It comes in two set varieties - Supple and Crisp. With this duo pack, you can try both and also combine them.

Supple Blend

• A warm and softer sound

• Consistent traction that feels velvety and rich

• Maintains a reliably sharp attack on the string 

Crisp Blend

• A decisive attack

• Firm traction and crisp sautille

• Creates an undeniably forthright sound through a glassier texture

The type of wood used in the casing is dependent on availability.

Traditional MELOS Rosins for violas are hand-made in Greece, with high-quality Pine tree resin, without any chemical additives.

• High-quality Melos rosin

• One of the world's finest rosins

• Contain no chemicals of any kind or fillers like glucose or sugars

• Softer dark viola rosin formulated specifically for winter seasons 

• Because it is 100% handmade in small batches, it is always fresh

• Made of Greek pine-tree colophony produced by Sykiotis in Greece

The baroque viola blend can also be used for tenor viol and viola d’amore.

• Specially formulated for gut strings

• A bright, clear sound

• Reduce the squeaking often encountered using modern rosins on the gut

• Smoother traction permits the string to resonate freely with maximum clarity

• Allows the string to be played more intensely without distortion

Pirastro offers rosins with different qualities that impact an instrument's bowing technique and sound colour immensely.

• Metallic orange 

• Medium hardness and grip 

• Developed for Tonica strings

• Extracted from pine trees

• High-quality rosin for perfect bowing 

• No scratchy sounds

Melos Rosin Baroque Viola & Tenor Viol offers warm, balanced and full sound qualities, without any unexpected noises or dust, in all kinds of bowing techniques.

• High-quality Melos rosin

• One of the world's finest rosins

• Contain no chemicals of any kind or fillers like glucose or sugars

• Harder light viola rosin formulated specifically for summer seasons 

• Because it is 100% handmade in small batches, it is always fresh

• Made of Greek pine-tree colophony produced by Sykiotis in Greece

Larica Rosin for Viola. Recommended softness: 2 or 3. 3 is softer than 2.

• The GOLD rosin is incredibly balanced; the sound becomes round, full and warm, simultaneously, brightly light, slim and clear in higher ranges.

• There are 2 degrees of hardness for the viola: GOLD II is slightly softer; it alleviates the abrasiveness of the instrument and grades the intonations up. GOLD III, a harder version of rosin, is preferred for solo play. 

• The Ingredient Gold Gives The Larica Metal Rosin An Especially Balanced Characteristic. The Tone Is Full, Harmonious, Round, Warm, Voluminous, And At the Same Time, Radiant and Clear. It Is Most Suited To Give The Instrument A Variety Of Colorful Tones.

SOLO also provides clear articulation with slightly less projection power, aiming for more blending aspects in sound.

• Provides maximum projection 

• It enables maximized projection and extra clear bow articulation.

• Produces powerful yet sensitive sound for the soloist.

• This rosin is forgiving under high bow pressure on the strings without the sound cracking.

The Hidersine 12V 'Junior' Rosin is an exceptional product crafted using a distinctive combination of waxes and exquisite resins based on Hidersine's authentic formula.

• A light, low-dust rosin

• Offers an outstanding balance of grip

• Ease of use 

• Ideal for younger players just starting on their musical adventure.

• Made in England

• Square Shape

• Clear amber cake with non slip cardboard ‘book’ holder.