The type of strings used on a violin has a great effect on the sound
of the instrument. Different kinds of strings can have different tones
and sound quality. Also, strings made of some materials stay in tune
longer and often last longer than others. The three most common types
of violin strings are all metal strings, synthetic core strings, and
gut strings.
All metal, or steel core strings are known for their volume and
their pure, clear tone. They have great pitch stability and stay in
tune even after they are first put on the violin. Many country,
bluegrass, and jazz players prefer to use steel core violin strings
because their simple and direct sound does not have the complex
overtones found on some other sets of strings. Steel core strings are
the easiest to play and are popular among beginning and intermediate
level players. One criticism of steel core violin strings is that they
can have a slightly thin or metallic sound that is not well suited to
classical music.
Synthetic core strings are usually made of a type of nylon called
perlon. They have a thick, rich sound that is subtler than steel core
strings. New synthetic core strings have less pitch stability than
steel core strings and take a day or two to properly stretch out and
stay in tune. Once they have stabilized, they do not need to be tuned
often and have a good, consistent tone.
Gut core strings are known for having the warmest, most complex
sound of any violin strings. Most classical players and soloists prefer
gut core strings for their rich overtones. Gut core strings are not
recommended for beginners or intermediate players because they are much
harder to keep in tune and can have an instable pitch.
Each type of violin string has its own advantages and disadvantages.
On kind of string is not necessarily better than the others, people who
play different types of music on the violin prefer different strings.
Richard Romando
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/a-guide-to-violin-strings-3039.html
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How do you replace the strings on a violin? & How do you tune it? ?
I got a violin for christmas. It came with the strings loose and completely out of tune at that. I understand the tuning is how it should come but honestly should my strings be so loose they are falling out? Help a person out. Please. Videos. Guides. etc.
Thanks.
I’m unaware on how to replace the strings but you can go to a music store and they should be able to tune and replace the strings also an alternative option is to go to a music store and buy a tuner
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