STRING INSTRUMENTS

A student’s instrument, bow, or strings can dramatically impact his or her sound and enjoyment in playing.

Instrument Step Up: If your instrument is not currently matching your playing ability, we encourage you to consider purchasing or “stepping up” to a better instrument. Students who rent from Atlantic Strings are able to step up to a higher quality instrument at a minimal price per month. www.atlanticstrings.com

Strings: Strings can be purchased at Fishburn, Lisle, or online at sharmusic.com or even on Amazon! I recommend that violin/viola students change their strings one to two times per year and cellos/bass studnets change their strings every year to 18 months. Violas make sure you know what size you’re getting and Violins whether you need a loop or ball end string E string.

Violin Recommended Strings

• Kaplan Vivo (medium gauge)

• Larsen Virtuoso (medium gauge)

• Thomastik Dominant G,D, & A strings with a Pirastro Gold Wondertone E string (medium gauge)

• D’Addario Pro Arte or Overture Ultra strings (medium gauge) are acceptable as well for Concert or Phil students only.

Viola Recommended Strings

• Kaplan Amo – (long scale, medium gauge)

• Thomastik Dominant C, G, & D strings with a Larsen A string (medium gauge).

• Thomastik Alphayue

• D’Addario Zyzex – (long scale, medium gauge)

• Jargar (medium gauge)

Cello Recommended Strings

• D’Addario Helicore

• Larsen A & D strings with Thomastik Spirocore or Dominant G and C strings.

Bass Recommended Strings

• D’Addario Helicore

STRING ACCESSORIES
https://thevault.musicarts.com/upgrade-your-sound-essential-orchestral-string-accessories/