Violins and Violas are both important as solo instruments and as instruments of the orchestra as well as other ensembles.  Their uses are almost infinite with regard to pairings with other instruments. Violins and violas are considered easier instruments for beginning string students due to their fractional sizing, portability, and affordability. At Texas Strings® We stock instruments for all levels of expertise and experience from Beginner to Professional. Instruments can be rented when beginner students want to take lessons before they decide whether they would like to pursue a specific instrument further. Our instrument rental program allows students to bank their rental credits and apply those credits to the purchase of an instrument when they are ready. Call for an appointment to meet with one of our instrument sales representatives who not only has personally tested each instrument, but is a qualified and experienced instructor who can demonstrate the capabilities of the instrument of interest. Our staff can provide a comparison between each instrument’s capabilities as well as the potential venue usage and address any of the physical requirements necessary to successfully learn and perform using specific instruments.