2022年4月30日 · Every time I’ve switched the Es on a violin it has been a marked improvement in timbre and clarity. They seem to kill the E and dampen the rest of the strings to some extent. I’ve heard an argument that the wound E is less prone to whistling and has a little darker sound.

2025年1月23日 · In part 3 of the new blog series, Franz this week offers his recommendations for taming your common violin e-string issues. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF E-STRINGS? In principle, there are two types of E-strings: wound and unwound. Unwound E-strings. The wire materials for unwound E-strings are either chromium-nickel steel or carbon steel. E-strings ...

2015年9月22日 · You are probably using aluminium-wound A and D strings; I would recommend that you use a silver-wound synthetic-core D string and a chrome-wound steel-core A string to extend their lifespan. Gold-plated strings will have a warm sound while still retaining great clarity.

Plain (pure) gut strings (unwound) are used on stringed instruments with Baroque set-ups (the E, A, and sometimes D strings on violins; the A and D and sometimes G of violas and cellos). Occasionally (but rarely), a player will use pure gut on the upper strings of …

2003年11月22日 · In earlier history, wound gut strings were used on the lowest strings of bass instruments from the mid-17th century, and on the lowest string or two of the whole violin family from the early 18th century. Sometime in the 20th century came the changeover to …

2010年6月18日 · Strings go false because they get played. They get worn down in some places and dirt/rosin accumulates in others. The distribution of mass changes and the string is unable to vibrate in a uniform manner. Sometimes when an old string is taken off and then strung up again it may sound like it has new life, but that sound won't last long. Scott.

2023年7月7日 · Fixing a loose violin string can be easily accomplished with the right knowledge and approach. By following the step-by-step guide outlined above, you can successfully reset the string on the peg, adjust the tension, and restore proper tuning.

One of the most frustrating problems for violinists is the whistling open-E string. Indeed, when crossing from the A string to an open E, or playing a chord in Bach, players are often seized with fear that their E string will whistle.

Gut string sets violin. For each instrument we recommend two sets of strings: One containing unwound gut strings only and one set comprising silver-wound strings for the lower ranges. String set violin "Early" (unwound): This string set is a so-called "equal feel" set, suitable for music before 1680. String set violin "Late" (unwound + silver)

2022年7月19日 · Do not allow your violin’s strings to become completely unwound, as this can make them susceptible to breaking, which can be dangerous due to the tensions of the strings. When a violin string breaks, it can fly in two different random directions, which can be potentially harmful to you as a violinist and anyone in the area.