Description
Dominant Viola C. Silver Wound. 4/4 is a single C string for full size viola, designed for players who want a warm, balanced low register with reliable tuning. It suits advancing students, adult returners, and ensemble players who need a dependable replacement or an upgrade for their current set. The silver wound C adds clarity and focus to the bottom of the instrument, helping chords speak cleanly and giving orchestral parts the depth they deserve. Whether you are preparing for grades, sitting in a school orchestra, or simply refreshing a tired string, this C offers an easy way to lift response and tone without changing the character of your viola.
Built on a flexible synthetic core with a polished silver winding, this C string combines warmth with a clean, centred attack. It settles quickly after fitting, holds pitch well through changes in room temperature, and delivers an even response across first to upper positions. Compared with a basic student steel string, you will hear a rounder tone and feel a smoother, more forgiving left hand touch, which helps with shifts and vibrato. The low register projects confidently without scratch, so it blends in section work yet carries in small ensembles. Durability is strong too, offering consistent performance through regular practice and rehearsals.
Well suited to UK tuition and school use, this string makes day to day playing straightforward. It tunes smoothly with standard pegs or fine tuners and remains stable during lesson changes, rehearsals and home practice, which helps teachers and pupils focus on technique rather than retuning. The clear, reliable response supports scales, studies and set pieces for graded exams, while the warm colour keeps ensemble parts musical and supportive. As a single replacement or as part of a mixed set, it represents strong value for money, bringing a noticeable lift in tone and control without the cost of a full professional string set.
