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Most quiet strings?

alchemy - 8-3-2015 at 08:14 PM

Hey guys, I'm currently studying at night and would like to know if there are any strings that give softer and quieter sound. Would need to use that for a while until I can isolate the room a bit more.
I know that the difference would be subtle, but any decibel counts! :)
Thanks!

juju - 8-4-2015 at 01:50 AM

I'm not shure that you will find strings that sound "soft".
I think the best option is to develop a right hand techniques that allows you to play from "pianissimo" to "forte".
Many players develop such a kind of technique ... it is necessary when you play with amplification.
Maybe the great master of those nuances is Anour Brahem. His right hand technique is unusual, he uses movements of his right hand thumb to play softer...
Best.

Jason - 8-4-2015 at 08:40 AM

I often put a sock under the strings near the bridge to make an instrument much quieter. It will obviously kill your sustain but it is fine for practicing when you need to be very quiet.

alchemy - 8-4-2015 at 12:52 PM

Thanks guys, using some kind of cloth helped. Probably better that try unusual things with strings. Still if somebody knows about some quieter strings, input is appreciated.