Why I LOVE Pirastro Strings - and why YOU should too!

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Why I LOVE Pirastro Strings - and why YOU should too!

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So I needed to replace the current strings I have on my violin as they are dead and the sound is flat.
Upon receiving them, I thought I would make you a video on my rationale behind why I like certain strings and why I choose them, plus of course, a few extra nuggets of info thrown in there for good measure.
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Below are the links to the videos and resources I mention in the video in order as I mention them:
1.
‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX
‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle
2.
My Patreon page: / theonlinepianotutor I release violin sheet music arrangements with a back catalog of around 800 sheets of music and growing. Blog posts and videos. Backing tracks that accompany some of the sheet music. This content is ONLY available on Patreon.
3.
String changing videos:
- 'Electric violin strings change': • How do you change stri...
- 'How to know when your strings need changing': • WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR ST...
- 'How I change my violin' #1: • How I Change My Violin...
- 'How I change my violin' #2: • How I Change My Violin...
- 'Don't be scared to tune your violin': • Don't Be Scared To Tun... this technically isn't a string changing video, but there are some VERY helpful tips in there for when you change strings.
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Where I bought my strings from UK: www.thestringz...
Links to all the strings on Amazon in case anyone prefers to buy from here:
PIRASTRO OLIVS:
🇺🇸amzn.to/2nni10L
🇬🇧amzn.to/2mpeyi7
PIRASTRO OBLIGATOS:
🇺🇸amzn.to/2o6iSDj
🇬🇧amzn.to/2o5i8hJ
PIRASTRO PASSIONE:
🇺🇸amzn.to/2mxV7DF
🇬🇧amzn.to/2nqfCSP
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'Everything you need to know about strings Part 1': • Everything you ever wa...
'All about string brands Part 2': • What strings should yo...
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The PDF sheets from 'The StringZone': / why-i-love-and-48372433
Their bow approval service: www.thestringz...
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The Fiddlerman violin, viola, cello, and bow etc trial scheme: fiddlershop.co...
8.
Me choosing and picking a violin bow for a student: • Choosing A Violin Bow!...
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My '1-30 VIOLIN COURSE' VIDEO & BOOK LINKS:
The first 10 lessons are totally FREE and all downloadable printouts & mp3s are free for you to see whether you like my teaching style and course before carrying on and purchasing.
START YOUR VIOLIN JOURNEY HERE, WITH THE FIRST 10 LESSONS FOR FREE!
Click on the pdf that says 'START HERE' first: www.onlineviol...
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My violin course is the only course available on the internet like it.
It 100% GUARANTEES to take you from a complete beginner to an accomplished intermediate level! I realise this is a bold statement, but it's tried and tested and I fully stand by it.
All the lessons come with downloadable only books as well as videos (linked in the books) which makes it the only interactive course of its kind out there!
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RECOMMENDED VIOLINS:
Fiddlerman violins are the only violins I currently recommend. You can choose the violin to suite you depending on your budget. Remember the cheaper you go (buying rubbish from Amazon for example), the worse the violin will be (garbage most likely) and the HARDER it will be to learn - which is why Fiddlerman violins are an excellent beginners choice:
- bit.ly/2TCgWk1
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL:
1. How To Hold The Bow: • How To Hold A Violin B...
2. How To Hold The Violin: • How To Hold The Violin...
3. How To Rosin The Bow: • How To Rosin The Bow.....
4. How To Tune The Violin: • How To Tune Your Violi...
5. How To Stop Hitting Other Strings: • 6 Ways To Stop Hitting...
6. Play Like A Pro In 30 Lessons: • Become a violin pro in...

Пікірлер: 44

@codexone2194 3 жыл бұрын

I am currently in the process of finding a suitable string combination for my 100 year old German violin. I had a set of Obligatos and really liked them on it. I am currently playing on a set of Aricores. Next on the list that I want to try is Violinos. I am def staying with Pirastro! I really like their strings :)

@valentinradulovic7333 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing violin for 4 years so far and began with your videos from my first year…the videos have been extremely helpful. I’ve watched a good majority of them and I appreciate the detail you go through with each topic. Your teaching technique is a gift which increased my confidence in playing along with the techniques. I can’t thank you enough!!

@bucknuts6762 3 жыл бұрын

as always very informative information from the best professional Violin Tutor on the Web

@starry1675 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this, I just realized I haven’t changed my strings in... 4 years 😳🙈 i hadn’t even thought of it.... time for some new strings 😄

@danielphendarko2651 3 жыл бұрын

4 YEARS!!!!!?????? you definitely need new strings

@ijerry1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alison - I have just bought a set of Obligatos - excellent for my violin and style - nice warm sound and very even right up the range - love them!

@iggyzorro2406 3 жыл бұрын

helpful as always - thankyou. btw - exceptions, not executions. one is an anomaly, one is a firing squad - lol. but seriously, I needed some insight on what strings to use for replacement and after studying your old video got Pirastro Tonicas. But as you say, between players and instruments, there are almost infinite variables. On my violin, there were totally tinny sounding. Went back to Dominants and love the full rich ring they create. Stay safe.

@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative. It is much appreciated!

@liamderosa2157 3 жыл бұрын

Pirastros are my fav too. I use Evah Pirazzis on my violin, sometimes alternating to the Gold Label E, and Obligatos on my viola, sometimes alternating to a different A (I am still in the process of trying As).

@masterchief586 3 жыл бұрын

Alison very interesting as always love, cheers 🍻 👍

@deadmanswife3625 3 жыл бұрын

My skills are nowhere near at the stage where I need to worry about changing strings yet good to know what to look forward to in the future

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Its got nothing to do with skills, but whether your strings must be changed. If they are dead and need changing then they need changing. This is especially important as a beginner as you will already be fighting against dead strings and trying to eliminate the scratching caused by said dead strings - thus making things 10 times harder for yourself.

@deadmanswife3625 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor ok

@sting1111 3 жыл бұрын

Just put tonicas on our two violins and wow! The tone is amazing. I can’t believe I kept those horrible student stock strings on for 5 months. I should have listened to Alison sooner...Embarrassing lol! Thank you!..Furthermore I would advise those buying a Stentor 2, immediately swap the strings to Pirastro Tonicas. The Stentor is solid instrument but it is shipped with crappy steel strings which are pretty hard on tender little fingers.

@Calamity8 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@Man_Cave 8 ай бұрын

Interesting. Allison seems to keep getting more lovely with age.

@cool-jg2050 2 жыл бұрын

What about Pirazzi violin strings? I have a E.R. Pfettzner violin?

@Lochlannach661 Жыл бұрын

I can relate to characterizing violin tone as male or female. I have a lste 1800s E. Martin amati copy (my profile pic) that's very soft, and not so loud which I would characterize as female, and then I have a Louis Lowendal strad copy that's an absolute cannon when it comes to volume, which I would characterize as male.

@zeniktorres4320 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered Dominant strings, but they sent the light strings. They are aluminium wound except the G. The tension on the lights are 19kg and on the mediums its 21.4kg. Haven't tried them yet.

@SanderSmit77 3 жыл бұрын

I put Prelude strings on my second violin. The other is a Stentor Student II and has Pirastro Tonica strings, but I think I like the Prelude strings more I think. They are steel core where the Pirastro are synthetic core strings, but they don’t sound metallic at all, they are very warm and nice and easy to play. Did you ever try the Prelude’s? They are very affordable too!

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

I have never used Preludes personally as they wouldnt suit my violin, but I have heard they are good strings.

@mahdi5802 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your helpful video. I have a question. I wonder how can I keep the rhythm without a metronome?

@emjeezmusic7603 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question pls? Why dominant is less recommending than Tonica, what makes it sound bad? I use Dominant strings on my Violin for 2 months now i really like it actually but im not sure to Tonica strings because Tonica don't last long than dominant since dominant is well know to last longer than Tonica... I haven't try the Tonica yet.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 2 жыл бұрын

Dominants used to be nice sounding, bt they changed their formula a few years back and now, they are (in my opinion) not that great for the money and what they used to be. Tonicas are brighter and more open and suit cheaper student quality violins that may sound a little 'muffled' and poor due to the low quality of them.

@davidhale1568 2 жыл бұрын

The Daddario Zyex work well on my lion head violin when combined with a gold E seems to cut through well when playing with other instruments in Scottish,Scandinavian and Balkan types of music. I’m also baffled as has been previously mentioned, you still look the same as the Video I first watched eight years ago how do you do that🙂

@hilltoppublicschoolpunali1615 3 жыл бұрын

Nice information...Plz make vlog mam

@lu0844 3 жыл бұрын

Just yesterday I had to change strings, only the aluminum winding on the A string had worn out so I decided to change em all, it had been a year, but haven't played as much... I went from olive to piranito ugh I don't know if I'll be able to stand the sound piranito make... I'll give them a chance to break in...

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Strings can take a good 2-4 weeks to break in before the true sound comes through.

@nandinibehl1887 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Alison, I want to ask a very important question. I was reading somewhere on internet that playing violins generate a loud amount of sound which can result in permanent damage of ear .This is typically worse in left ear(ear near the instrument) .Alison ,u have been playing violin for almost 30 years .I was shocked to read this news. Mam do we need to use some ear plugs like that when we play our instrument. Mam please guide us .This is really very important question

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

This is not true. I do not know of any violinists anywhere in the world with ear damage from the violin. It is simply not loud enough for any damage.

@williambradford3627 3 жыл бұрын

re you familiar with Gliga violins? If so would you care to give me your opinion. Thank you!!

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

I have never played them. If the company send me some to review, then I will gladly do so.

@holacrayola9209 3 жыл бұрын

I dont know why but you are really cute, great vídeo!!!! Do you think Gewa violins are great? Thank u!!!

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of them.

@shipsahoy1793 3 жыл бұрын

Alison what the heck? You look 10 years younger all of a sudden .. what the bloody hell have you done girl? I need some of that secret elixer! 🤣😘👨🏻 Pirastro😎

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Oh stop it you 🤣

@shipsahoy1793 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor 😉🤣🤣🤣👨🏻

@LordCarmesimXXVII 8 ай бұрын

I also prefer Pirastro strings. When I make more bow pressure, they hold it, when I play very softy, the sound doesn't fail. Phrasing works. With Thomastik strings, it's not the same. They don't seem to adapt to my changes in bow pressure as easily and the response seems off.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 8 ай бұрын

Agree. Thomastik strings (Dominants especially) have really changed over the years. Those used to be good strings, but they must have changed something in/on them as they dont sound or play well at all.

@LordCarmesimXXVII 8 ай бұрын

@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Yet they claim that they haven't changed the original formula, since its release 50 years ago.

@TheOnlineViolinTutor 8 ай бұрын

Indeed, I agree... its a mystery... 🤔

@Ghabby_ 7 ай бұрын

Agree! I played on Dominant in 2009/2011, and just recently started playing again. I loved them back then but the new set I got is just not the same and I hate them. Ordered some Obligatos and can't wait for them to arrive