Thomastik - Dominant Strings The sound of the Dominant string is full and mellow, yet rich in overtones. Its radiance, its ability to project sound without being metallic, comes to the fore both in arco and pizzicato. Other advantages are Dominant's effortless response to intricate fingering and its tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric conditions. Dont forget to specify if you require a ball or loop if you are ordering an e string, or the instrument size if ordering for violin.