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Violin strings are made of a variety of materials. Originally, strings were made of real animal tendons called gut strings. These are very affected by humidity and lose their tune very easily, but these produce the dark, rich sound that many people desire. These are very difficult to play and are also expensive to the point that only professionals even attempt to use them. Student strings are typically made of a single strand of steel or a few strands of steel wound together. Although to a professional ear the sound is bright and harsh, these strings tend to last forever. Today, many strings are made of synthetic materials such as perlon or nylon. These strings provide the rich tone and also the durability and stability. These strings, although they cost a little more than steel strings are very worth the money for the sound.

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