Thank you for this video. I could definitely hear the differences you were talking about. I never know when I need to change strings. I have been changing strings about every 4 - 6 months (I practice 2 - 3 hours a day), but usually I am changing them to try different strings to see how they make my violin sound. Since getting the violin (unknown strings on it when I bought it), I have tried Alphayue, Helicore, Pro Arte, and now I have Tonica's on it. I think I will try Obligato's next - I read they have a darker, mellower sound. I don't know if it's worth it to keep changinging strins - I want to buy a better violin but I'm obsessed with getting one from the 1800's and I can't really afford most of those that are authenticated and others I that aren't, I'm a bit afraid to buy - especially since there aren't many around where I live so it would be an internet perchase.
It is very interesting how much of a change there really is every time I changed my strings and yes I can hear a big change when you play this was a very interesting video thanks for sharing. :)
The new strings was singing more and a lot less effort on your part to bring out the beautiful tone. I just started learning violin from October on my own because of the lockdown where I am. I have an ok China Violin which I changed the strings to Daddario brand and it sounds so much better but the A string broke so I had to use a China string for that.... sigh... anyway I still practice almost everyday about anywhere from 1 to 3 hours if I have time. Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy the information and the effort you put into them. Cheers!
I heard the difference and it confirmed my recent string change was the right thing. They were responding as good and I didn't like the sound. I went to my lesson today and presented my problems with my teacher. I have a very powerful nice violin and she knows that and knows that it has a lot more potential. She handed me her wood bow And the difference between her bow and mine was phenomenal. So I have a very nice bow on the way :)
Now that I've practiced a lot over quarantine and (according to my teacher) made 3 years progress in 8 months, I go through strings every 5-8 weeks. I could hear the difference, and your Bruch sounds lovely!
Excellent ! Thank you so much and your description not just the sound for us to hear. Love your videos. BTW I just bought an old pre 1915 violin and the strings are probably 30 years old they were black and oxidized, but I could not wait until I could get to the city so I took rubbing alcohol to them to get that stuff off and boy it sounds great .. can hardly wait to take it to the luthier for a proper set up and of course new strings ;-)
Thank you for this video! Do you too, somedays feel like the violin almost has emotions? Like some days its randomly easy or hard to play, like if it were sad or happy sometimes
Some days i get so discouraged cause she wont play well, (my violin) even if my fingers know exactly their job and its an easy piece, but it just doesnt sound great. I almost feel like im not the onoy componet in the equation that makes music. The instrument also needs to do their part! They gotta stop being moody
I can really hear the beautiful resonance from the new strings. Now I know why I couldn't get a good violin sound. But I have a question about what you do with the old strings. Is there a way to recycle them?
interesting topic, i doubt about this a long time : bright sounding new ones vs warmed up used ones, untill now i always chose to use strings during a long time, the older they get, the more i feel home with them, but than again ...; i have a question, a question that bothers me a while already, the concrete differences between the kinds of strings, so we have : metal steel strings, wound steel strings (aluminium, silver gold ?) , synthetic gore gut, nylon , wound nylon, perlon (nylon 6) and the oldschool gut strings...(and wound gut ) , maybe i even miss some kinds of them ? now what is your opinion about the differences in sound, warmness, softness and durability ... i use to play on hard raw steel strings, once tried the synthetic gut but the A string broke after 2 weeks already (while i was not even playing ) , now they did sound softer and round, warmer, but after the A broke that quick i returned to steel..., i now bought nylon core strings but still did not put them on the violin 'cos i like the old steel string on it , eh ...important is that my girlfriend wants me to sound softer and warmer, eheheh...
You might want to try synthetic strings, perhaps Pirastro Obligato. Here are some more tips: violinlounge.com/article/top-3-violin-strings-for-a-warm-sound/
very good to know - couldn't hear any difference - I think it's because I'm hearing it through your mic, computer, your web connections, fiber optics cables, my web connections, my computer and speakers. (and hearing aids) I'm sure acoustically, there is a big difference.
So after 4 months it is good to change your strings? But after how many hours of playing would that be? Because I have played the violin for 3,5 years now. I have not changed my strings yet and since I am still learning and improving my playing, the violin still sounds better and better, despite of the old strings. So now I am a bit confused what to do.
If you’re happy and it still sounds good, just keep it that way. The hours of playing also depends on what you play and what strings you have. It’s hard to say.
Sorry if its out of topic, buf have you heard or tried the berber chin rest? I currently have a Guiarneri and it hurts me, and i tend to sit my jaw on the piece towards the tailpiece, so i tought of going with the berber cause its half centered half sided
@ 01:13 I can hear a singing. Like the voice of a young cherub. But I can't tell the difference if it's the boy or the girl. 01:45 I hear it again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗
Okay, this is a little bit an embarassing post: I do hear a difference but not very clear. My strings are more than a year on my violin now 🙈, I play appr. 45 minutes a day. My teacher did not talk about new strings and I did not think about it either. There are new strings waiting for me so next week I will ask my teacher to change them. Only than I can compare my own sound. Thanks for this video!
I'm a beginner and I'm so glad I could hear the difference! It was really interesting! Love your videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I could definitely hear the differences you were talking about. I never know when I need to change strings. I have been changing strings about every 4 - 6 months (I practice 2 - 3 hours a day), but usually I am changing them to try different strings to see how they make my violin sound. Since getting the violin (unknown strings on it when I bought it), I have tried Alphayue, Helicore, Pro Arte, and now I have Tonica's on it. I think I will try Obligato's next - I read they have a darker, mellower sound. I don't know if it's worth it to keep changinging strins - I want to buy a better violin but I'm obsessed with getting one from the 1800's and I can't really afford most of those that are authenticated and others I that aren't, I'm a bit afraid to buy - especially since there aren't many around where I live so it would be an internet perchase.
My violin is not authenticated and the maker is unknown, which made it a lot cheaper. Keep looking and you will trip over something nice one day.
I am using Obligato with gold E right now.
Nice!
Same
I was so confused when my violin was sounding dull. Turned out I wasn’t supposed to let them go for a year without changing them 😃
It is very interesting how much of a change there really is every time I changed my strings and yes I can hear a big change when you play this was a very interesting video thanks for sharing. :)
Wonderful!
The new strings was singing more and a lot less effort on your part to bring out the beautiful tone. I just started learning violin from October on my own because of the lockdown where I am. I have an ok China Violin which I changed the strings to Daddario brand and it sounds so much better but the A string broke so I had to use a China string for that.... sigh... anyway I still practice almost everyday about anywhere from 1 to 3 hours if I have time. Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy the information and the effort you put into them. Cheers!
Great to read that and welcome! :)
Yes, I heard the difference
New strings are definitely have a much clearer singing tone.
Yes!
I heard the difference and it confirmed my recent string change was the right thing. They were responding as good and I didn't like the sound. I went to my lesson today and presented my problems with my teacher. I have a very powerful nice violin and she knows that and knows that it has a lot more potential. She handed me her wood bow And the difference between her bow and mine was phenomenal. So I have a very nice bow on the way :)
Great to hear! What bow have you ordered?
My new bow is a william de Marche silver Sartorial, made in Brazil.:-)
@@lindablock9984 how is it? I follow him on Instagram and his bows look beautiful. I’m tempted to order one.
It has not arrived yet. Can hardly wait for it to arrive. It is highly recommended by those who use them.
@@lindablock9984 awesome! Let me know once you have it. I might review them.
Now that I've practiced a lot over quarantine and (according to my teacher) made 3 years progress in 8 months, I go through strings every 5-8 weeks. I could hear the difference, and your Bruch sounds lovely!
Congrats on your fast progress, Liam!
I’m a beginner and I’ve been playing for a little over a year but I haven’t replaced my strings before. How often should I replace?
Good info !
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent ! Thank you so much and your description not just the sound for us to hear. Love your videos. BTW I just bought an old pre 1915 violin and the strings are probably 30 years old they were black and oxidized, but I could not wait until I could get to the city so I took rubbing alcohol to them to get that stuff off and boy it sounds great .. can hardly wait to take it to the luthier for a proper set up and of course new strings ;-)
Thank you for this video! Do you too, somedays feel like the violin almost has emotions? Like some days its randomly easy or hard to play, like if it were sad or happy sometimes
Yes, certainly! He has his moods!
Some days i get so discouraged cause she wont play well, (my violin) even if my fingers know exactly their job and its an easy piece, but it just doesnt sound great. I almost feel like im not the onoy componet in the equation that makes music. The instrument also needs to do their part! They gotta stop being moody
@@cassandraloki2846 in the end it’s just us having a bad day, but it sometimes seems to be the instrument.
I can really hear the beautiful resonance from the new strings. Now I know why I couldn't get a good violin sound. But I have a question about what you do with the old strings. Is there a way to recycle them?
I know Warchal has a recycling program, but I'm not aware Pirastro has one.
interesting topic, i doubt about this a long time : bright sounding new ones vs warmed up used ones, untill now i always chose to use strings during a long time, the older they get, the more i feel home with them, but than again ...; i have a question, a question that bothers me a while already, the concrete differences between the kinds of strings, so we have : metal steel strings, wound steel strings (aluminium, silver gold ?) , synthetic gore gut, nylon , wound nylon, perlon (nylon 6) and the oldschool gut strings...(and wound gut ) , maybe i even miss some kinds of them ? now what is your opinion about the differences in sound, warmness, softness and durability ... i use to play on hard raw steel strings, once tried the synthetic gut but the A string broke after 2 weeks already (while i was not even playing ) , now they did sound softer and round, warmer, but after the A broke that quick i returned to steel..., i now bought nylon core strings but still did not put them on the violin 'cos i like the old steel string on it , eh ...important is that my girlfriend wants me to sound softer and warmer, eheheh...
You might want to try synthetic strings, perhaps Pirastro Obligato. Here are some more tips: violinlounge.com/article/top-3-violin-strings-for-a-warm-sound/
very good to know - couldn't hear any difference - I think it's because I'm hearing it through your mic, computer, your web connections, fiber optics cables, my web connections, my computer and speakers. (and hearing aids) I'm sure acoustically, there is a big difference.
Yes, that all changes the sound.
So after 4 months it is good to change your strings?
But after how many hours of playing would that be?
Because I have played the violin for 3,5 years now.
I have not changed my strings yet and since I am still learning and improving my playing, the violin still sounds better and better, despite of the old strings.
So now I am a bit confused what to do.
If you’re happy and it still sounds good, just keep it that way. The hours of playing also depends on what you play and what strings you have. It’s hard to say.
@@violinlounge OK, I will do that! Thank you!
Sorry if its out of topic, buf have you heard or tried the berber chin rest? I currently have a Guiarneri and it hurts me, and i tend to sit my jaw on the piece towards the tailpiece, so i tought of going with the berber cause its half centered half sided
Chinrests are very personal. It will be great for some and not for others, so the only way to find out is to try.
@ 01:13 I can hear a singing. Like the voice of a young cherub.
But I can't tell the difference if it's the boy or the girl. 01:45 I hear it again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗
🤣 it’s Victor there
Oh, now I know it's not me, it's the strings! 😎
Hahaha, hurray!
My opinion is that the old string sound more clearer, but a little dry. The new one sound more brighter but I will shoose the older.
Génial 👍
My life has changed!!!! I've been wondering what's wrong hahaha
Yay!
Maybe it's also time for me to change the strings. I have got a really nice violin and a very very expensive bow. So I don't think it's their problem.
Changing the strings can definitely help a lot. Maybe even try a different type or brand.
Okay, this is a little bit an embarassing post: I do hear a difference but not very clear. My strings are more than a year on my violin now 🙈, I play appr. 45 minutes a day. My teacher did not talk about new strings and I did not think about it either. There are new strings waiting for me so next week I will ask my teacher to change them. Only than I can compare my own sound. Thanks for this video!
Curious to read what difference you'll notice :).
@@violinlounge I think the new strings sound a little 'sharper', more stable??
@@thisbevanleeuwen-vandenber4242 exactly!
1:13 MEOWWW
I think the child gave a clear opinion on the strings ...
What child is this? 😅