violin, viola, or cello
See this handy video for assistance on changing strings the proper way. Below the video is an additional resource on the tonal qualities of string brands.
Each brand of string for violin, viola, and cello has inherent qualities that make it different from another string. Factors such as materials, method of manufacture, and tension all have something to do with the tone produced by a string. Also, strings can often sound quite different on various instruments, due to the unique tonal qualities of each instrument. Below is a rating of popular string brands from brightest to warmest and has been determined through the input of various string players and professionals. When looking for the best strings for your instrument, you may want to use this guide if you are looking for a particular tone and don´t know which strings are best for such a purpose.
Violin
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Infeld Blue |
bright |
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Evah Pirazzi |
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Helicore |
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Dominant |
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Tonica |
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Infeld Red |
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Pro Arte |
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Zyex |
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Eudoxa/Oliv |
warm |
Viola
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Spirocore |
bright |
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Dominant |
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Tonica |
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Prim |
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Helicore |
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Pro Arte |
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Jargar |
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Larsen |
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Eudoxa |
warm |
Cello
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Spirocore tungsten |
bright |
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Permanent |
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Helicore |
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Spirocore chromesteel |
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Belcanto gold |
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Chromcor Plus |
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Spirocore silver |
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Chromcor |
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Jargar |
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Larsen soloist |
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Larsen |
warm |