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EDUCATOR’S CHOICE – Designed with quick bow response and ease of use in mind, D’Addario’s Prelude violin strings are the educator’s preferred choice for student strings. Due to their unique blend of warm tone, affordability and durability, they are ideal for both new and experienced student violinists.

SOLID STEEL CORE – Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core for maximum durability and warmest sound. Available in both full and fractional sizes, the Prelude line has an option for any age student.

MADE TO LAST – With its solid steel construction and uniquely-designed sealed pouches, Prelude strings have an unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the strings wear well and can stand up to a student player’s usage.

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E string

4/4 violin

Medium gauge

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Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.

With True Enhanced Performance.

Latest Technical Development.

By Joanne Erwin, Kathleen Horvath, Robert D. McCashin, Brenda Mitchell

Supplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del Borgo

Based on more than 100 years of combined teaching experience

Medium-scale viola (body length 15-15 3/4 inches) with a playing length of 14 1/8 inches (360mm)

Medium tension

Solid steel core optimized to create the warmest-sounding student strings available

VERSATILE STRINGS – Designed for optimum playability, D’Addario’s Helicore cello strings are one of the most versatile stranded-steel core strings available. Helicore cello strings suit many playing styles, levels and instruments.

STRANDED STEEL CORE – Helicore cello strings are crafted with a multi-stranded steel core, giving them great playability, longevity and a clear, warm tone. Smaller string diameter provides quick bow response while quality materials and workmanship create pitch stability.

FOR 4/4 SCALE CELLO – Scaled to fit a 4/4 size cello with a playing length of 27-1/2 inches (700mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players.

E string

4/4 violin

Medium gauge

<p>Scaled to fit 1/2 size violin with a playing length of 11 1/2 inches (290mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. This is a plain steel E (tin-plated high-carbon steel). Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. </p><p>Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>

1/2 size violin with a playing length of 11 1/2 inches (290mm)

Medium tension

Expressive tone: expanded tonal palette designed to complement student instruments

Affordable sophistication: elevated quality at an accessible cost

Excellent pitch-stability: the best tuning stability of any synthetic core string available

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Instrumentation: Concert Band

🔵UNIVERSAL: Fansjoy violin strings(E-A-D-G) set fits for 1/2, 1/4, 3/4 and 4/4 size violins. Perfect for both beginners and professionals.

🔵EXTRAORDINARY SOUND: Fansjoy violin strings are high-quality solid steel core with nickel-silver wound, which optimized to produce soft and vibrant tone, clear and bright sound.

🔵 INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE: Each string is individually packed and sealed to protect from corrosion. E-A-D-G are clearly marked on the bag.

【All-Natural Ingredients】Dulphee 6 Pack high quality rosin is created from the highest quality of natural materials and reduces dust to a minimum to protect the human body from harm.

【Great Grip & Sound Penetrating】Rosin are poured and packaged under the most stringent quality controls. With the excellent natural ingredients to achieve an extraordinarily smooth grip and a full and clear tone.

【Perfect For Any Stringed Instruments】Designed for violin, viola, cello and other stringed instruments. Suitable for all kinds of horsehair, synthetic hair bow string instruments.

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Stranded Steel-core

Medium Tension

Excellent for Electric and Acoustic instruments

ARGERICH MARTHA/BARENBOIM DANI

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