Geni Swing Guitars

String Set

The E string on the violin is a double edged sword. It is the source of both our sweetest, but also our screechiest, moments. Although most E strings are made of steel, they are certainly not created equal. Thomastick-Infeld Dominant Strings are a workhorse set, but the E string is famous for being the weak link. What most of us look for in a great E string is a round, robust, and strong but not shrill, sweet but not soft sound, that carries in a hall and sings in the practice room.

While the Pirastro Gold Label is also a solid choice, especially when paired with a set of Dominants, the Jargar E has a certain magical quality. Its sweet ring and depth of sound are a joy to hear under the ear.

This E string is known to be a favorite of soloists, particularly in its forte gauge. For instance, Hilary Hahn is known to use a Jargar forte. The fote gauge is higher in tension and generally requires a violin that is able to tolerate more tension without the sound becoming "tight" and "forced." While it is tempting to want to try the same strings used by the soloists, it is also important to remember that they are playing on the finest instruments in the world, which are generally able to tolerate the tense strings necessary for optimal projection. Hence, an ordinary Jargar string, rather than a forte, may suit your violin perfectly, while a forte may "squash" the sound.

Retailing around $5-6 dollars, this is not an expensive item but it is often back ordered, so be prepared to try several stores in order to locate one that has this string in stock.

Lisa Ann Berman, M.M.
Masters of Music in Violin Performance, Yale School of Music http://www.simplyviolin.com

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