The Orchestra

String Instrument Resources

Contests & Competitions
www.astaweb.com/competitions

Evergreen Philharmonic Orchsestra: www.evphil.issaquah.wednet.edu

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It is important to use good quality tools and accessories to obtain great sound from your instrument. The following are just a few good resources available for string instruments.

Violin and Viola Strings
Super-Sensitive "Red Label", entry level quality, long lasting, loud tone. Thomastick "Dominant", warm refined sound, a step up from the entry level

Cello and Bass Strings
Super-Sensitive "Red Label", entry level quality, long lasting, loud tone Helicore, warm refined sound, a step up from the entry level strings

Daily Practice Tools

     Metronome:   any brand.
(Make sure the sound is loud enough to hear over the instrument.)

  Tuner:   CA  Korg or equivalent, or any unit that works well with string
intruments, a clip on mic is useful.

 Local Music Stores

  A # Music

                    Bishoffberger Violins

                    East Hill Music

                    Mills Music

                    North Benson Music

                    Kennelly Keys Music

                    Peper at Ted Brown Music (sheet music resource)

 Other Catalog/Web Resources

Hammond Ashley Violins  
www.hammondashley.com

Lemur Bass                                                       
www.lemur-music.com

Shar Strings  
www.sharmusic.com

Southwest Strings 
www.wwbw.com

Woodwind Grasswind/Discount Strings  www.wwbw.com