With my experience I find that thomastik superflexible violin string is best than other brands I use it in (acoustic/ electric) same time. Clear sound quick tuning, long lasting. I recommend it especially for those who using piezoelectric bridge
How did you like them after using them for a while? I’m looking into which strings to buy and thought these would be good for me. Also, why use a different e string? Just curious as I’m a beginner.
Good point. It came with four finetuners because the pegs are a pain to use. It's hard to keep them stay in place, they get loose easily. I knew about the weight, but not about the sound. Does it make a big difference to only have a finetuner on the E string? And how about different types of wood for the tailpiece?
Another option if you want to eliminate finetuners as much as possible but like to be able to tune more precisely, you can also try these tuning pegs called "Wittner Finetune Geared pegs". They are - as the name says - geared which makes them tune 8:1 instead of 1:1 :)
This isn't a fair comparison... the evah pirazzi strings are at least a year old. But I wouldn't want to buy a new set just for a video either. I can tell a big difference though. The old strings sounded so dull and unreasonant, which was the opposite of the new strings.
Hi, the video wasn't meant to be a comparison between the two, but focussed on the new strings. And hearing the difference between the old and the new can be insightful. And I didn't buy these strings just for this video, these will be my strings for the next (half) year. It seemed a nice idea to me to review them and make a video about it. And yes, they sound sl fresh compared to the old strings. Strings get bad so slow you often don't notice it until they're dead. 😋
Glad to hear that! And they will probably sound their best in a week or 2-3. My next video will be a cover of Crystallize. I'll record it in 2 weeks or so.
I use thomastik-infeld dominant strings for my violin and viola. Marijke, if you want really rich and resonant strings all of the strings from the thomastik-infeld strings company (which makes dominant strings) are very rich and resonant If you want to learn more about the strings from thomastik-infeld if you get a pack, on the back of the package it says the tone (warm or bright), focus, playability, and tension. Other famous strings that they make are vision and peter infeld. Here is the website to buying/browsing their strings: www.thomastik-infeld.com/
Marijke, why do you use four of the fine tuners you use? The fine tuners you have can mute your violin, but if you want four fine tuners, you can get a plastic or carbon fiber or metal tailpiece with 4 integrated fine tuners that will NOT mute your violin.
Yes, both strings are perfect for electric violin. If you add with delay, reverb&equalizer effects the sound will be like saxophone or trumpet(depend with the violin pick up).👍👍👍
I used before a set of Brazilian strings called Mauro Calixto, it sounds a bit like Zyex, warmer and darker, perhaps because they are thicker strings, I don't know. Now I'm using Pirastro Tonica and I didn't like it very much. The sound is very loud and bright, and it got louder and brighter after my violin came back from the luthier. Loved the video and I'm anxious to see a Crystallize video!!
It's nice to experiment with strings and discovering what sound you prefer. 😊 I think these will be completely settled in after a few more weeks. I'm excited to make a cover video of Crystallize! It wil be online in March. ☺
The new set sounds quite warm! The brand is known mostly on guitars; I use the D'addario XL (bass guitar) set and it sounds & feels great for my playing techniques:))))
you have the right strings ;) when you look at this video at the end you see that she has a green on the end just like you. She has at the End Black, yello green an red :D
I use an Evah Pirazzi Gold G string now (wound with gold, but there's a silver option too) and I love it! Even warmer G strings are Obligato and Violino. Helicore strings are quite bright sounding though, so pairing them with a very warm G string could make your violin sound a bit unbalanced.
I was looking for Lindsey violin strings too,but I didn't know where to find it😹,sound of zyex is more better than the old one , thank you so much, your videos helped me a lot💙🌸
I would reccomemd buying an another pair of Evah Pirazzis, they are much more popular in the classical violin community. Evah Pirazzi gives you much more resonance and quality of the intonation...
@@MarijkeViolin i had tonicas before and than i didnt play for 3/4 years and i just started palying again and now im just binging different string vids to find some warm strings to replace my 3 year old strings. tho zyrex are a bit outside my budget.
All synthetic core strings tend to take a while to settle in. The Vision strings I'm using on my viola started out sounding harsh and metallic, took two days to become even barely acceptable, and took 10 or 11 days of daily use to lose that metallic edge. String crossing was especially difficult at first because the strings tended to ring too much, like your Zyex G string, but got much easier as the strings settled. Looks like you're starting to see why so many high-level string players, including Lindsey Sterling, prefer mixed string sets! It's even more true on viola and cello, where very few professionals use a full set of the same brand, and some even mix three or four brands. If you're comfortable with it, experiment a little with the possibilities of playing in a higher position on a lower string to get a different sound quality. It's especially striking when each string has a really distinct sound, like the set you've just installed. My current viola string set is Vision C-G-D, Larsen A. I used Dominant for all strings for a long time after I started playing viola, changed my A string to Larsen in 2009 or 2010, and changed my other three strings to Vision two months ago.
I loved using the Obligato strings in my violin, but I had a gold steel E rather than the standard silver E as my ears couldn’t cope with having a bright sounding E string. I started off using a set of Dominants but with the gold steel Obligato E, but I much preferred the full set of Obligato’s with the gold steel E xx
I might try Obligatos next time. Thanks for your advice on the E string! And I think most people start with Dominants because they're so allround and good value for money.
The Dominant strings are a good set of strings to start off with. The Obligato strings are similar to Dominants, but a lot nicer to play. They also don’t sound as gutsy as the Dominants on the lower strings. You still get a gutsy tone with the Obligato strings, but they produce a smoother and mellow sound. Another thing I found helpful was to research different brands of strings and read reviews that way you might something else that may want to try, or a combination you fancy trying. At the end of it all your still learning what does and doesn’t work for you and your violin, because each learner/ player has different preferences for themselves and their instruments. Keep up the good work xx
Maybe a mix and match set would be an option for you :) Personally, I’d still go for something like Pirastro Eudoxa (gut) or Obligato or Larsen Tzigane. More complex sound.
I wanted to try the obligato strings too but I chose the Larsen Tzigane. I actually put them on today and I already love how the e string sounds, clear but warm at the same time. I don’t have an opinion yet on the lower strings because they’re still settling in.
I know, it's an older video, but still wanted to tune in on the strings-matter =) First, I think the strings need to match the instrument, so it is always a little bit trying and error (expensive hobby wasn't already expensive enough, right?). It is incredible though, what a difference in sound only the strings can make. I experienced that on my first 100€-violin-set, which obviously came with cheap garbage-strings. I put on thomastik dominant strings and that created a bigger difference in sound than going from cheap nylon-haired to a more expensive horse-haired bow. My current instrument still has the strings the luthier I bought it from put on it and I have no idea what kind they are. I am curious though about the obligato (pirastro) strings and if I ever have that kind of money to spare on a new set of strings, I'll definitely give them a try. Maybe also interesting for you, if you are still searching!
Hmm, I might give this a try. i have Fiddlerman Strings on my violin right now which are plenty warm, but don't project well, and I already have a Helicore E String somewhere around here, so I just need the 3 Zyex. My violin is bright and I'm always looking for ways to warm it up.
Update, I now use Prim medium G string, Chromcor D & A strings, and a Superflexible #9 E string. I am looking into trying Helicore strings when these strings go bad. Anybody have any advice on these strings for me before I try them? (I play fiddle music if that helps at all :)
Interesting ..Thanks .. I used to use Gut strings on my really old Violin but have put a set of Dominant synthetic core strings ..they sound ok ..the medium seem beast ..its hard to get Gut string these days ..nice video ..Thanks
michaelreaper666 what are you talking about? There’s lovely gut strings left and right! Pirastro Chorda are unwound gut strings and they aren’t even that expensive.
I think we all keep on searching for strings we like. Experimenting is really fun! I hear gut strings are the best choice for warmth, but they don't last long and get out of tune easily. That's why I didn't look into gut strings.
What you need to understand electric violins and acoustic violins are not exactly the same. Different violence take different strings you can have two acoustic violins and almost identical but one will play better with one string rather than the other. Instruments have characteristics like people but electric violins tend to take a little bit different sound so they use different strings playing acoustic violin will not sound like her electric keep that in mind please
Well here’s my thought. Didn’t she have these on here electric violins? So that would make bit of a difference since it’s your acoustic you put them on? The don’t sound bad though. I currently have helicore on mine and a pro- arte on my A string since it broke and I nobody had the helicore in stock at the time. I haven’t had the privilege of getting to go through to many strings but eventually I’ll get there I hope. That’s why I’m trying to put up videos on my channel again. Maybe we can play together one day. Keep up awesome videos.
Hi, I have only used the Zyex + Helicore E on my acoustic. Lindsey uses them on all her violins by the way. I'd love to try more strings, and look for an even warmer sound. Who knows we could play together one day, you can join my international string collab this Summer if you like, it's a collab in which everyone can join in. 🙂
For violin, it's basically thomastik-infeld Dominants (G, D - silver / aluminum, A string) medium. I saw a lot in my youth orchestra back in the day use Evah Pirazzis for all string except E string. Dominants as just used a lot because it's very cost effective and just tried and true. Evah Pirazzis are a bit pricier. E string it's basically goldbrokat, pirastro gold label e, and jargar forte e.
Marijke plays you’re right...hmm maybe she is sponsored by D’addario? Meaning she maybe get’s free strings? Since that would probably be the reason why she is advertising the strings saying she uses these strings. Just like Yamaha! She is sponsored by Yamaha so on their website she also talks about the violin she uses. And lucky she is because she gets free custom violins which she uses for her tour! :o I think it was one she got which she used for the shatter me tour.
Could be a sponsorship, yes. Smart, because it made me buy them. 😋 She already had a Yamaha long before she got famous, but it could still be a sponsorship.
wow those strings sound so nice!!! your virbrato sounds waaay better with these strings for some reason. i have also a rental violin but i didn't know you were aloud to replace the strings? i dont have enough money for those strings anyway haha. maybe when i have my own violin!
Yes they are nice! Unfortunately they are very loud and my violin is already very loud, so I am back to my old Dominants now because my ears started to hurt because of the volume. Yes I can ofcourse replace the strings, but I kept the previous ones, they are going back on it when I return this violin.
ahh thats too bad! maybe you can use them on a electric violin since they are a bit quieter (: and that's logical haha i just hadn't thought about it! thanks for the reply!
Yes, they last a whole 5 months. And how do we know what we receive from amazon or ebay is the real thing? There is a lot counterfeit items all over the web and in stores. I installed a set of Prim last month that was not much different than the 8 months old cheap preludes that came with the violin.
Hi there! It actually takes about 90 seconds to produce a single violin string (following 6 months to 2 years of research and development, plus constant process improvement). That single string involves 4 - 7 different parts (unless it's a simple steel E), assembled in a very particular process, to sound just right. When you buy strings on Amazon, you can trust that they're the real thing, but we NEVER recommend purchasing from eBay. Often the strings that arrive are not what you ordered. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us at cr-bowed@daddario.com
Hi,, Do you live in a climate where the humidity in your house is lacking in the wintertime ? I live in the northeastern US, and find that I need to saturate a DampIt and put it in the violin every single day, sometimes even twice a day if the weather is bad enough outside, and that solved the peg slipping tendencies. Your violin needs to stay hydrated to perform its best, no different than people, haha. As far as the tailpieces go, ebony is usually the way to go, and as for the tuners, I prefer the added convenience of them, since the tuning of the violin is sensitive to the humidity changes, even if it's not radical enough to cause peg slipping. A composite tailpiece with integrated tuners is typically very low mass, but will give your violin and strings a less warm, mellow, and sweet sound comparatively, than a good ebony piece with only one tuner. My viola has an ebony tailpiece with 4 independent removable tuners, and I like the sound it produces, but I'm not sure how that would change without the tuners. I feel that the difference won't outweigh the convenience at my level of competence, but I suspect that the effect might be a little more resonance, but the extent of the sound differences may depend on the bridge, the strings, and the violin itself.
String choice really doesn't matter as much when you are using a bunch of electronic effects. I can't really even tell what Lindsey's violin actually sounds like.
On an electric violin, it indeed doesn't really matter, however bright and loud usually are a good choice. On an acoustic, it makes a huge difference though.
@@MarijkeViolin unless you are running that acoustic through tons of effects like Lindsey does. Most violinists who use a lot of effects prefer using steel strings for response time and playability. Helicores are often the choice. For acoustic instruments, evahs are usually the choice for soloists though some use Pi or dominants or obligatos. You can tell from Lindsey's choice that she intentionally is choosing strings based on playability and response time rather than tone. Her play style doesn't really focus on dynamics anyway and is more rhythm based.
I too am an adult beginner and have played other instruments professionally. This was one of her earlier posts and she is way better than me now. Plus she has such an likable personality. Attitude means so much when learning a new instrument.
I can tell you exactly why Lindsey Stirling plays these strings: It's because the warm, somewhat fuzzy and muddled sound of the Helicores help her gloss over tons of bad intonation. Stirling is a hack. Nice video, but truth be told, your instrument doesn't sound very good either. Hollow on the lower strings, dull on the upper ones. It's how many old, not quite elite instruments sound. A violin is not a viola. ;)
In the end, I don't like the Zyex strings. On my good violin I have now they indeed sounded hollow. I prefer Tonica and Evah Pirazzi Gold. And it's true that Lindsey Stirling messes up sometimes during performances, but I really don't mind about that. I love what she does. And I don't listen to her music to hear perfection, but to hear amazing music.
With my experience I find that thomastik superflexible violin string is best than other brands I use it in (acoustic/ electric) same time. Clear sound quick tuning, long lasting. I recommend it especially for those who using piezoelectric bridge
People are terrible geeze... some of these comments... thanks for the review it was very helpful keep up the hard work
That's very sweet, thank you. 🙂❤
I agree.
Thank you for the wonderful review!
How did you like them after using them for a while? I’m looking into which strings to buy and thought these would be good for me. Also, why use a different e string? Just curious as I’m a beginner.
A brighter high strong will just allow it to shine even more. I don’t think it’s necessary but it is popular.
I believe that you should change your tailpiece because those fine tuners are heavy and can keep your violins sound from the best it can be.
Good point. It came with four finetuners because the pegs are a pain to use. It's hard to keep them stay in place, they get loose easily. I knew about the weight, but not about the sound. Does it make a big difference to only have a finetuner on the E string? And how about different types of wood for the tailpiece?
It does not affect the sound if you have 1 maybe 2 fine tuners
Okay. This is a rental violin, if I buy one of my own I'll definitely stick to one finetuner. Thanks!
Marijke plays no problem
Another option if you want to eliminate finetuners as much as possible but like to be able to tune more precisely, you can also try these tuning pegs called "Wittner Finetune Geared pegs". They are - as the name says - geared which makes them tune 8:1 instead of 1:1 :)
This isn't a fair comparison... the evah pirazzi strings are at least a year old. But I wouldn't want to buy a new set just for a video either. I can tell a big difference though. The old strings sounded so dull and unreasonant, which was the opposite of the new strings.
Hi, the video wasn't meant to be a comparison between the two, but focussed on the new strings. And hearing the difference between the old and the new can be insightful. And I didn't buy these strings just for this video, these will be my strings for the next (half) year. It seemed a nice idea to me to review them and make a video about it. And yes, they sound sl fresh compared to the old strings. Strings get bad so slow you often don't notice it until they're dead. 😋
Whatever your brand, changing strings will always freshen up your sound!
That sure is a fact!
I fell in love with the rich sound of the Zyex strings. I'm definitely going to try this string on my violin. Also I love your video!🙆❤
Glad to hear that! And they will probably sound their best in a week or 2-3. My next video will be a cover of Crystallize. I'll record it in 2 weeks or so.
Marijke plays Yeay!! I'll be anticipating your next video. Can't wait!❤
Thank you so much for your videos. It has been wonderfully inspiring watching your progress!... I think I'll save up for a violin.
That is very kind, thank you! And who knows, you might love it! 😉
I use thomastik-infeld dominant strings for my violin and viola. Marijke, if you want really rich and resonant strings all of the strings from the thomastik-infeld strings company (which makes dominant strings) are very rich and resonant If you want to learn more about the strings from thomastik-infeld if you get a pack, on the back of the package it says the tone (warm or bright), focus, playability, and tension. Other famous strings that they make are vision and peter infeld. Here is the website to buying/browsing their strings: www.thomastik-infeld.com/
Liam De Rosa love infeld red ❤️
Marijke, why do you use four of the fine tuners you use? The fine tuners you have can mute your violin, but if you want four fine tuners, you can get a plastic or carbon fiber or metal tailpiece with 4 integrated fine tuners that will NOT mute your violin.
Yes, both strings are perfect for electric violin. If you add with delay, reverb&equalizer effects the sound will be like saxophone or trumpet(depend with the violin pick up).👍👍👍
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What is the name of the song you played to review the strings? It’s sounds beautiful btw
It was Crystallize by Lindsey Stirling. 🙂
Oh wow I can aggre
Hi. How was you true feelings with addario octave strings for violin that gives cello sound?
I used before a set of Brazilian strings called Mauro Calixto, it sounds a bit like Zyex, warmer and darker, perhaps because they are thicker strings, I don't know.
Now I'm using Pirastro Tonica and I didn't like it very much. The sound is very loud and bright, and it got louder and brighter after my violin came back from the luthier. Loved the video and I'm anxious to see a Crystallize video!!
It's nice to experiment with strings and discovering what sound you prefer. 😊 I think these will be completely settled in after a few more weeks. I'm excited to make a cover video of Crystallize! It wil be online in March. ☺
Where did you come by the information on the strings she uses?
Interesting scale system you are using!
The new set sounds quite warm! The brand is known mostly on guitars; I use the D'addario XL (bass guitar) set and it sounds & feels great for my playing techniques:))))
Yes indeed. D'addario makes guitar strings as well? Nice!
you have the right strings ;) when you look at this video at the end you see that she has a green on the end just like you. She has at the End Black, yello green an red :D
I use helicore E medium tension, and trying to find a warm expressive G string... A and D I just use helicores any suggestions?
I use an Evah Pirazzi Gold G string now (wound with gold, but there's a silver option too) and I love it! Even warmer G strings are Obligato and Violino. Helicore strings are quite bright sounding though, so pairing them with a very warm G string could make your violin sound a bit unbalanced.
I use Dominant for my violin ($49) and Helicore/Generic for my Viola (#28-#53) Great Strings!
Nice to know! 🙂
I was looking for Lindsey violin strings too,but I didn't know where to find it😹,sound of zyex is more better than the old one , thank you so much, your videos helped me a lot💙🌸
Thank you! Will you get them as well?
Marijke plays
Yeah.I like it,I hope I can find it 😂
I would reccomemd buying an another pair of Evah Pirazzis, they are much more popular in the classical violin community. Evah Pirazzi gives you much more resonance and quality of the intonation...
i usually never hear a difference between strings this is the 1st time i did and its way warmer,the zyrex
Yes, but they are not very forgiving, I noticed. Now I alternate between Pirastro Tonica and Warchal Amber, they are warmer and softer in sound too.
@@MarijkeViolin i had tonicas before and than i didnt play for 3/4 years and i just started palying again and now im just binging different string vids to find some warm strings to replace my 3 year old strings. tho zyrex are a bit outside my budget.
A warm sounding budget string I tried is Corelli Crystal. And the warmest, mellowest of them all is Pirastro Violino. Hope that helps. 😉
All synthetic core strings tend to take a while to settle in. The Vision strings I'm using on my viola started out sounding harsh and metallic, took two days to become even barely acceptable, and took 10 or 11 days of daily use to lose that metallic edge. String crossing was especially difficult at first because the strings tended to ring too much, like your Zyex G string, but got much easier as the strings settled.
Looks like you're starting to see why so many high-level string players, including Lindsey Sterling, prefer mixed string sets! It's even more true on viola and cello, where very few professionals use a full set of the same brand, and some even mix three or four brands. If you're comfortable with it, experiment a little with the possibilities of playing in a higher position on a lower string to get a different sound quality. It's especially striking when each string has a really distinct sound, like the set you've just installed.
My current viola string set is Vision C-G-D, Larsen A. I used Dominant for all strings for a long time after I started playing viola, changed my A string to Larsen in 2009 or 2010, and changed my other three strings to Vision two months ago.
Aha, so it takes a little while longer then to settle. I'm curious how they will sound in a week or 3!
Not saying Zyex necessarily does, just that my Vision strings needed that much time, but I would give any string at least a week or two.
We'll see then. 😊
I loved using the Obligato strings in my violin, but I had a gold steel E rather than the standard silver E as my ears couldn’t cope with having a bright sounding E string. I started off using a set of Dominants but with the gold steel Obligato E, but I much preferred the full set of Obligato’s with the gold steel E xx
I might try Obligatos next time. Thanks for your advice on the E string! And I think most people start with Dominants because they're so allround and good value for money.
The Dominant strings are a good set of strings to start off with. The Obligato strings are similar to Dominants, but a lot nicer to play. They also don’t sound as gutsy as the Dominants on the lower strings. You still get a gutsy tone with the Obligato strings, but they produce a smoother and mellow sound. Another thing I found helpful was to research different brands of strings and read reviews that way you might something else that may want to try, or a combination you fancy trying. At the end of it all your still learning what does and doesn’t work for you and your violin, because each learner/ player has different preferences for themselves and their instruments. Keep up the good work xx
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Maybe a mix and match set would be an option for you :) Personally, I’d still go for something like Pirastro Eudoxa (gut) or Obligato or Larsen Tzigane. More complex sound.
I think almost every string player ends up mixing and matching. I'm curious for Obligato as well!
I wanted to try the obligato strings too but I chose the Larsen Tzigane. I actually put them on today and I already love how the e string sounds, clear but warm at the same time. I don’t have an opinion yet on the lower strings because they’re still settling in.
I hear good things about Larsen. I hope you'll enjoy them!
I know, it's an older video, but still wanted to tune in on the strings-matter =)
First, I think the strings need to match the instrument, so it is always a little bit trying and error (expensive hobby wasn't already expensive enough, right?). It is incredible though, what a difference in sound only the strings can make. I experienced that on my first 100€-violin-set, which obviously came with cheap garbage-strings. I put on thomastik dominant strings and that created a bigger difference in sound than going from cheap nylon-haired to a more expensive horse-haired bow. My current instrument still has the strings the luthier I bought it from put on it and I have no idea what kind they are. I am curious though about the obligato (pirastro) strings and if I ever have that kind of money to spare on a new set of strings, I'll definitely give them a try. Maybe also interesting for you, if you are still searching!
If you like this sound character, you should try Thomastik Red or Vision Solo. For me Dominant + Thomastik E is the best
Thanks for the tip!
Do you even like the evah pirazzi strings? I have an evah pirazzi on my e string and dominants on the a d and g strings.
Ohhh I tried those strings before but I did not know she uses those!! I’m happy to know that ahhh! 😆
Somehow the idea feels special, right? 😉
Marijke plays yes yes! :)
Hmm, I might give this a try. i have Fiddlerman Strings on my violin right now which are plenty warm, but don't project well, and I already have a Helicore E String somewhere around here, so I just need the 3 Zyex. My violin is bright and I'm always looking for ways to warm it up.
Honestly I preferred the clip with Pirazzis😹
I LOVE Evah Pirazzis!!!!
They are very nice, yes, but I wanted to try something else. ☺
Update, I now use Prim medium G string, Chromcor D & A strings, and a Superflexible #9 E string. I am looking into trying Helicore strings when these strings go bad. Anybody have any advice on these strings for me before I try them? (I play fiddle music if that helps at all :)
Interesting ..Thanks .. I used to use Gut strings on my really old Violin but have put a set of Dominant synthetic core strings ..they sound ok ..the medium seem beast ..its hard to get Gut string these days ..nice video ..Thanks
michaelreaper666 what are you talking about? There’s lovely gut strings left and right! Pirastro Chorda are unwound gut strings and they aren’t even that expensive.
In the Uk its hard to buy them ..no shops where i live stock them ..i would have to order !!
michaelreaper666 i see :/ maybe you can ask your shop if they can irder them for you, it’s usually easier for them.
I will ..thanks .. :)
I think we all keep on searching for strings we like. Experimenting is really fun! I hear gut strings are the best choice for warmth, but they don't last long and get out of tune easily. That's why I didn't look into gut strings.
I actually have the opposite. G,D,A Helicore with a Zyex E
Oh, that's funny!
What you need to understand electric violins and acoustic violins are not exactly the same. Different violence take different strings you can have two acoustic violins and almost identical but one will play better with one string rather than the other. Instruments have characteristics like people but electric violins tend to take a little bit different sound so they use different strings playing acoustic violin will not sound like her electric keep that in mind please
Well here’s my thought. Didn’t she have these on here electric violins? So that would make bit of a difference since it’s your acoustic you put them on? The don’t sound bad though. I currently have helicore on mine and a pro- arte on my A string since it broke and I nobody had the helicore in stock at the time. I haven’t had the privilege of getting to go through to many strings but eventually I’ll get there I hope. That’s why I’m trying to put up videos on my channel again. Maybe we can play together one day. Keep up awesome videos.
Hi, I have only used the Zyex + Helicore E on my acoustic. Lindsey uses them on all her violins by the way. I'd love to try more strings, and look for an even warmer sound. Who knows we could play together one day, you can join my international string collab this Summer if you like, it's a collab in which everyone can join in. 🙂
Marijke plays sweet I'll look into it. Is there a website on your page for it or a TH-cam page?
I'll upload an announcement/instruction video about it this Summer.
For violin, it's basically thomastik-infeld Dominants (G, D - silver / aluminum, A string) medium. I saw a lot in my youth orchestra back in the day use Evah Pirazzis for all string except E string.
Dominants as just used a lot because it's very cost effective and just tried and true. Evah Pirazzis are a bit pricier.
E string it's basically goldbrokat, pirastro gold label e, and jargar forte e.
I thought i read somewhere that she uses dominant strings? I guess she updated her choice of strings
Foxtrot Felix that’s what I thought too! Maybe she used to before she blew up? She probably now uses more expensive things.
She used to play on Dominants, yes. But now she switched to these.
Yes, she used to play on Dominants, but changed to these. These aren't more expensive though, I paid around €52.
Marijke plays you’re right...hmm maybe she is sponsored by D’addario? Meaning she maybe get’s free strings? Since that would probably be the reason why she is advertising the strings saying she uses these strings. Just like Yamaha! She is sponsored by Yamaha so on their website she also talks about the violin she uses. And lucky she is because she gets free custom violins which she uses for her tour! :o I think it was one she got which she used for the shatter me tour.
Could be a sponsorship, yes. Smart, because it made me buy them. 😋 She already had a Yamaha long before she got famous, but it could still be a sponsorship.
wow those strings sound so nice!!! your virbrato sounds waaay better with these strings for some reason. i have also a rental violin but i didn't know you were aloud to replace the strings? i dont have enough money for those strings anyway haha. maybe when i have my own violin!
Yes they are nice! Unfortunately they are very loud and my violin is already very loud, so I am back to my old Dominants now because my ears started to hurt because of the volume. Yes I can ofcourse replace the strings, but I kept the previous ones, they are going back on it when I return this violin.
ahh thats too bad! maybe you can use them on a electric violin since they are a bit quieter (:
and that's logical haha i just hadn't thought about it! thanks for the reply!
Is there a monopoly on violin strings that keeps their prices so HIGH? $20 for a single string made in a machine in a fraction of a second is ridic!
Agreed, it's expensive! Imagine if I played double bass, those strings are huge and prices probably go through the roof!
I play cello and I just change 3 of my strings G/D/A an it cost me nearly 200 € for the three. So yes it is really expensive.
Woohaa, now that's expensive!
Yes, they last a whole 5 months. And how do we know what we receive from amazon or ebay is the real thing? There is a lot counterfeit items all over the web and in stores. I installed a set of Prim last month that was not much different than the 8 months old cheap preludes that came with the violin.
Hi there! It actually takes about 90 seconds to produce a single violin string (following 6 months to 2 years of research and development, plus constant process improvement). That single string involves 4 - 7 different parts (unless it's a simple steel E), assembled in a very particular process, to sound just right. When you buy strings on Amazon, you can trust that they're the real thing, but we NEVER recommend purchasing from eBay. Often the strings that arrive are not what you ordered. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us at cr-bowed@daddario.com
Hi,, Do you live in a climate where the humidity in your house is lacking in the wintertime ?
I live in the northeastern US, and find that I need to saturate a DampIt and put it in the violin every single day, sometimes even twice a day if the weather is bad enough outside, and that solved the peg slipping tendencies. Your violin needs to stay hydrated to perform its best, no different than people, haha. As far as the tailpieces go, ebony is usually the way to go, and as for the tuners, I prefer the added convenience of them, since the tuning of the violin is sensitive to the humidity changes, even if it's not radical enough to cause peg slipping. A composite tailpiece with integrated tuners is typically very low mass, but will give your violin and strings a less warm, mellow, and sweet sound comparatively, than a good ebony piece with only one tuner. My viola has an ebony tailpiece with 4 independent removable tuners, and I like the sound it produces, but I'm not sure how that would change without the tuners. I feel that the difference won't outweigh the convenience at my level of competence, but I suspect that the effect might be a little more resonance, but the extent of the sound differences may depend on the bridge, the strings, and the violin itself.
String choice really doesn't matter as much when you are using a bunch of electronic effects. I can't really even tell what Lindsey's violin actually sounds like.
On an electric violin, it indeed doesn't really matter, however bright and loud usually are a good choice. On an acoustic, it makes a huge difference though.
@@MarijkeViolin unless you are running that acoustic through tons of effects like Lindsey does. Most violinists who use a lot of effects prefer using steel strings for response time and playability. Helicores are often the choice. For acoustic instruments, evahs are usually the choice for soloists though some use Pi or dominants or obligatos. You can tell from Lindsey's choice that she intentionally is choosing strings based on playability and response time rather than tone. Her play style doesn't really focus on dynamics anyway and is more rhythm based.
Good point.
On another note, time to invest in a Camera with good eye detect..(Sony A6400).. or locking your focus..at set distance.
Bad playing out of tune
When anybody puts themselves out its easy to diss. Attitude means much.
don't forget that she is an adult beginner, so especially with an instrument like the violin, one has much to learn. don't be mean.
I too am an adult beginner and have played other instruments professionally. This was one of her earlier posts and she is way better than me now. Plus she has such an likable personality. Attitude means so much when learning a new instrument.
She is a beginner and she is doing great. Marijke, you are doing great and don't let this sad loser put you down.
I think it is the quality of the player that makes any violin sound good...not the strings
It’s both.
But how can you sing when your pharynx is damaged.
Hmmm... no...
It would sound better if played in tune.
Playing needs to be better in order to make a comparison.
Can’t judge a car with bad gas and water in it.
Wow! A and I thought "The Hot Violinist" channel was hot, you should call your channel "The Sizzling Violinist" ;)
Your pitch...!!!!!!!!
Not quite there yet, you mean? 😝
I can tell you exactly why Lindsey Stirling plays these strings: It's because the warm, somewhat fuzzy and muddled sound of the Helicores help her gloss over tons of bad intonation. Stirling is a hack. Nice video, but truth be told, your instrument doesn't sound very good either. Hollow on the lower strings, dull on the upper ones. It's how many old, not quite elite instruments sound. A violin is not a viola. ;)
In the end, I don't like the Zyex strings. On my good violin I have now they indeed sounded hollow. I prefer Tonica and Evah Pirazzi Gold.
And it's true that Lindsey Stirling messes up sometimes during performances, but I really don't mind about that. I love what she does. And I don't listen to her music to hear perfection, but to hear amazing music.
I like your violin but i like more your beauty..=)
Okay, thanks I guess 😅😂