Instrument AccessoriesStudents benefit from having high-quality accessories for their instruments, and a music stand to practice at home. The following are recommended, and we have provided specific product names where possible.
Violin
Shoulder Pad/Rest (optional)
Rosin (Hill, Bernardel, Millant)
Strings (Thomastik Alphayue, Thomastik Vision, D'addario Helicore, Warchal Karneol)
Viola
Shoulder Pad/Rest (optional)
Rosin (Hill, Bernardel, Millant)
Strings (Thomastik Dominant, D'addario Helicore, Warchal Karneol)
Cello
Endpin Stop
Rosin (Kolstein, Jade)
Strings (D'addario Helicore, Thomastik Spirocore, Larsen)
Double Bass
Rosin (Kolstein, Pops)
Strings (Any)
String brands to stick with: Thomastik-Infeld, Pirastro, D'Addario, Larsen, and Warchal. Their products cost slightly more, but their longevity, playability, and quality of sound more than make up for the cost in the long term.
Violin
Shoulder Pad/Rest (optional)
Rosin (Hill, Bernardel, Millant)
Strings (Thomastik Alphayue, Thomastik Vision, D'addario Helicore, Warchal Karneol)
Viola
Shoulder Pad/Rest (optional)
Rosin (Hill, Bernardel, Millant)
Strings (Thomastik Dominant, D'addario Helicore, Warchal Karneol)
Cello
Endpin Stop
Rosin (Kolstein, Jade)
Strings (D'addario Helicore, Thomastik Spirocore, Larsen)
Double Bass
Rosin (Kolstein, Pops)
Strings (Any)
String brands to stick with: Thomastik-Infeld, Pirastro, D'Addario, Larsen, and Warchal. Their products cost slightly more, but their longevity, playability, and quality of sound more than make up for the cost in the long term.