Ever wondered what strings might help your instrument sound warmer? Brighter? Louder? Softer? Should you try gut strings? Is there a difference between synthetic and composite strings? What about all metal strings, and do different types of metals make a difference? What about different gauges, or tensions for that matter? How should you best care for your strings, and when should you change them? In this episode, host Laurel Thomsen answers your questions about strings, arming you with more knowledge to make an informed choice to balance your instrument tone and get the most out of your strings.
Show Notes:
Intro/outro music "Twisted Gypsy":
On Bandcamp https://danandlaurel.bandcamp.com/track/twisted-gypsy
On Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/twisted-gypsy/1638382778?i=1638383086
On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0m8Eyt7v3Y3yCc3mLh9evc?si=fb54f4e9713c4215
Quinn Violins custom packs (not as customizable as in the past, but still cool) https://www.quinnviolins.com/custom-string-sets-violin.html
Laurel's video about how to put on strings https://youtu.be/Hfr8b0tgcdY
String tone chart https://fiddlershop.com/pages/violin-string-comparison?srsltid=AfmBOoryJyuoWXeDNYE-8LdNfnYSheSSlWhkF0XRGvyfiqXsZyisD5sX
String identification chart https://www.violin-strings.com/buying-guides/colored-string-identification/?srsltid=AfmBOooV11YidNNnpScx63oIXRcIFD-OGDowA5kinDD0iyfm7mQ2TuZW
Kun Seven shoulder rest review https://youtu.be/4zq1-E0ZjLg
Violin Geek blog https://www.laurelthomsen.com/violin-geek-blog/
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Happy Practicing!
