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Dominant (Thomastik Infeld)
Widely regarded as the 'reference standard', Dominant strings, made with a highly flexible, multi-strand Perlon core, provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear and rich in overtones and intonation is stable. One of the world's most popular strings! Available in medium, stark (heavy), and weich (light) tension.Shop this brand
Made in Denmark, Larsen strings are aimed at soloists in need of a string with projection. These perlon core strings have a bright sound that nicely complements gut strings as well as tungsten wound synthetic strings. Available in medium, forte (strong) and dolce (soft).Shop this brand
Evah Pirazzi (Pirastro)
Truly outstanding with rave reviews from professionals demanding the best in power and quality. Synthetic core string with warm tonal characteristics. Offers wide dynamic range, intense and brilliant colorations, and quick response.Shop this brand
Bright, full sound, quick response. Made in Denmark, these steel core strings are favored by many solosits. Jargar strings are known for their powerful, well-balanced tone. Available in 3 tensions, forte (thicker), medium, and dolce (thinner).Shop this brand
Obligato (Pirastro)
Warm, brilliant, clear and focused sound. Powerful tonal volume, yet flawless character throughout all dynamic ranges. Synthetic core is extremely stable and resistant to changes in humidity and temperature.Shop this brand
Spirocore (Thomastik Infeld)
Tone is warm and balanced. Steel rope core reduces stiffness and improves elasticity. A reliable, long-lasting all-around string. All chrome steel wound on steel rope core unless otherwise noted.Shop this brand
Vision Titanium (Thomastik Infeld)
Vision strings, using advanced synthetic core technology, are easy to play, settle-in very quickly, offer unparalleled tuning stability, are more durable than most synthetic core strings and respond quickly. Vision Titanium Solo: Very powerful projection, with sweet, bright sound. Offers incredible focus and clarity; perfect for soloists.Shop this brand
Helicore (D'Addario)
Helicore's multi-strand, twisted steel core strings have a small string diameter, providing a quick bow response. Thanks to special manufacturing techniques, Helicore strings have a warm, clear sound with excellent pitch stability and longevity.Shop this brand
Phosphor (D'Addario)Shop this brand
Red Label (Super-Sensitive)
Full core steel strings with nickel winding that possess clear tone quality and dependability. Favored by many teachers and students. Durable and economical choice that comes recommended by Suzuki Method instructors. Removable ball-end included.Shop this brand
Prelude (D'Addario)
Solid steel core string that is durable and not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Prelude strings have a clear, bright sound without the shrill sound of traditional steel strings, and have a quick bow response.Shop this brand
Tonica (Pirastro)
Nylon core string delivers big tone and rich overtones. Terrific response even at pianissimo; will not crack under heavy bow pressure. New formula shows improvements in projection, brilliance, and dynamic range. Even tone and well-rounded sound help to achieve balance and smoother string crossings.Shop this brand
Magnacore (Larsen)
A Game Changer for Cellists! New Larsen Magnacore Tungsten Cello strings perfectly complement Larsen A and D strings.Shop this brand
Goldbrokat (Lenzner)
Vibrant, bright string that is well matched with gut strings. This steel E string adds brilliance and edge to any set of strings. Extremely affordable and popular amongst professionals, soloists and students.Shop this brand
Kaplan (D'Addario)
Kaplan strings offer a beautiful, rich tonal palette and superb bowing response. They provide clarity and warmth across the registers and throughout the dynamic range. The sound is well balanced, rich and complex throughout the set. They offer a non-whistling violin E string. The newly designed viola A string allows a better match with warmer sounding bottom strings. The cello set allows heavy bow pressure without losing sound clarity.Shop this brand
PI (Thomastik-Infeld)
Offering a rich spectrum of sound colors with a perfect blend of power and elegance. The Peter Infeld (PI) violin E strings are available in Tin, Gold, and the first ever Platinum plated.Shop this brand
Passione (Pirastro)
Passione strings are sheep gut core strings for violin; however, Passione features steel wound strings for viola, cello and double bass. These strings have a powerful sound and very easy response with higher pitch stability than other traditional gut core strings. Round, balanced tone, complex overtones and great clarity.Shop this brand
Gold (Pirastro)
Sheep gut core strings produce a beautiful, rich, rounded tone. Made in larger tolerances than Eudoxa without gauges (medium only), making them more economical. Easy playability and response.Shop this brand
Prim Steel
Made in Sweden, these steel core strings offer a bright, powerful sound. Popular with fiddlers, bluegrass & folk players, as well as students of all levels. Long-lasting and durable.Shop this brand
Vision (Thomastik Infeld)
Vision strings, using advanced synthetic core technology, are easy to play, settle-in in just 1-2 hours, offer unparalleled tuning stability, are more durable than most synthetic core strings and respond quickly. Vision: Clear, brilliant, and focused tone; a perfect fit for today's modern sound. Vision Heavy: Clear, open and dark tone; our warmest synthetic core string.Shop this brand
Belcanto (Thomastik Infeld)
The Belcanto set offers a bright clear and balanced tone. The Belcanto A and D strings combine well with the Spirocore Tungsten C and G strings. The specially twisted steel rope core settles in quickly and intonates extremely well. The tone is dark and warm with excellent resonance, with a wide range of tone colors. Offers outstanding projection with moderate effort, and sustains better than most other arco strings.Shop this brand
Evah Pirazzi Gold (Pirastro)
Violinists will enjoy the brilliant golden tone one would normally associate with gut strings while the tuning stability and extremely short breaking-in period equal to the high standard set by Evah Pirazzi and Obligato strings.Shop this brand
Chromcor (Pirastro)
Pirastro Chromcor strings have a steel core and brilliant sound. They produce large tonal volume, easy response, and stay well in-tune.Shop this brand
Vision Solo (Thomastik Infeld)
The Vision Solo violin strings feature a techinically advanced formulation and architecture designed to produce a blend of exceptional performance and playing characteristics. They offer a brilliant, round yet well-defined "soloistic" tone; great warmth and projection, with focus and clarity; and energetic, intense projection.Shop this brand
Crown (Larsen)
Olive (Pirastro)
Often referred to as "The Soloist String", these sheep gut core strings produce full, warm, brilliant tones. Known for warmth, complexity and brilliance of sound, the Pirastro Olive strings generate more sound volume than Eudoxa. The set allows a great range of colors and dynamics. D string available in different winding material/rigidness.Shop this brand
Permanent (Pirastro)
Pirastro Permanent strings are steel strings with classic playing characteristics. Warm, powerful sound with fantastic response and projection.Shop this brand
Red Infeld (Thomastik Infeld)
Wound on an advanced synthetic core, Infeld strings are designed to cover the entire tonal spectrum, enabling players to achieve string by string tonal preferences without the headaches of uneven string to string tensions. Removable ball on E strings. Infeld Red: designed to create a powerful, warm and expansive tone; excellent for soloists. Infeld Blue: designed to create a powerful, brilliant and focused; excellent for soloists.Shop this brand
Eudoxa (Pirastro)
The world's most popular string for orchestral and chamber music. These traditional gut core strings have a well-balanced, warm tone and pitch stability. Good durability, beautiful tonal characteristics and easy response.Shop this brand
Blue Infeld (Thomastik Infeld)
Wound on an advanced synthetic core, Infeld strings are designed to cover the entire tonal spectrum, enabling players to achieve string by string tonal preferences without the headaches of uneven string to string tensions. Removable ball on E strings. Infeld Red: designed to create a powerful, warm and expansive tone; excellent for soloists. Infeld Blue: designed to create a powerful, brilliant and focused; excellent for soloists.Shop this brand
Belcanto Gold (Thomastik Infeld)
Belcanto Gold cello strings are 100% nickel free and are suitable for players who have allergic reactions to nickel. The tone is transparent, rich and warm in timbre.Shop this brand
This American-made E string is a popular choice with a very powerful and clear sound. Great playability and response. Available in light, medium and heavy gauges.Shop this brand
Overture Ultra
Here is the perfect string for the working pro or active student, at a reasonable price! Strong Synthelon core produces a warm, complex and powerful sound, similar to gut strings. Fast break-in period and stability in varying climatic conditions is decidedly not similar to gut strings!Shop this brand
Made in England, this E string is a very reliable, durable string with a sweet sound. It is known for its warmth, response and versatility with other strings.Shop this brand
Chorda (Pirastro)
Pure gut strings (with wound G) designed for use with Baroque and Renaissance instruments. These very low tension strings are designed for 440 Hz tuning. Soft, warm sound.Shop this brand
Spirit (Thomastik Infeld)
Behind each string of the Spirit! String line for violin and cello is the fundamental idea that making music should bring you joy. Made in Vienna, the advancing player and aspiring artist will discover Spirit! Strings provide them everything needed to produce a distinguished sound for every kind of music. These strings produce an even, balanced tone across the strings and have a darker sound, making it an excellent choice for those looking to balance out a brighter-sounding instrument.Shop this brand
Brilliant (Warchal)
The Slovakian string maker Warchal only started making strings in 2003. In the decade since then, the distinctly European sound of Warchal strings has impressed many American violinists. Warchal's line of Brilliant strings attacks the problem of projection with a brighter sounding synthetic core string. The tonal complexity and powerful projection of the Brilliant strings combines to create a rich, full sound. These strings have a quick break-in period and very responsive playability.Shop this brand
Crystal (Corelli)
Stabilon (synthetic) core. Excellent balance and volume, easy playing, immediate response.Shop this brand
Prototype A (Warchal)
This cello string was originally developed as an alternative to the current "A" string for the Brilliant cello set. Concerned that the synthetic "A" string might be too fragile, Warchal created a metal core, stainless steel alloy wound string with greater durability.Shop this brand
Zyex (D'Addario)
Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material. Created for stability in drastic climatic conditions, it settles in faster than any other synthetic material. Zyex strings have a warm sound and good bow response.Shop this brand
Pro Arte (D'Addario)
This nylon core string is resistant to humidity and temperature changes, with a moderate break-in period. Pro-Arte strings have a warm sound and a good bow response.Shop this brand
Overture Premium
Our Best Selling Strings! See why for yourself - Our secret is in combining the high quality of precision German aluminum and magnesium alloys with the low cost of Chinese manufacturing. The result is a high quality string that our play testers found to be better than other popular student brands.Shop this brand
Piranito (Pirastro)
Attractively priced steel core strings that are perfect for beginning players. Very bright sound without metallic harshness. Easy response and playability, excellent durability.Shop this brand
Universal No 1 (Pirastro)
The Pirastro Universal No. 1 E string is a non-whistling string with very sweet and brilliant sound. It has great projection and easy response. It is an ideal string for musicians that suffer from hand perspiration. Designed to be suitable with all types of A, D, and G strings.Shop this brand
Precision (Thomastik Infeld)
Solid steel core offers a powerful and brilliant tone. Long-lasting and stable, this is an excellent choice for students and fiddlers. All chrome steel wound on steel unless otherwise noted.Shop this brand
Alliance Vivace (Corelli)
Offers a rich, focused and clean sound from high to low position, playing very easily with fast and accurate response under both high and low bow pressure. Balanced transitions from string to string. The high tech composite core material offers a classic sound and strong projection.Shop this brand
Steel Bass (Corelli)
Solo Tuning: Available in two gauges: Medium (M), and Forte extra-high tension (TX)Shop this brand
Passione Solo (Pirastro)
The violin set Passione Solo captivates with its precious smoothness and effortless response. These sheep gut core violin strings are similar to Passione strings, with extended range of dynamics and tone colors. You'll enjoy the soloistic tone and easy response.Shop this brand
Superflexible (Thomastik Infeld)
Flexible, multi-wire spiral core offers an expansive, warm and powerful tone. Highly responsive, long-lasting and stable; a great choice for fiddler players. All chrome steel wound on spiral steel rope core unless otherwise noted.Shop this brand
Larsen Tzigane
Designed with a new composite fiber core that offers a sound similar to gut. These strings feature a darker, warmer timbre with a rich sound. The Larsen Tzigane is a responsive string that accepts nuances and subtleties. The E string in particular is popular for its sweet sound even in higher registers and is also known for whistling less often than others. 4/4, medium.Shop this brand
Wondertone Solo (Pirastro)
Offers an outstanding sound volume and impressive power, with a wonderful warm sound when playing pianissimo, and an impressive brilliance in the higher registers.Shop this brand
Karneol (Warchal)
The Slovakian string maker Warchal only started making strings in 2003. In the decade since then, the distinctly European sound of Warchal strings has impressed many American violinists. The Karneol strings are forgiving, offering maximum warmth and balance. These higher tension strings feature a sweet focused sound, lots of resonance and a wide range of tonal color.Shop this brand
Virtuoso (Larsen)
If you enjoy a string with great power, brilliance, and projection but want to avoid high tension, the new Larsen Virtuoso may be the string you've been looking for. This synthetic core string with moderate tension is ideal for soloists and players looking for a responsive, articulate, nuanced sound. Its smooth sound will work well with older and darker or neutral sounding instruments.Shop this brand
Lisa (Prim)
Bright, but without a harsh or brittle edge. If you prefer an E string that is well balanced with the other strings, and has a smooth and seamless sound, the Lisa is the string for you.Shop this brand
Amber (Warchal)
The distinctly European sound of Warchal strings has impressed many American violinists. Featuring the new W-Core synthetic, the Warchal Amber synthetic core strings are designed to replicate the sound and texture of gut strings without pitch instability or the other hassles of traditional gut. Rich and warm sound with complexities and range of tonal colors. Good volume for orchestra or chamber music playing.Shop this brand
Ametyst (Warchal)
The Slovakian string maker WARCHAL only started making strings in 2003. In the decade since then, the distinctly European sound of WARCHAL strings has impressed many American violinists. Their AMETYST strings share many of the same tonal characteristics as their warm and well-rounded KARNEOL line, but with a brighter, purer and more focused sound. With their low tension and gut-like feel, the brighter AMETYST matches well with a high-end, dark sounding violin.Shop this brand
Violino (Pirastro)
Synthetic multifilament fiber core string delivers warm, smooth, round sound. Violino strings boast subtleties amidst different tone colors. Pirastro designed Violino strings with low string tension and fast response, allowing the strings to speak easily even at the lowest bow pressure. Great durability in different climate conditions.Shop this brand
NS Electric (D'Addario)
Brilliant Vintage (Warchal)
The Slovakian string maker Warchal only started making strings in 2003. In the decade since then, the distinctly European sound of Warchal strings has impressed many American violinists. The Brilliant Vintage strings possess tonal complexity and a rich, full sound. These strings differ from the Warchal Brilliant version in that their low tension is designed for antique and older violins.Shop this brand
Russian Style A (Warchal)
The WARCHAL RUSSIAN STYLE A not only relocates and diminishes the break between your metal core and synthetic strings, it also enhances the response and durability of your A string. If you have a problematic A string or want a mellower transition between your E and D strings, don't hesitate to try the WARCHAL RUSSIAN STYLE A.Shop this brand
For use with your 4- or 5-string electric violin.Shop this brand
Red Label Pearl (Super-Sensitive)
A new nylon core string that is designed for students whose technique and skills have advanced beyond the popular steel core Red Label strings. Offers a warm and smooth tone, with a balanced and clear projection and a natural and pleasant presence, all at an economical price. Steel E, aluminum A, silver D and G.Shop this brand
Dominant Unpackaged (Thomastik-Infeld)
Unpackaged Straight versions of the Dominant strings. Widely regarded as the 'reference standard', Dominant strings, made with a highly flexible, multi-strand Perlon core, provide the tonal warmth and feel of a gut string while being impervious to changes in humidity. The sound is soft, clear and rich in overtones and intonation is stable.Shop this brand
Custom Set
Players often mix and match strings because it's the easiest and most cost-effective way to experiment with and improve the sound of an instrument. We've collected and tested our favorite custom sets and made them available to you at a reduced price.Shop this brand
Aricore (Pirastro)
These polyester core strings offer a dark timbre and warm sound. Available only in medium gauge, the Pirastro Aricore strings tune quickly and are durable in different climate conditions.Shop this brand
Viennese Melange (Thomastik Infeld)
A customized blend of Dominant and Infeld strings with a multi-layered tinned carbon steel E string delivers an exceptionally balanced tone. The quick response is particularly beneficial in string crossings, harmonics and pianissimo passages.Shop this brand
Bass Gamba (Pirastro)
Pure gut strings designed for use with Baroque and Renaissance instruments. Soft, warm sound, low tension.Shop this brand
Treble Gamba (Pirastro)
Pure gut strings designed for use with Baroque and Renaissance instruments. Soft, warm sound, low tension.Shop this brand
Tenor Gamba (Pirastro)
Pure gut strings designed for use with Baroque and Renaissance instruments. Soft, warm sound, low tension.Shop this brand
Mandolin (D'Addario)
D'Addario's best selling mandolin set, is the standard established by David Grisman and Ricky Skaggs. Warm and bright phosphor bronze tone with the optimal blend of tight playing tension and strong projection.Shop this brand
SavarezShop this brand
Aquila's first and best-selling product. Nylgut is a synthetic plastic compound that stays in tune with accurate fret intonation.Shop this brand
Flexocor Deluxe (Pirastro)
The Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe strings are extremely responsive, easy-to-play rope core steel strings that offer unmatched projection and playability. These strings are versatile but popular amongst orchestra players. They have a variety of tone colors and full resonance.Shop this brand
Nickel Bass (Corelli)
Available in two gauges: Medium (M) and Forte extra-high tension.Shop this brand
Tungsten Bass (Corelli)
Orchestra Tuning: 3/4 (full) size. Available in three gauges: Medium (M), Forte high tension (F), and Forte extra-high tension (TX)Shop this brand
Alliance (Corelli)
Offers a rich, focused and clean sound from high to low position, playing very easily with fast and accurate response under both high and low bow pressure. The high tech composite core material offers a classic sound and strong projection.Shop this brand
Flexocor (Pirastro)
The Pirastro Flexocor strings have a typical warm orchestral tone and short sustain. They have easy response and are especially suited for arco playing. Bow pressure will need to be adapted to gauge.Shop this brand
Flexocor Original (Pirastro)
The Pirastro Flexocor Original bass strings have a powerful, warm sound. Suited for arco playing, they need high pressure bowing.Shop this brand
Latest Strings Reviews
Thomastik Infeld Vision Violin String Set - 4/4 Size - Medium Gauge
REVIEWED BY: Student, Anonymous
reviewed on: 12/09/2014
Simply amazing!
I have been playing violin for eight years and change my strings every six months. I have a student violin and have tried several different brands of strings, from Red Label to Overture Ultra, and most recently, Evah Pirazzi. I replaced my Evah Pirazzis last month with these strings and am so satisfied. No other strings I have ever purchased have produced a sound as rich as these have, and they are at such a great price on this website! The sound is wonderful. Additionally, it is so satisfying to play on these strings. They have a wonderful texture not only audibly, but physically. I can't quite think of a better word to describe the strings as comfortable to play. I could go so far as to say the strings feel soft when I press down on them. I'm not sure if these are things people generally look for when purchasing strings, but for me, I have a feeling I will be continuing to use Thomastik Infeld's Vision for a very long time.
Peter Infeld (PI) Violin SET with Platinum Plated E String and Silver Wound D String Medium Gauge
REVIEWED BY: Teacher, Anonymous
reviewed on: 11/20/2014
Like the artist expanded their color palette, so does the musician...
The artist who mixed red and blue to make purple for the first time, and then continued to play with these proportions to yield many more shades of purple to choose from... That is the essence of PI strings. Of course you're scared of the price...I was too. If you or another player is seeking to expand their tonal palette as a soloist and/or chamber musician (and that means playing in orchestra too), then you bet I would recommend a set of PI with a tin plated E. You'll probably save more money in the long run than dishing out money every month on a set of Larsens or Evah PIrazzi. If you think PI are not for you, I strongly encourage you to stick with them. As I've noticed with most strings produced by Thomastik, there is, what I refer to, as an initial "blossoming" period - the set may seem somewhat unbalanced, bright, strident, etc. A fresh set of Dominants also has these initial qualities. In roughly 2 hours, whether you play the instrument or not (and you SHOULD if you just changed your strings), I'm confident you'll have a more satisfying sound. In a few days, they should settle into something quite magical... The PI character is rather "chameleon" like as little effort is required to modulate the tone. One moment you can be powerful and robust, the next you can be warm and intensely rich. The velvety, smooth feel under the bow and left hand also lends this freedom. There is a depth to PI that is unique and somewhat difficult to describe. It reminds me of the throatiness of an opera singer - round, clear, slightly grainy - which is something experienced even into the higher registers. Of course there is the ability to customize the sound based on what you're looking for and/or what your instrument may require. Here's what I've found: Gold = Round, rich, and warm; more overtones and sustain Tin = Focused, clear, and well-balanced; durable Platinum = Extremely clear and brilliant; "cuts" like a Katana and I would only recommend to soloists Use the aluminum D if you lack response with the silver D, or if you seek something a bit more grainy and pointed. It can bring more balance to the rest of the set in some instances. Overall, PI strings allow my students and I to be more expressive and to achieve the musical results we want with the greatest sensitivity and attention to detail. I'd even say it gives us more confidence on stage, along with the tonal flexibility that can suite a variety of performance situations, venues, and styles. An easy recommendation for any discerning violinist.
Evah Pirazzi Gold Viola String Set
reviewed on: 11/18/2014
Misery, break-in period, happiness
I switched from the regular Evah Pirazzi (green) to the gold. The first day was miserable. I couldn't get any volume because the strings cracked their sound beyond mezzo-forte. I'm glad I waited because unlike the green Pirazzi which were almost immediately usable, the gold Pirazzi took 4 days to break in and stabilize in terms of holding a tuning and usable volume. It's been a week now and the strings are very close to the green Pirazzi in volume, but the tone is warmer and more focused. For the extra money, it's worth a try.
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Cello String Set - 4/4 size - Soloist Gauge
reviewed on: 10/29/2014
Great strings
My daughter has a loud, bright sounding cello. These strings have allowed a much richer, and somewhat darker tone for her. Since she got these strings, she received the first chair in her youth orchestra, whereas before she had third chair. I know this is due to her playing, but I firmly believe the Evah Pirazzi Gold cello strings played a role in her sound and success.
Peter Infeld (PI) Violin SET with Platinum Plated E String and Silver Wound D String Medium Gauge
REVIEWED BY: Anonymous
reviewed on: 10/01/2014
Not For every violin
I put these strings on my modern Italian instrument and the results were horrendous. Everything sounded shrill and cold. To make the matter worse, there was a horrible scratching noise. It was impossible to play. So I had to take them off and tried the pirastro olives on the sound was so much better. Since these were expensive strings and I did not want to be waste them, I put them on my Chinese violin and the results were much better. However, the sound is still in the colder side. I don't understand how some of these other reviews talk about the warmth of the sound they get from these strings. Maybe you guys have really good instruments that sound good no matter what.
Evah Pirazzi Gold Viola String Set
REVIEWED BY: Teacher, Anonymous
reviewed on: 09/03/2014
A good alternative to gut
I'm taking a break from gut strings (I got tired of re-tuning) as I'm taking orchestra auditions at the moment and not playing many solo or chamber performances, and I figure that committees are more interested in precision than heart-melting tone. However, I was nervous to try these strings as I've used both Obligatos and regular Evahs in the past, and hadn't been able to get past the metallic sound and different feel. Besides the warmth of tone that gut delivers, I love the feeling of sinking into the string. The reviews I could find suggested that Evah Gold's have a very similar feel to gut strings, and they are by far the closest match I have found. Nice, soft feel under the fingers, and room for a wispy bow stroke, a meaty sustain, or many things in between. Good sound, too. I'll be sticking with them for the time being, but when I'm rich and famous (or that #$*@&^* in the back of the section who tunes between Every Single Movement) I'll go back to gut.
Evah Pirazzi Gold Viola String Set
REVIEWED BY: Teacher, DWIGHT BROWN
reviewed on: 09/01/2014
Great improvement!
I have been trying to find just the right strings for my 16" William Whedbee viola. These Evah Pirazzi Gold C,G, and D with a Larsen A seem to be just the ticket. Very good response, lovely tone, lots of colors, very even across the instrument. Stable in about 3 or 4 days, pretty well settled in tonally on about a week or so. They seem to be an ideal balance between Obligato and Regular Evah Pirazzi viola strings. I will certainly use them again. They work well with the Oliv/Evah rosin. I notice the silk winding at the tail piece end matches the Larsen A pretty closely hmmmm.....
Peter Infeld (PI) Violin SET with Platinum Plated E String and Silver Wound D String Medium Gauge
REVIEWED BY: Student, Anonymous
reviewed on: 08/27/2014
Simply The Best Strings!
I had researched about these strings very carefully before I bought them, and all I heard were great things, so I decided to try them for myself. I have an advanced student model violin that has a dark-emty sort of sound with the Dominant strings I used previously, (which are great strings for students, because they're relatively affordable and durable, but the sound quality ins't the best). When I first put the strings on it took at most 10-15 minutes for them to set in without slipping out of tune like most new strings do. In this case they set in very very fast. When they were set it I tested them out and they completely changed the tone of my instrument! My violin went from having a dark and empty tone to having a round, warm, powerful, yet gentle tone! The sound was clear and warm even when I shifted into the higher positions on each string they didn't choke. Dynamics are astounding on these strings. Going from a PPP dynamic to a FFF is no problem. Chords come out balanced and even, one note does't overpower another. With harmonics usually I have to fight my violin to play natural harmonics and artificial harmonics were usually out of the question with my old strings, but when I played on these strings both the natural and artificial harmonics came out clear and powerful with very little bow pressure. Fast passages in my music came out clear and clean and slow legato-type of passages came out sweet and gentle. The only thing I'm unsure of is the time the strings will last. I practice an average 3-5 hours a day, which is very demanding on any brand of strings. Although in my research I've read they last a fair amount of time so I wouldn't be too concerned about that. One thing we must remember before jumping into the conclusion that these strings would be the best for your instrument, is that all instruments have a unique sound and are different, so the tone and features of these strings on your instrument may vary. Altogether these strings are a great investment for an advanced student or even professional, and I would highly recommend PI's to anyone in my orchestra or any violinist.


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However, when all was said and done the Spaniard didn't even make the front row of the grid, qualifying third after losing out to Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen.
But despite the missed opportunity, Alonso says he is happy with the performance of his car going into Sunday's grand prix.
"I'm very happy; the weekend has been very good for us. The car felt competitive from Friday, this morning we made some changes and the car was responding well.
"I think we have a good setup for the race as well - which is always more important than qualifying."
Last season Ferrari demonstrated their race pace was better than their qualifying and the although the Scuderia appear to have upped the latter this season, Alonso reckons it is still over a long distance that their car is better.
"I think the race pace is normally better so I don't see any change here compared to any other race," Alonso said.
"I expect tomorrow to have a good position in the race fighting for the podium and hopefully for the win.
"I think especially with Kimi we will have a strong opponent because normally Lotus and him is one of the best at taking care of the tyres and tomorrow we know the tyres is going to be the key factor.
"Pitting first is obviously going to be an advantage in terms of pace but it's going to be a disadvantage in terms of traffic.
"You'll be in the middle of many cars that will probably be going longer; cars that are starting in 11th will go longer with the prime, also people like [Sebastian] Vettel and [Jenson] Button will be longer with the prime so it's something that we need to be very flexible in the strategy and very clever and hopefully take the best chance."
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A programme of pioneering collaborations between artists, museums and audiences has been given the green light to go UK-wide from 2014.
Thanks to major funding support from Arts Council England's Grants for the Arts programme, New Expressions 3 (NE3) will bring together 15 museums from across England in partnership with the National Trust and the Contemporary Visual Arts Network.
As part of the programme each museum or heritage site will commission and work with an artist who will produce new work in response to the historic collections and environments they find themselves in. NE3 aims to build on the momentum established by previous New Expressions programmes in 20009 and 2011-12. As part of New Expressions 2 in 2011-12, nine major new commissions were created in the South West in Plymouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Barnstaple and Falmouth. The commissions were enjoyed by over 800,000 museum visitors – many of whom were new to contemporary art.
"The New Expressions programme has already proved that it can inspire powerful artworks, unlock the creative potential of museum and heritage collections, encourage participation and enrich the experience of visitors," said Susie O'Reilly, NE3 Project Director. "NE3 will take the ambition of the programme to a new level by extending it to other regions across England and bringing in national partners like the National Trust and the Contemporary Visual Arts Network to all work together. I'm sure the end results will be amazing."
The museums and heritage providers involved in NE3 will select, commission and work with their chosen artists throughout 2014. The programme will culminate in early summer 2015 with 'New Expressions LIVE' – a season of events and activities during which the artist commissions will be on public display. The museums and heritage providers are:
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Jenson Button believes Fernando Alonso put his Championship ambitions before glory in Monaco over the weekend.
After winning the Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso found himself battling the midfield runners during Sunday's race around the streets of Monte Carlo and he eventually settled for seventh position.
Instead of risking all to move closer to the front, the Ferrari driver decided it was best to make sure he just finished in the top 10 and not crash out and lose valuable points.
Button, who was one of several drivers who passed Alonso on the track, believes the Spaniard is keeping his eye on the big prize: the Drivers' Championship.
"They always say at Monaco the cream rises to the top," the McLaren driver told Press Association Sport.
"If you put yourself in a good place in qualifying that is maybe the case, but in the race I'm not so sure.
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"You can see that with Fernando, someone who is regarded as the best in F1, yet who went backwards.
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Button's McLaren team-mate Sergio Perez had another drama-filled race as he not only produced excellent overtaking moves on Button and Alonso, but also made contact with Kimi Raikkonen, which pushed the Lotus driver back to 10th.
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The hermit thrush is the only Catharus expected north of central Mexico in winter. Polytypic. Length 6.8" (17 cm).
Identification The slow tail lift of the hermit is distinctive in the genus. Adult: in eastern faxoni, upperparts brown with moderate rufous wash. Eye ring whitish, occasionally not complete in front. Loral area darker than on other Catharus and not contrasting. Lateral throat stripes black, contrasting with white throat. Tail distinctly reddish, contrasting with upperparts. Distinct black spotting on generally white chest. Sides and flanks washed buffy-brown; brownish gray in other races. Wing panel rufous and moderately contrasting. Bill dark with pinkish base to mandible. Juvenile: spotted whitish to buff above, blackish below; some older immatures distinguishable by presence of retained juvenal wing coverts with buffy shaft streak; beware adults with cinnamon greater coverts tips in fresh plumage.
Geographic Variation Thirteen subspecies in 3 subspecies groups. Subspecific identification in field problematic due to slight differences and individual variation, but separation to group more likely. Lowland Pacific group includes guttatus (coastal southern Alaska to western British Columbia), nanus (southern Alaska islands), verecundus (Queen Charlotte Islands), vaccinius (coastal southwestern British Columbia and northwestern Washington), jewetti (northwestern. Washington to northwestern California), slevini (interior south-central Washington to west-central California), munroi (central British Columbia and western Alberta to northern Montana), and oromelus (interior southern British Columbia east to northwestern Montana and south to northeastern California). All with backs gray to brown and pale to dark, with little to no reddish aspect, and with richly-colored tails. Interior Western Montane group includes sequoiensis (Sierra Nevada of California), polionotus (eastern California east to northwestern Utah and Arizona), and auduboni (southeastern Washington east to southern Montana, south to southern Arizona and New Mexico and western Texas). All with pale, grayish brown backs and duller, less contrasting tails; the last subspecies having distinctive buff undertail coverts. Northern group includes faxoni (southern Northwest Territories south to southern Alberta, east to Newfoundland and Maryland) and euborius (central Alaska and northern British Columbia).
Similar Species Some similarity to gray-cheeked, Bicknell's, and Swainson's thrushes.
Voice Call: soft, low blackbirdlike chuck; also a rising, whiny catbirdlike wheeee. Flight note: clear, somewhat complaining peew. Song: flutelike; begins with long, clear whistle followed by series of rather clear phrases; successive songs often alternate pitch direction of song, rising then falling.
Status and Distribution Common. Breeding: typically in conifer-dominated forests, usually in areas of relatively little undergrowth; also in deciduous forests. Migration: medium- to long-distance migrant, with western montane breeders wintering farthest south (to southern Guatemala). Early migrant in spring, with southern Great Lakes peak ±25 April; arrival in farthest reaches of breeding range ±10 May, though with stragglers still in West in early June. Fall: western montane birds begin migration in early September, but faxoni and guttatus group peak in East ±15 October. Western subspecies winter in coastal states from Washington south to southern Guatemala; faxoni group winters in Southeast (from southern New Jersey south), a few to southern Midwest, south to northeastern Mexico. Vagrant: regular to Bering Sea islands in migration and to Bermuda fall through spring; accidental north to northern Alaska and Canada, Greenland, Greater Antilles, and Europe.
Population Apparently more adaptable than other brown thrushes; there has been little expressed concern.
—From the National Geographic book Complete Birds of North America, 2006
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