Pirastro Tonica Viola Single Strings

Enhance your viola’s expressiveness with Pirastro Tonica strings sold individually — ideal for replacing a worn string while preserving the character and balance of your existing set.

Key Features & Benefits

• Nylon core construction for warmth and flexibility, with stable performance under varying conditions
• Lively, rounded tone with an even balance across registers
• Clean, direct tone attack and quick response to the bow
• Minimized background noise for smooth crossings and clear articulation

• Comfortable left-hand feel for confident shifting and agile playing

String Materials

• A & D: Aluminum wound
• G: Silver wound
• C: Tungsten-silver wound

Sizing & Tension

• Full size (4/4) only — suitable for standard violas
• Medium tension

Whether you’re replacing a single string or maintaining your Tonica setup, these strings deliver the same trusted tonal character, playability, and tuning stability that violists appreciate.

Looking for the complete set? Explore the Pirastro Tonica Viola String Set for a matched ensemble of all four strings.