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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 quality. Also, strings made of some materials stay in tune longer and often last longer than others. The three most common types of violin stringsare 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. Read the rest of this entry »