Choice of rosin?

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- October 10, 2016 at 4:13 PM #9890
  
  Roland White
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  Hi Ulla, Yes rosin can be a new experience for some. for many years I just used the typical gold rosin usually recommended for Violin. some years back I took a few lessons from a great champion fiddler who was also very accomplished in Classical Violin and she suggested Jade Dark Rosin for Violin & Viola.
  
  Like you the second I tried it I felt a difference and most importantly I could hear the difference a cleaner fuller rounder tone. I have let others try it and strongly some feel a difference a some don’t. I think it might be most important in the ear of the player and if it sounds better then one should use it if you feel you play better too. Thanks for posting Ulla. Would love to hear some other experiences out there in FV land so chime in. Best regards, R
- October 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM #9891
  
  Casey Willis
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  W.C Hill Dark.
- October 11, 2016 at 12:36 PM #9899
  
  Will Brown – Jackson, MS
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  Andrea Solo Violin Rosin (1/2 cake and I renew every six months). Over the years I used various brands of light rosin with no complaints, however, I tried the Andrea Solo (which is a dark rosin) and like the increase in bite that it gives my bow on the strings.
- October 11, 2016 at 1:53 PM #9900
  
  Roland White
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  Hi Will,
  
  I tried Andrea Red and really liked it till I found the Jade. I thought it was smooth and did bite good. I might have to give the Solo a try. thanks for posting. R
- March 1, 2017 at 3:12 PM #10917
  
  fiddle1966
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  Hidersine is very good and does’nt leave alot of residue on your fiddle.
- September 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM #12570
  
  NewFiddler
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  Does it matter if your rosin is old? i’ve had mine for years.
- April 14, 2018 at 11:50 AM #14658
  
  daross
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  I’m also wondering how much rosin one should use and how often to use it.
  - April 16, 2018 at 11:01 AM #14661
    
    Casey Willis
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    Hi, Daross…
    
    I used to rosin once to twice a week when I was playing shows daily…these days, I don’t play much, so I don’t rosin much…if your playing a couple of hours a day, you’ll find that your rosin will need to be refreshed fairly frequently.
    
    My rule of thumb – soft/wispy tone means I should re-apply (this is also a good indication that your bow might need rehairing)….biting/harsh tone means I should maybe back off on the rosin for a bit.
    
    Hopefully that’s helpful!
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