Harp String FAQS
How do I know which string tension I need (pedal vs lever)? All pedal harps use higher tension strings called pedal tension (often called Pedal Nylon, Pedal Gut or Pedal Wire on the packet). Most lever harps use lighter tension...
The best way to find the perfect size is to come into our store and be measured against a real instrument. However, if you're buying online or having a rental violin sent out to you, our useful sizing guides below are the next best thing!
At The Sydney String Centre, our aim is to get you equipped, informed and inspired so that you can start playing music and having fun as soon as possible! If you're completely new to the world of stringed instruments, we recommend browsing our blog posts so that you're a 'know-it all' by the time you visit us in-store or receive your first instrument in the post.
How do I know which string tension I need (pedal vs lever)? All pedal harps use higher tension strings called pedal tension (often called Pedal Nylon, Pedal Gut or Pedal Wire on the packet). Most lever harps use lighter tension...
Like all string instruments, violas require regular maintenance to ensure they produce the best sound possible. One crucial aspect of maintaining a viola is changing its strings. But how do you know when it's time to change your viola strings? In this blog,...
If you're an adult beginner, or a parent of a child who is about to start learning, deciding whether to rent or buy a viola is a common dilemma. Rental Pros Renting is an affordable and flexible way to start,...