Andrea A Piacere Viola Rosin Half Cake offers a refined, well-blended sound with warmth and subtlety—less projection than SOLO, more blending and silkier tone. Ideal for expressive, nuanced playing and effortless bow control.
Andrea A Piacere Viola Rosin Half Cake offers violists a unique blend of refined, well-balanced sound and exceptional bow control. Crafted as an excellent alternative to the ORCHESTRA formula—and identical to the renowned Tartini “GREEN”—A Piacere delivers a silkier, warmer, and rounder tone than the SOLO formula, with slightly less projection power. This special rosin provides effortless bow control, clear articulation, and even sound production, making it ideal for those seeking a rich, expressive tone with more blending and less bite. The A Piacere formula is especially well-suited for players who appreciate subtlety and warmth, excelling with soft bows and in ensemble settings.
Key Features:
Delivers a well-blended, refined sound with less projection than SOLO
Warm, round tone—ideal for expressive, blended playing
Similar to Tartini “GREEN” and a great alternative to the ORCHESTRA formula
Provides effortless bow control and even sound production
Unique bowing sensation with clear articulation and no excessive bite
Perfect for violists seeking a silkier, more nuanced sound
Hill Brand Light or Dark Rosin is a world-renowned professional rosin made in England. The light (amber) is harder for smooth play; the dark (green) offers extra grip. Comes in a velveteen shell—ideal for violin, viola, and cello.
Key Features:
•Light (harder, smooth) or Dark (softer, extra grip)
Pirastro Tonica Rosin features medium hardness and grip, ideal for Tonica strings. Natural pine resin, metallic orange colour, and easy, dust-free application with a soft cloth and plastic grip.
Cecilia Solo Viola Rosin Full Cake delivers maximum projection with clear articulation and a warm, round tone. Powerful, sensitive, and forgiving under high bow pressure—perfect for solo and ensemble playing.
Millant Deroux “Cat Brand” Rosin is a French-made, dark rosin with over a century of tradition. Preferred for its clean, subtle sound and reliable grip—ideal for violin, viola, and cello.
Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin is a dark olive, soft, low-dust rosin ideal for gut and Evah Pirazzi strings. Delivers big sound, strong grip, and quiet bowing—clean and easy to apply.
Key Features:
•Soft, dark olive rosin for gut/Evah Pirazzi strings