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1/4 size
Matched to a quarter-size violin's shorter string length. A 4/4 string will not tune correctly on it.
Product detailSKU #1274034479935
D'AddarioPrelude Violin D String 1/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single D string for 1/4-size violin. A replacement for a broken or worn string on a small student instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped D on a child's quarter-size violin
- Keeping a spare in the case for lessons and rehearsals
- Student instruments where a full set isn't needed yet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any violin other than 1/4 size — the length is wrong
- Players wanting to change the whole instrument's tone
- Viola or cello, which need their own sized strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
D string only
One string, not a set. The other three stay as they are.
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Prelude line
D'Addario's student-level string, built for durability rather than tonal complexity.
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Solid steel core
Holds pitch well and resists humidity — useful for a child's instrument that travels to lessons.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the violin is 1/4 size, not 1/8 or 1/2
- 02A single new string will sound brighter than the three older ones
- 03Winding a string onto the peg neatly takes practice — go slowly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my violin is 1/4 size?
Check the label inside the f-hole or measure the body. Sizes go 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4. A shop can confirm in seconds.
02Should I replace all four strings instead?
If the others are old, yes — a single fresh string stands out against three worn ones. If the rest are recent, one is fine.
03Will this fit a 1/2 size violin?
No. It is cut for 1/4 size. A half-size violin needs a 1/2 string.
04How often do student strings need changing?
Replace when tone goes dull, the winding unravels, or tuning stops holding. Regular practice wears strings faster than occasional playing.
