One of the most interesting things they did when they modernized the Violin was to replace the Gut strings w/ Flatwound strings (like D'addario Helicore strings). Flatwound strings came as early as 1874 by hamilton, they were originally meant to replace the gut strings because they last many times as long plus the flat surface makes bowing on the string easier.
4:46 You can also use Steel strings. The Modern Violin typically uses Flatwound strings (as invented in 1874 by Hamilton) & they were originally made to replace the gut strings as they last longer, hold tune better, & the flat surface increases the contact area w/ the bow.
Thank you,Krista.
6:13 Half Step down tuning, that's very common in Rock Music too so that the high notes are easier on the voice. Zach Brown Band uses it as well.
One of the most interesting things they did when they modernized the Violin was to replace the Gut strings w/ Flatwound strings (like D'addario Helicore strings). Flatwound strings came as early as 1874 by hamilton, they were originally meant to replace the gut strings because they last many times as long plus the flat surface makes bowing on the string easier.
4:46 You can also use Steel strings. The Modern Violin typically uses Flatwound strings (as invented in 1874 by Hamilton) & they were originally made to replace the gut strings as they last longer, hold tune better, & the flat surface increases the contact area w/ the bow.
I suggest switching to Aquila F-Reds, they'll hold tune better.
So with the Baroque one you basically need to live next to a sheep farm to always have fresh strings :D
Ha! 😂
@@KristaSolarsNowadays we have Aquila F-Reds, they're Synthetic Strings that are formulated to emulate a Gut string sound.
Krista Solars
you can also use steel strings on a modern violin, way more durable.