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Prelude Violin A String – Medium Tension | D'Addario
Prelude Violin A String – Medium Tension | D'Addario
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403 East Putnam Ave
403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States
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The D'Addario Prelude violin A string combines solid steel core construction with aluminum winding to deliver warm, focused tone at a price point ideal for student musicians and school orchestra programs.
Engineered for beginning and intermediate players, the Prelude A string offers excellent bow response and reliable intonation. The steel core provides consistent pitch stability across varying temperatures and humidity levels, while the aluminum winding produces a clear, even tone across the string's full range.
Medium tension provides the optimal balance between playability and projection, allowing developing violinists to build proper left-hand technique without struggling against overly stiff strings. The wound construction also offers greater durability than gut or synthetic core alternatives, making Prelude ideal for active student use.
Manufactured in D'Addario's New York facility, Prelude strings maintain the quality standards that have made them the most widely recommended student strings by orchestra directors and private instructors nationwide.
Key Features:
- Solid steel core for pitch stability
- Aluminum wound for warm, clear tone
- Medium tension balances ease of play with projection
- Exceptional durability for student use
- Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sizes
- Ball-end design fits standard tailpieces
- Made in USA
Specifications:
- Gauge: Medium
- Core Material: Solid steel
- Winding: Aluminum
- End Type: Ball
- Manufacturer: D'Addario & Co., USA
The smart choice for students in school programs, private lessons, or anyone seeking dependable performance and value.



