 | Happy new year, everyone! I love this time of year when we celebrate new beginnings and clean out the closet of the old year. This is also the time of year when I change my strings, so I thought it would be helpful to make a video of the process so you can see how it can be done... Easily! |
But first a few common questions....
How often should I change my strings?
There are many opinions out there as to how often you should change your strings, everything from "never" to "every few weeks." How confusing!
Some musicians say that strings go "false" after some time. No matter what is "correct," our best bet is to change our strings when they start to sound or feel weird to us.
I choose to change my strings once a year. It is especially convenient for me to accomplish this in January since I usually get a set of strings from Santa right before the new year starts.
Some musicians say that strings go "false" after some time. No matter what is "correct," our best bet is to change our strings when they start to sound or feel weird to us.
I choose to change my strings once a year. It is especially convenient for me to accomplish this in January since I usually get a set of strings from Santa right before the new year starts.
What strings should I use?
Good question!
Short answer: I don't know!
It's such a personal thing. Different strings sound different on different cellos with different cellists!
You will have to do some experimenting with different brands and types of strings.
Here are a few links that I hope will help:
Short answer: I don't know!
It's such a personal thing. Different strings sound different on different cellos with different cellists!
You will have to do some experimenting with different brands and types of strings.
Here are a few links that I hope will help:
- Johnson String Instrument's Guide to choosing the right cello strings
- Consordini's list of Best cello strings of 2016
Changing your strings
Good luck and happy 2017!
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