These.  Strings.  Have . Changed.  My.  Life!!!!!!!!!!  I am a guitarist/bassist by heart but love all string instruments so I have been working on my folk instrument skills.  These are excellent for the beginner!  Light tensions so it is easier to press the string and also does not add to the bow of the violin neck, which brings the strings closer to the fingerboard.  These have a mellow, smooth tone, definitely not for country but can easily be used for orchestra, in my guitarist opinion of course.  If you are having trouble with the strings cutting into your fingers, these might help prevent that!  Love Daddario!!