• Your String Questions Answered

  • Dec 19 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

Your String Questions Answered

  • Summary

  • 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/ ~~ Host Laurel Thomsen's info and links: For more information and info about my performances, recordings, and teaching, please visit my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laurelthomsen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To check out my Violin Geek Blog, the companion to the podcast, sharing tips, insight and inspiration since 2007, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laurelthomsen.com/violin-geek-blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have a violin, viola, fiddle, music biz, or practice related question or topic you’d like to have covered on the Violin Geek podcast or in the blog, have someone you'd like me to interview, or have a story or insight to share, please send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurel@laurelthomsen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Also, please reach out if you’d like to inquire about online violin, viola, or fiddle lessons with me via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom. You're also welcome to post your success story, comments, or suggestions to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurelthomsenmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Happy Practicing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/violingeek/support
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