D'ADDARIO SET OF STRINGS FOR PRELUDE VIOLA "SHORT SCALE" MEDIUM TENSION
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Designed for "Short Scale" viola: total length of 33 to 35.6 cm and neck length of 330 mm (13").
- Medium Tension intended to meet the needs of the vast majority of violists, offering a balanced playing feel.
- Pure steel core : excellent bow response and good stability against temperature and humidity variations.
- Individual waterproof pouches for enhanced protection against elements causing corrosion.
Manufacturer Information
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Prelude: A Pedagogical Benchmark in the D'Addario Range
D'Addario Prelude strings are recognized as a preferred choice by many teachers thanks to a particularly effective compromise: warm tone, appreciable longevity, and an excellent value for money. A reliable solution for confidently equipping a study viola in the "Short Scale" format.
Intended Use and Musician Profile
This set is ideally suited for beginners and intermediate players seeking consistent, stable strings that are easy to vibrate. It is perfect for daily practice (lessons, school orchestra, home playing) and adapts well to classical and educational repertoires, where attack precision and bow response are essential.
Sound Characteristics
Thanks to their pure steel core, Prelude strings offer a clear response and good projection, while aiming for an extremely warm character for study strings. Their stability against changes in humidity and temperature helps maintain consistent feel, a real advantage for progressing with a "Short Scale" instrument.
Technical specifications
| Format | 3/4 | Category | Alto |
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | ||
| Instrument | viola | Response | excellent bow response |
| Compatible total viola length | 33 to 35.6 cm | Sound goal | warmest possible tone for study strings |
| Compatible neck length | 330 mm (13") | Packaging | individual waterproof pouches |
| Optimization | designed to suit the needs of the vast majority of players | Protection | enhanced protection against elements causing corrosion |
| Core | pure steel | Design and manufacturing | USA |
| Behavior | insensitive to temperature and humidity changes | Quality control | subjected to the industry's most stringent quality controls |
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Questions frequently asked
Are these strings compatible with a 3/4 viola?
This set is designed for a 3/4 size viola, with a fingerboard length of 330 mm (13"). It includes four strings with ball-end attachment.
What skill level are the Prelude Short Scale Medium strings suitable for?
The medium tension and pure steel core are aimed at beginners as well as intermediate players. The bow response is designed for daily pedagogical use.
What sound do Prelude viola strings produce?
The pure steel core delivers a clear response and good projection. The design targets a particularly warm tone within the student string category.
Are Prelude strings resistant to temperature changes?
They are reported to be insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity, ensuring consistent playing feel.
How are the strings protected against corrosion?
Each string is packaged in an individual airtight pouch. This packaging provides enhanced protection against elements that cause corrosion. The design and manufacturing take place in the United States.
