Prelude violin strings are manufactured using a solid steel core. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Prelude is the educator’s preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value.

Scaled to fit 1/2 size violin with a playing length of 11 1/2 inches (290mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. Packaged in uniquely-designed sealed pouches providing unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion.

1/2 size violin with a playing length of 11 1/2 inches (290mm)
Medium tension
Solid steel core optimized to create the warmest-sounding student strings available
Educator’s preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability
All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry