D'Addario J813 1/4M D Violin Strings

Prelude Single D String for 1/4 Scale Violin

The D'Addario Prelude Single D String is a replacement string designed specifically for 1/4 size violins, offering the same warm tone and dependable performance that has made the Prelude series a staple in music education programs worldwide. Built around a solid steel core — the same pitch-stable alloy used across the entire Prelude line — this D string delivers the warmest sound available in an affordable steel-core design, with excellent bow response that helps young players develop proper technique. The medium tension is optimized to suit the majority of players, providing a balanced feel under the fingers without requiring excessive bow weight. A solid blue silking at the ball end marks each string as a genuine D'Addario Prelude, while the uniquely-designed sealed pouches protect against corrosion during storage and transport. Whether replacing a broken string on a student's instrument or refreshing a complete setup, this single D string offers the durability and consistency that educators and parents rely on.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Violin
• Size: 1/4 Scale
• String: D (single replacement string)
• Tension: Medium
• Core Material: Solid Steel Core
• Ending: Ball End
• Playing Length: 265 mm (10 1/2 inches)
• Country of Manufacture: USA (New York production facility)

Who It's For

The D'Addario Prelude Single D String is the right choice for string teachers, school orchestra directors, and parents who need a reliable replacement string for a 1/4 size student violin. It suits beginning and intermediate players who benefit from the warm, forgiving tone of a solid steel core design, and it works equally well for classical, fiddle, jazz, and alternative playing styles. The medium tension provides a comfortable feel for young hands still developing finger strength, while the ball-end construction makes installation straightforward on fractional-size instruments equipped with fine tuners. As part of the world's best-selling steel core string line, this single D string is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to the same quality standards as the full Prelude set.