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Strings that can be played effortlessly and feature outstanding tuning stability are the optimal tool for long concerts with several encores. RONDO® for viola NO.RO200 offers exactly this, making it the ideal choice for professional musicians. Alongside a clear, warm sound, the set is powerful with a strong projection and modulation capacity.
RONDO® for viola NO.RO200 – an overview of the highlights:
- Wide dynamic range: from ppp to ff
- Prominent projection and modulation capacity
- Clear, warm and full sound with pronounced overtones
- Effortlessly playable for chamber and orchestra musicians as well as soloists
- Broad, warm sound on the lower strings, focus and brilliance on the upper strings
- Excellent corrosion resistance and long tonal and mechanical lifespan
- Good bow response
ALTERNATIVE STRING PARTNER FOR RONDO® VIOLA?
RONDO® viola strings combine very nicely with PETER INFELD® strings.
PETER INFELD® NO.PI21 + NO.PI22A
with RONDO® NO.RO23 + NO.RO24
This combination enhances the set’s voluminous, broad character and tonal warmth.
RONDO® NO.RO21 + NO.RO22
with PETER INFELD® NO.PI23 + NO.PI24
This combination enhances the set’s focused sound and direct bow response.
The A-string NO.RO21 has a warm sound foundation with brilliant overtones. It also features a fast bow response and a great modulation capacity. Due to its pronounced overtones, it harmonizes beautifully with the D-string, making it more brilliant.
Technical Details:
The tonal character of the D-string NO.RO22 is ideally adjusted to A and G, thus creating a smooth transition to both of these adjacent strings.
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The G-string NO.RO23 has a warm sound foundation with sufficient overtones so as to ensure an optimum balance to D and C. An added bonus is its high corrosion resistance and long lifespan.
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The C-string NO.RO24 is powerful, warm, broad and possesses a sonorous sound foundation.
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