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Pirastro Chromcor cello string packaging featuring ornate silver designs, a green horizontal stripe, and text indicating "Cello Chromcor," "Handmade in Germany," and "Seit 1798.

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Pirastro Chromcor D String

Pirastro

$29.07

The D string in the Chromcor lineup offers a blend of brightness and warmth, designed to connect seamlessly with the A string. It helps maintain a cohesive sound profile across registers and is responsive even under light bow pressure. Stable and easy to control, this string helps students focus on musical phrasing and tone development.

Available Sizes: 4/4
String Selection: D String

Description

The Pirastro Chromcor D string for 4/4 cello is a versatile, student-oriented choice offering a bright yet centered tonal character, ideal for bridging the upper and lower registers with clarity and ease. Designed with a solid steel core and chrome steel winding, this medium-gauge string delivers a brilliant, focused tone with excellent durability and quick response—making it an outstanding choice for developing cellists and educational programs.

This D string is engineered to provide a smooth and reliable transition between the A and G strings, allowing for consistent articulation across the middle register of the instrument. Its tonal profile supports both solo and ensemble work, making it a popular selection for scale practice, orchestral playing, and early repertoire development. The chrome steel winding enhances projection and resistance to wear while maintaining tuning stability even under frequent use.

The Chromcor D string is especially well-suited for students who need a string that holds up to regular playing and changing environmental conditions. With minimal break-in time and a strong resistance to temperature and humidity fluctuations, it’s a dependable solution for school settings, rental instruments, and at-home practice. The quick bow response encourages expressive phrasing and helps newer players build confidence in tone production and control.

Thanks to its affordability and resilience, the Chromcor D string also works well in hybrid setups. Many educators recommend combining it with warmer upper strings like the Pirastro Passione A to achieve a balanced and expressive tonal palette while maintaining structural reliability on the lower strings.

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