Description
Astrea Viola D is a full size replacement D string for 4/4 violas, designed for students, school ensembles and advancing beginners who need a dependable, great value spare. If your current D has broken, gone dull or refuses to stay in tune, this string restores a clear, steady voice without stretching the budget. It blends comfortably with typical student sets, so you can replace just the D and keep the rest of your strings as they are. Teachers, parents and players will appreciate the straightforward fit and the consistent performance that supports daily practice, rehearsals and concerts, making it a sensible everyday choice for lessons and youth orchestra use.
Built around a stable steel core with a smooth, corrosion resistant winding, the Astrea D offers quick response and secure tuning, so you spend less time adjusting pegs and more time playing. The polished surface feels comfortable under the fingers and works well with standard fine tuners. Compared with basic factory fitted strings, it brings a tidier intonation, a cleaner start to the note and a touch more projection, helping pieces speak clearly in group settings. It settles in fast after fitting, holding pitch reliably across typical classroom temperature changes.
This string is well suited to UK tuition, from first lessons through to school ensemble playing and regular practice towards graded exams. It is robust enough to cope with frequent tuning, everyday handling and busy term schedules, while offering a balanced tone that sits neatly within a section. Easy to fit with a standard ball end and compatible with common tailpieces and fine tuners, it is a practical spare to keep in the case. For value, reliability and teacher friendly performance, Astrea Viola D is a solid pick for maintaining your instrument between full string changes.
