D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 Scale, Light Tension
The D'Addario Prelude Violin String Set, 4/4 scale, Light Tension, is purpose-built for students who are building technique and confidence on the violin. With a 4/4 scale and a playing length of 13 inches (328 mm), these strings are tailored to standard student instruments, delivering a comfortable, reliable setup as beginners progress.
- Solid steel core optimized to produce the warmest-sounding student strings available, helping young players hear a rich, expressive tone from their first notes.
- Light tension eases finger pressure and bow control, making it gentler on developing hands while still delivering solid projection and responsiveness.
- Educator’s preferred choice for student strings, balancing a warm, inviting tone with long-lasting durability and economical pricing for classroom use.
- Durable and dependable designed to withstand the routine wear of practice and school environments, so students can focus on learning rather than instrument setup.
- Made in the USA with the industry’s strictest quality controls—designed, engineered, and manufactured to ensure consistent tone, intonation, and reliability.
Who this is for: beginner and early-intermediate violinists who want a welcoming, easy-to-play sound that supports accurate intonation and expressive bowing, along with teachers and schools seeking a dependable, cost-effective string option for classrooms. The Prelude set helps students develop proper technique without fighting the instrument, paving the way for enjoyable practice and steady improvement.
Why it matters: a warm tone and forgiving playability are essential as students learn vibrato, bow control, and shifting. This 4/4 Prelude set provides a comfortable, consistent baseline that makes it easier for new players to hear musical results from every practice session.
