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
Leathwood’s Baroque Blends have been specially formulated for gut strings to provide a gentle but clean attack with smooth traction that permits the string to resonate freely with maximum clarity.
The baroque viola blend can also be used for tenor viol and viola d’amore.
Baroque rosin makes a bright, clear sound with a feeling that the bow is quicker on the string and makes it easier to play fast with more clarity. The smoother traction allows the string to be played more intensely without distortion, reducing the ‘squeak’ often encountered using modern rosins on the gut.
Baroque instrument testimonials:
- “I am already totally hooked on this new rosin! I used the crisp variety for my recording on gut strings... It made a huge difference to the variety of articulations I could achieve and helped me produce a gorgeous tone for the microphones... you have changed my life!”
- “I was surprised by the first stroke, in which I can feel the hair “connects” tightly with the strings, and this proximity helps the strings to vibrate quite differently - better than before...I feel the sound is more focused and deeper than before. A very enjoyable experience playing with LBR; thank you!”
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
Created by Larsen Strings, these rosins are designed to create refined and delicate friction.
• Blends of choice raw materials
• For violin, viola or cello.
• Fabric wrapper.
• Premium quality light rosin.
• Low dust
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
SOLO 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.
Offers a well-blended, refined sound with slightly less projection than the SOLO formula. Admirers have described this special formula as giving a ‘silkier sound.’
• Well-blended, refined sound.
• Slightly less projection than the ‘SOLO’ formula.
• Relatively warmer and rounder than the SOLO
• Unique bowing sensation with a clearly defined reaction giving the viola bow rich, expressive tones with no excessive bite.
Hill Brand Light or Dark Rosin, considered by many as the ultimate rosin, is used by professionals worldwide.
• Light (amber) is slightly hard and has moderate powder.
• The dark (green) is slightly softer and grips better than the amber.
• Wrapped in a padded velveteen shell
• Slightly harder than the Hill Dark Rosin
• For Violin, Viola, and Cello
• Used by professionals worldwide
