Questions tagged [strings]
Flexible material that provides vibrations in string instruments
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Why are these guitars strung this way?
What is the reasoning and effect of the Rickenbacker 12 string turned around method of stringing up the guitar with larger strings to the left of the lighter gauge strings on a right handed guitar?
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Why does the open string oscillate when I play its corresponding fretted note on another string?
I noticed when I play for example a fretted A note on the E string, the below A string starts oscillating as well. I can observe this behaviour on all other strings. Why is this? Is this intended or ...
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What to call natural harmonics on bowed strings in speech
I was describing harmonics to a friend and it occurred to me that I don't know the convention for naming harmonics on bowed strings. I can read it in standard notation and I recognise the symbols, I ...
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Historically informed performance - Tuning
I recently attended a performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto by Nicola Benedetti and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Marin Alsop. At the end, Nicola played an encore: a version of ...
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What violin strings have the lowest tension without a bad effect on sound quality?
What violin strings have the lowest tension without effect on sound quality? I have a violin from China, it seems that strings have a too hard tension and deform the fingerboard slightly. I tune it a ...
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Stentor violin buzzes on the B note
I've got a Stentor Conservatoire violin a couple of days ago and although it sounds really nice when I try to play the B note on the A string the violin "buzzes" somehow and produces a very different ...
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Ukulele: I'm having the typical keeps-getting-untuned problem, but it's only with the lowest G String
[No Pun Intended]
I know that stringed instruments have this problem, and the Ukulele is relatively new. I'm just scared that the problem is with the bridge or the neck, but is that likely if only ...
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Optimal storage conditions for a violin
What are the optimal conditions to store my violin in? A person in my orchestra recently suffered damage to her violin due to the strings tightening and breaking the bridge and I want to ensure I can ...
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Is removing all the strings from my bass/guitar changing the sound of the instrument?
When changing the strings of my bass or guitar, I've been told that this has to be done string by string because apparently, removing all the strings brings damage to the sound of the instrument (...
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Alternatives to gut for fretting a viol(a)
I bought a beginner's viola a while back with the intention of learning some, but we never really hit off. In the meantime I rented a bass viol for a while and really enjoyed this one. Since I can no ...
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Uneven volume of guitar strings when plugged in
Ive been facing some issues when recording with my Ibanez GRG 170DX. I noticed this recently, as I got a Scarlett Solo interface. When I record my guitar, the input volume from the lower E string is ...
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Fraying violin A -string
My violin's A-string is fraying (unravelling a bit) near the bridge. Right now, my playing is a little squeaky there but nothing very noticeable. Will this get worse or is it fine to leave the string ...
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Does leaving the excess string uncut, affect the guitar's tone?
I mean negatively or positively. I have seen lots of people do that. And I saw on one place that it's just that they want to look rebely or something like that.
But, I asked this from a music teacher ...
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Problem with my new Gibson Les Paul Classic 2015
I'm italian so there may be some grammatical errors..
basically my guitar sounds really "sharp" when I play the first two strings
(E, B). By "sharp" I don't mean the tune of the guitar, the tune is ...
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Strings on guitar quickly lose tension
I have a mim fender squire. I'll be playing my guitar and over a short time my string tension loosens. I just put on some new (used) locking tuners and a better bridge. What else can I do to fix this ...
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Shouldn't the strings resonate more, if I hold them down?
So if I hold the strings down with my left hand (I'm right handed), shouldn't they resonate more? It feels like it goes away so quickly.
I am using a classical guitar (3 metal strings, 3 nylon), and ...
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String quartet practice routine
I am looking for information on how to structure a practice session for a string quartet. I read many articles online. They talk about working on intonation but hardly any information beyond scales.
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Guitar high e string breaking when tuning up new string
I've recently encountered a problem with my 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute.
A few weeks ago I replaced my set of Ernie Ball 11's with a set of 10's. All was going well until I went to tune the high ...
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Can I put nylon strings on a guitar designed for steel strings?
This is the guitar. It has no pins on the bridge. Does that mean it will work if I put nylon strings on it instead of steel strings?
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Problem with guitar bridge
I have an old classic guitar. The bridge is made of very soft wood (or it got softer after a time, no difference). The problem is that the strings bend down in places they make contact with the bridge....
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Guitar strings on bass
Would it be possible to put standard guitar strings DGBE on a bass guitar? So it can be played as a tenor guitar?
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Cause of G string on Ibanez JEM sounding dead?
My Ibanez JEM with floyd rose tremolo, this exact guitar: , has a problem with the G string.
The open string sounds out more or less properly (though it tends to go 'harmonic', which seems like it's ...
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Can you multitrack a string quartet to sound like a much larger string section?
I have several recordings that feature a small string section - quartet probably. The parts sound like they were recorded just once - you can hear the individual players.
If you were to multitrack ...
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Slide Guitar - Pressing frets before the slide
I'm very new to slide guitar playing, so this might sound like a stupid question. But I'm trying to learn this "Georgia on my mind" cover on a slide guitar, and I ran into a doubt.
Sometimes, like on ...
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G string out of tune but only when played open
So I figured out I can tune my G string just a little flat so all the frets sound in tune, except that, of course, leaves open G sounding like F#.
What should I do?
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What's the cause of a very quiet top E string on my '97 MIM Strat?
I recently got a 97 min strat,and the high e string is really quiet compared to the rest of my strings.Is there something I'm missing?Thanks.
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Fingers don't feel thinnest strings well
I learn to play acoustic guitar without a teacher, started a month ago.
I started with classic guitar and then switched to dreadnought with metallic strings.
After I developed calluses, I almost don'...
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What are the major differences between Medium and Light gauge strings on a Violin?
Are Medium gauge strings easier on the fingers?
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Four strings sounding the same
I haven't played my guitar in about a few years, I've kept it in the same place for a long time in room temperature. I cant really tell if the strings are rusted or not. But four out of six strings ...
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Bass Guitar Strings for Chordal Playing
So I play a lot of chords on bass, (I loop a progression and walk over it) my chords sound good besides the fact that my strings are outdated and kinda give them a bad tone. Does anybody have an ...
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Piano: Will my piano strings break if my cat walks on them?
I own Yamaha baby grand piano. And today, I forgot that I left it open after practising until I caught my cat treading on the strings. My cat isn't that heavy (he weighs 5kgs), but he plodded on the ...
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What is the recommended notation for bowed marimba?
I've been writing a piece for winds and marimba, and I was looking to see if there was a proper way to notate this technique. I haven't seen an answer on music forums, but have heard many pieces use ...
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Tuning My Violin High
Usually violinists tune it to G3-D4-A4-E5. I play on a Gba violin, very basic. Can I tune it to D4-G4-D5-G5? I know it sounds crazy but I play Carnatic violin and this is how all instruments are tuned....
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Leading tone for strings harmony
how to write a seventh leading tone chord for 4 part harmony for strings?.
Thank you
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Changing strings on acoustic guitar - any difference in the strings in the package?
I have bought a package of strings for my guitar. Are there any differences with the strings in the package - yes there is the nylon ones for EAD and the clear ones for GAE, but apart from that?
I ...
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Are the strings supposed to be directly over the pickups?
I just bought a Squier affinity strat and noticed that the strings do not directly go over the center of the pickups.
This is especially the case for the bridge pickups which are at an angle.
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Tuning my ukulele strings
I just got my first ukulele and as I was tuning the strings I noticed it didn't sound right. On my tuner it says e when I play the c string and c when I play the e string. Someone please tell me how ...
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Should I keep on the old strings when sending my guitar to be set up?
I need to repair the electronics on my Stratocaster, which will require me to remove the strings. I then want to get the guitar set up. Will sending a guitar to the workshop without strings affect the ...
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Breaking guitar strings too quick
Two weeks ago I spent a decent amount of cash and time replacing all the strings on my guitar. They were getting rusty and sounded dull. Since then I've been playing about two hours a day, all going ...
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Will lighter strings extend an acoustic guitar's life?
Will lighter strings extend an acoustic guitar's life?
I just sold an old acoustic I acquired in bad condition and restrung with new nut and saddle, whose bridge was beginning to lift out of the body....
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Help with string gauges for my vintage bass
I need help with my vintage 1956 Danelectro bass, its in a baritone style body and i believe its either a short or a medium scale neck. I'm just terrified of what gauge strings to give it, cause i ...
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Can a violin imitate the sound of an Erhu?
I don't know if this is "impossible" due to the different construction of the two instruments, but do you know if the violin can imitate the sound of the Chinese erhu? Here is a YouTube video for ...
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what the material made of a plain electric guitar strings?
i tried a plain nickel 80% wire on electric guitar , when i plaid it , didnt give any sound except feedback , tried stainless steel wire same result , tried steel , it gave sound but in distortion amp ...
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Do I have to replace all violin strings when E string broke?
I just received my violin 2 days ago.
My E string broke when I tuning it.
I enquired nearby musical instrument store and they only sell the whole set of strings.
So, do I have to replace all ...
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Tuning up to get All Fourths Tuning
I use a set of 10 gauge steel strings on my electric guitar and for the past few days I have been thinking of testing out the All Fourths Tuning. I was wondering if this poses a risk of breaking the ...
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In strings bowed instruments, is it possible to play a chord in two not adjacent strings?
Or would it be only possible if arpeggiated?
For example in cello, to play G string in a chord with Bb in A string (being D string on the middle)
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Is it possible to play whole notes (in Andante tempo) in bowed strings instruments?
Well, I've heard sound would faint in bowed strings instruments if note played is too long, and player runs out of bow. Is this true? and at which tempo would this occur?
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Is it possible to find strings in any integer size? [closed]
I am considering stringing my 6-string electric guitar with a series of prime gauges.
e.g. 11,13,17,29,37,47
I am looking on Ernie Ball's site and while I might be able to find the 3 thinner strings,...
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Does the cold affect Acoustic guitar strings?
We had snow the other night and I forgot to grab a box of stings I had just purchased out of the truck of my car. Do you think the cold could hurt the
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I pressed hard on the floyd rose bridge
I'm a bit new to the electric guitar domain, so I got a bit scared because when I was playing the guitar. I used the bridge to distortion the sound (I hope it's correct), and at some point I pressed a ...
