{"id":1172,"date":"2019-11-14T11:02:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T11:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2019-11-15T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T16:49:47","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to String Ensembles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many different string ensembles\/variations out there, it can be hard to know what type of string ensemble would best suit your event. If you\u2019re confused about where to begin, look no further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your decision easier, we\u2019ve put together this useful guide which takes a quick look at each string ensemble type! This guide to string ensembles considers the most important factors to think about when beginning to look for a string ensemble for your event, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Common instrumentation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros &amp; cons<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum\/average starting price (London-based musician fees)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best suited to (event type)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Popular repertoire<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Solo musician<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The humble solo musician\u2014a perfect choice for those on a budget, but still after the magic of live music. Often, solo musicians will play with backing tracks to fill out their sound.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Common solo string instruments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Hire Violinists\">violin<\/a>; viola; cello; harp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> versatile, doesn\u2019t take up much space, cost-effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> least loud of all ensembles, may require amplification to fill larger venues, may sound somewhat empty without backing tracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum starting price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3160<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Average starting price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3190<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best suited to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small weddings, garden parties, christenings, funeral\/memorial services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d72029beeee\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/#What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-duo\" title=\"What is the most popular repertoire for a string duo?\">What is the most popular repertoire for a string duo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/#What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-trio\" title=\"What is the most popular repertoire for a string trio?\">What is the most popular repertoire for a string trio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/#What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-quartet\" title=\"What is the most popular repertoire for a string quartet?\">What is the most popular repertoire for a string quartet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/#What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-large-string-ensemble\" title=\"What is the most popular repertoire for a large string ensemble?\">What is the most popular repertoire for a large string ensemble?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/#How-do-I-book-a-string-ensemble\" title=\"How do I book a string ensemble?\">How do I book a string ensemble?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-solo-string-player\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>What is the most popular repertoire for a solo string player?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chaconne, Partita No. 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Johann Sebastian Bach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon and Gigue in D Major <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Johann Pachelbel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Thousand Years<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Christina Perri<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/violinist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/\">Violinist booking guide <\/a><\/strong><\/span>&amp; take a look at the profiles\/videos of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\">over 490 talented violinists available to book in the UK<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1175\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1175\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?fit=1000%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,740\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?fit=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?fit=770%2C570&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=770%2C570&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jessica Boyd playing the violin\" width=\"770\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=768%2C568&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=370%2C274&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=270%2C200&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=740%2C548&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/7c5a1bf1ecad0de0fbe7d05f9ff9f761.jpg?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Violinist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Jessica-Boyd\">Jessica Boyd<\/a>: available to book on Encore<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>String duo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String duos are a great ensemble for those looking to get the most from their budget\u2014string duos will tend to be loud enough for most small\/medium-sized venues, and rarely use backing tracks (self-contained and versatile)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Common string duo instrumentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2x violin; violin &amp; viola; violin &amp; cello; 2x cello<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">versatile, doesn\u2019t take up much space, cost-effective, more repertoire available, louder than solo musician<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a bit quiet for larger events<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum starting price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3320<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Average starting price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3330<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best suited to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small\/medium-sized weddings, garden parties, christenings, funeral\/memorial services, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-duo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>What is the most popular repertoire for a string duo?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flower Duet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; L\u00e9o Delibes<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Fireworks Music <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; George Frideric Handel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolling In The Deep <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Adele<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re interested in seeing more of this kind of thing, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-duos\"><strong>over 150 string duos available to book right here on Encore<\/strong>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1176\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1176\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?fit=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Giardino Strings duo\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/f2fb9982ca235c01ce37c22a593cb10a.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Giardino-Strings\">Giardino Strings<\/a>; available to book as a duo on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>String trio<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard to beat ensemble in terms of perfect volume\/texture for a weddings\u2014they provide a nicely balanced sound and come at a smaller cost when compared to a quartet<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Common string trio instrumentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> violin, viola &amp; cello; 2x violin &amp; cello<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> well-rounded sound and semi-loud, even more repertoire available<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> take up a fair bit of space<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum starting price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3480<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Average starting price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3500<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best suited to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medium-sized weddings, garden parties, corporate events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-trio\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>What is the most popular repertoire for a string trio?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jesu, Joy of Man&#8217;s Desiring <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Johann Sebastian Bach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ave Maria <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Franz Schubert<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Beyonc\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>You can see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-trios\">over 120 professional string trios ready to hire<\/a><\/strong> on our dedicated category page.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1179\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1179\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/element\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?fit=862%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"862,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"element\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?fit=770%2C515&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=770%2C515&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Element String Trio playing in a church\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?w=862&amp;ssl=1 862w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/element.png?resize=299%2C200&amp;ssl=1 299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Element-String-Quartet-and-Trio\">The Element String Trio<\/a>; available on Encore to book for your event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">String quartet<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common string ensemble, and there\u2019s a reason for it! The most perfectly balanced of all string ensembles, they have a vast repertoire and suit most event types, from weddings to corporate events\u2014many would say the extra cost is well worth it<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Common string quartet instrumentation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x violin, viola &amp; cello; cello quartet<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> very balanced sound and loud, vast repertoire, very common (easier to book and find a local group)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take up a fair bit of space, not as cost-effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum starting price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3640<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Average starting price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a3700<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best suited to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medium\/large weddings, garden parties, corporate events, large functions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-string-quartet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>What is the most popular repertoire for a string quartet?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Four Seasons<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Antonio Vivaldi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paradise<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Coldplay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summertime<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; George Gershwin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in knowing a bit more? Check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-string-quartet-booking-guide\/\">string quartet booking guide<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\">browse over 165 amazing string quartets<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1177\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1177\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?fit=1620%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1620,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Toscana strings performing in a manor house\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?w=1620&amp;ssl=1 1620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/99e90e7a1d50fa4c60088a58c007234a.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Toscana-Strings-1\">Toscana Strings<\/a>: string quartet available for hire on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>String quintet, sextet, septet, or octet<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far less common ensemble type\u2014very effective for large events, and where budget isn\u2019t a limitation. The grand sound of these ensembles will certainly wow your guests!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Common large string ensemble instrumentation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% violin, 25% viola, 25% cello, &amp; 20% double bass (or thereabouts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pros: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very balanced sound and extra loud, not as common (hence more interesting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take up a lot of space, expensive, harder to find<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Minimum starting price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3800+<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best suited to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">large weddings, corporate events, large functions, opening ceremonies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-repertoire-for-a-large-string-ensemble\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>What is the most popular repertoire for a large string ensemble?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adagio for Strings <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Samuel Barber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String Sextet No. 1<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Johannes Brahms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bohemian Rhapsody<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Queen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1178\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1178\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-string-ensembles\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1178 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"City String Ensemble Septet outside St Pauls\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/56595560101e3d554bc1008520b32b2a.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/citystringensemble\">City String Ensemble<\/a>; available to book as a quintet, sextet, septet, or octet on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-book-a-string-ensemble\"><\/span>How do I book a string ensemble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Encore, as this string ensembles guide has demonstrated, we have all these string ensembles (and more) available for hire all throughout the UK; they&#8217;re just waiting to hear from you! You can view <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-ensembles\">over 100 incredible string ensembles available to book in UK right here<\/a> <\/strong>(or click on any of the specific links above!).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>It&#8217;s that easy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you had any questions at all about these types of ensembles, or are simply looking for some advice in your search for the perfect group\u2014get in touch! Our friendly and knowledgeable bookings team are available to help you out with any and all queries you might have: <a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cover image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/quartetvolute\">Quartet Volut\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many different string ensembles\/variations out there, it can be hard to know what type of string ensemble would best suit your event. If you\u2019re confused about where to begin, look no further. To make your decision easier, we\u2019ve put together this useful guide which takes a quick look at each string ensemble type! 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