Love this video. Been playing for 42 years and my first year my Dad gave me a little piece of sandpaper for my rosin. It is still in my case, I still use it and it’s 42. My Dad died 12 years ago. It’s nice to carry a piece of him with me.
you probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the new movies and series on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my brother recently :)
Thank you for the video. Just got a brand new violin and brand new rosin. I thought it was bad because it was this solid hard material... didn't realize I needed to scratch it up. thank you so much for saving me from buying another rosin.
Oh dear pls no cellists get light rosin bc of this, he was just talking about violins/violas which do need lighter rosin. Cellos can have some lighter rosin but with cellos, you almost always go for the darkest rosin possible. The darker, the richer the tone. Meanwhile bass rosin is a whole other sticky species apart from light violin/viola and dark cello rosin. Also! Do not continue scratching a used rosin, you only need to scratch it once at the first use.
I'm so glad that I've found this video, I've just bought myself my very first violin to finally start practicing my violin skills, and seen many other videos claiming how to put rosin on the bow and none of them stated that it's best to put it on slowly, so thank you for this very informative video!!😄🎶
It was definitely nice to see someone say how to rosin the bow, instead of just rub it up and down the bow, though the last video I watched did talk about scratching the top of the rosin - but nothing about 3 different kinds of rosin and to put it on slowly.
dont feel bad i almost did that myself but because i couldn't afford a violin at the time i just spent a few days researching how to clean one before i bought it and thats how i learned what it was
Thank you so much for this!! My 1st time playing my very 1st violin and this helped me as a beginner!! I can finally start practicing my violin now! Thank you!
thanks many thanks, first time my strings are cleaned and have the answer to how much rosin is needed, 7 to 10 x for every 4 to 6 hours of playing time. Groovey!
Thank you total violin noob we just bought a 1983 suzuki 4/4 for 25 bucks. I have extensive guitar repair experience but shaping my first violin bridge was interesting. I was able to make some noise for the first time after following this video
It's not a big genre painfully, so you probably have heard of Blind Guardian. But if you haven't, you're welcome, and check out Sacred Worlds and Wheel of Time. They mainly do power and progressive metal, but those were exceptions.
Your 16 now, what you think of playing your violin? I'm 64 and just bought my first violin. Fingerings the neck is tough because of my arthritis in my wrist. Or is it hard to turn your wrist to finger the bow so it will get easier for me?
Hello. I've just recently started playing violin again. I've been wondering what the difference is between the dark and light rosin, and which is better for the bow. Thank you for your help with how to keep the pegs from slipping. My instructor did that for me, and all but the E don't move, and the E is very touchy.
As a general rule, the dark rosin is more sticky than the lighter rosin. Which a person chooses is determined by a player's preference. Usually, the cheaper rosins are lighter in color. The more expensive rosins tend to be dark in color. The stickier rosin usually applies easier but can produce a more scratchy sound or make the action of the bow more aggressive but a player with higher ability is able to navigate this challenge and still produce the sound they want.
My grandfather, born in 1889, rosined his bow by scraping off rosin with his pocket knife. He also would pass his bow under the strings in front of the bridge picking up the dust.
I have been playing 55 years and have NEVER scratched new rosin to get it on my bow and have never had a problem. The ONLY time I would recommend scratching the rosin is if the bow hair does not have any rosin on it and the rosin is brand new.
This video was perfect! I recently got a product called the “Pickasobow”, (essentially a hybrid of a guitar pick and a violin bow) to use with my acoustic guitar, and it came with a little rosin block, but I could find any videos for that product on how to apply the rosin properly, so I just looked up how violinists do it instead.
Oh he forgot to say, for bases and mostly cellos darker rosin is needed. If you put light rosin on your cello bow it will not give the amount of friction you need for a lower octave instrument and it’ll sound whispy and just bad. So it’s good that you got the darkest rosin! It’s the best for cello!
Them: Who taught you how to rosin your bow? Me: Puffy the Vampire Slayer 😆 New cellist here and I didn't know fresh bows had to be rosined quite so much when you first get them. Thank you so much! This has been a great help. ☺️🌸
Oh my gosh, this was so helpful!! I just started playing the violin, and I honestly have no idea where to start. Do you have any tips or advice for a super beginner?
Should have come here sooner! My rosin has now been scratched all over! I was also rosining incorrectly! And I'm not rosining my bow enough. Every 4-6 hours is good to know. Your My tutor told me once a fortnight would be enough... but I'm practicing an hour every day! Just a silly Q - One would have to tighten a bow before rosining?
If it's a completely new bow, then you'll probably have to put quite a bit of rosin on, then work the rosin into the hairs by playing with heavy strokes. Then you'll have to repeat the process a few times. After the bow hair is saturated with rosin, it'll take a lot less rosin the next time you have to rosin your bow. The first time is usually messy and scratchy but it'll eventually get better. 👍
@@KennedyViolins I would not bother. Unless one is a professional violinist playing every day, one cake of rosin will probably last for the rest of my life. Writing from experience. Started with the Suzuki method at the age of 4 and have the same cake of rosin at the age of 60. Yes, with a deep groove in it!
The fabric is generally for holding the rosin while you use it. As a general rule, people don't want rosin dust on their hands because it makes them sticky.
Your rosin is probably fine. It doesn't really expire. More than likely, you'll need a new set of strings and possibly a bridge. Just look at the bridge and see if it's bent in the middle. If it's simply leaning towards the fingerboard and not bent, then you're probably fine with just standing the bridge upright. It really depends on how much the bridge was left leaning when the violin was first stored.
I thought it was used on the inside edges of a hand built violin in order to resonate. Thanks for the info. HotelBastard C. Perry Do you like, Home Grown Honey, Darius Rucker?
You don’t need to ruin your rosin by scratching it. It’s the same thing on top as it is inside. All you’re doing is wasting rosin. It’s a myth that scratching it helps. I believe it’s cause it makes it sticky but it takes two more seconds of just running it against your bow. Light rosin is meant to be less sticky and have a lighter bite. If you want a strong grip faster just use dark rosin, but be careful because it’s easy to over do it. A new bow is gonna take a bit to get rosin but just be patient there isn’t a need to ruin rosin.
The amount of rosin and how often you apply rosin is determined by how the bow feels. The more experience you have with the violin, the more obvious it will become whether you need to apply rosin or not. If you need rosin, you will feel that it takes too much bow pressure to get a sound out of the violin. You will also find that it is difficult to create clean beginnings of a stroke because the bow does not "bite" enough. It is a completely subjective feel. Everyone has their own desired feel for the bow.
So, I have a student violin that is new to me, but was a gift from a friend that they had used (but not used much). It came with dark rosin, and it has been rather scratchy at times. Is this because of too much rosin, then? And, if so, what is the best thing to do if you have too much?
Actually, heating up rosin is a bad idea. If you move the bow too quickly across the surface of the rosin, it'll heat the cake up and the rosin will refuse to adhere to the hair. This is why your motions should be slower and more deliberate. Heating the rosin with a hair dryer would have the same effect. 😉 Here is a vid to provide more explanation: ua-cam.com/video/KECRY1_Ut88/v-deo.htmlsi=s8_a-PmwuaPwDdAp
It takes practice but you have to make sure the strings on the violin are not tight. Make sure the strings are somewhat loose, then put the bridge in place. After it's in place, then tighten the strings. You just have to make sure you keep on straightening the bridge, so it doesn't end up crooked.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's a small concern when considering all of the other factors that are necessary for progress on a stringed instrument.
Well I'm a bus girl and I'm heading to have my first day tomorrow I was with Moorabbin I don't open till 10:00 and I'm out of resin and yeah I'm gonna have to go with that any resin
A question for you. I did apply the rosin as explained, after observing for few days it turns out that few initial strokes are warm and smooth. But after 10-15 minutes of play the sound becomes scratchy and I can feel it while playing. I watched some other tutor videos and they too say to rosin once in 5-6 hours of playing, as a general rule. So what's going on here, sound becoming scratchy after 10-15 min? (I tried applying higher quantity as well. Default rosin which came with the 🎻 as well as Daddario Light).
Well, it's hard to say because there is always going to be an element of subjectiveness with these kinds of topics but more than likely, the humidity levels where you are, are affecting the sound. This is why the sound changes after a bit. The rosin, once applied to the bow, is reacting to the water content in the air, whether it's wet or dry, the humidity levels will always have some kind of effect.
@@KennedyViolins Really appreciate you taking time out to respond ❤️ As I kept reading more about rosin it occurred to me that it might be Light vs Dark rosin, and it was! Both different brands Light rosin gave the problem described in original message. So I tried Dark rosin and it perfectly worked. The bow's still not scratchy after 4 hours of play, and the E string is not screechy as earlier. This information could be useful to others now! Thanks!
I thought never scratch your rosin make it easier to break, I don't know if correct to use sand paper to and it down please someone let me know what is correct way to break into new cake of rosin thanks
There are rare instances in which it'd be reasonable to completely remove the rosin from a bow. Some professional players will want to change rosins completely and they do not want to mix 2 types of rosins on their bow or the hair is so dirty, that you want to clean it before adhering new rosin. In these situations, you can unscrew the frog from the bow and VERY carefully wash out the hair with soap and water and let it dry for a couple days before adhering new rosin. However, I highly recommend not doing this. There are many things that can go wrong with this procedure and most of the time it's unnecessary. You might get water on the temporary glue that is used in different parts of the bow and the bow will come apart at the frog or the tip. Or, you may use a soap that is too aggressive and it may damage the stick itself. Most of the time, if you have excess rosin, you can just play with the bow until it is where you want it and wipe any excess rosin off of the stick with a soft cloth. Hope this helps!
It takes practice to know. If your bow has rosin on it, then you can go up and down the bow about 6-10 times. If there is no rosin on the bow, it might take 20-30 strokes. You'll know if you put too much or not based on how the bow works. If the sound is too scratchy, then use less rosin next time. If it's too difficult to play, then you'll want to put more rosin on.
@@KennedyViolins haha thanks for the advice, after fiddling around with it a few minutes (pun fully intended) I think I managed to get the right amount of rosin on :) playing my first scales and such now!
Well, possibly because of water content in the air but it really depends on where you live. Your instrument will react differently in wet or dry climate and your rosin will as well. However, a lot of people control the water content in their violin with various devices, etc, so there are a lot of parts to the equation. I suppose the best thing to do, is just to experiment. Perhaps someone else has a more definitive answer. I've never really worried about the bow that much. I've always focused most of my efforts on maintaining consistent water content in the instrument because that will have the most immediate and obvious results.
The bow will only function with rosin on it, so removing the rosin after use would be like taking the engine out of your car every time you arrive at your destination. Even if you wanted to remove the rosin, it'd be nearly impossible. It's quite sticky. :)
@@KennedyViolins Oh ok, thanks. I just have read from a few places that you need To clean your bow after every session. I just started so dont know whats the case =)
@@Vahisofficial Oh ok, I understand. YES, you should wipe the WOOD of your bow but NOT the hair. You never want to touch the hair. However, you should wipe down the wood of the bow after every use, because the rosin will build up and look terrible. 👍
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Love this video. Been playing for 42 years and my first year my Dad gave me a little piece of sandpaper for my rosin. It is still in my case, I still use it and it’s 42. My Dad died 12 years ago. It’s nice to carry a piece of him with me.
🤲🏿💜🧘🏿♂️🥰
This genuinely warms my heart
you probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the new movies and series on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my brother recently :)
@Aiden Grayson Definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D
Ah, how lovely... Would that I'd started playing the violin 42 years ago! But hey, it's fun and hugely challenging!
6 years later and this video is still helping people 😂 thank you!
Cool. Can't argue with that!
Thank you for the video. Just got a brand new violin and brand new rosin. I thought it was bad because it was this solid hard material... didn't realize I needed to scratch it up. thank you so much for saving me from buying another rosin.
Oh dear pls no cellists get light rosin bc of this, he was just talking about violins/violas which do need lighter rosin.
Cellos can have some lighter rosin but with cellos, you almost always go for the darkest rosin possible. The darker, the richer the tone. Meanwhile bass rosin is a whole other sticky species apart from light violin/viola and dark cello rosin.
Also! Do not continue scratching a used rosin, you only need to scratch it once at the first use.
Thank you
Thanks !~
Which brand do you recommend
thank you! I was gifted a guitar bow & had NO ideawhat the bow/rosin approach was. now I (ALMOST...) get it. hugs & kisses-jj
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Found this video just as I needed to order a new rosin. Great detailed info for a new adult student. Thank You.
This video answered my questions in their entirety! Thank you so much!
Your welcome!
I'm so glad that I've found this video, I've just bought myself my very first violin to finally start practicing my violin skills, and seen many other videos claiming how to put rosin on the bow and none of them stated that it's best to put it on slowly, so thank you for this very informative video!!😄🎶
DID YOU IMPROVE????
It was definitely nice to see someone say how to rosin the bow, instead of just rub it up and down the bow, though the last video I watched did talk about scratching the top of the rosin - but nothing about 3 different kinds of rosin and to put it on slowly.
@@man2naturexnature557 Eeeh, sort of did, I have wag more practicing of the violin than I've ever imagined tbh, lol😅
I was wondering why it wasn’t making any noise 😔
dont feel bad i almost did that myself but because i couldn't afford a violin at the time i just spent a few days researching how to clean one before i bought it and thats how i learned what it was
Same 😂
I don't mean to laugh but 😂 hey you found the right video!
Dude THANK YOU for the advice!!! I thought I was losing my mind but scoring the rosin was literally all I had to do! You're a life saver!
Sweeeeet. Glad to help!!
Thank you! So needed for new players. Not many videos
about this very basic, but important step..
Short, to the point, and informative.. good video!!
Thank you so much for this!! My 1st time playing my very 1st violin and this helped me as a beginner!! I can finally start practicing my violin now! Thank you!
Cool. Glad to help and happy practicing!
I just got a new violin and I didn't know how to rosin it but now I know. And scratching it really helps.
Me 2
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
You're very welcome. :)
My new Kennedy violin just arrived!! Thank you for the video!
Awesome! Let us know if you need anything in the future. 👍
Thankyou for the info mister ,bless,I'm a complete Novice.but eager to learn ,thankyou again.
Glad to help!
This DEFINITELY helped a lot.
Cool. Thanks for letting me know!
thanks many thanks, first time my strings are cleaned and have the answer to how much rosin is needed, 7 to 10 x for every 4 to 6 hours of playing time. Groovey!
Glad to help!
Thank you total violin noob we just bought a 1983 suzuki 4/4 for 25 bucks. I have extensive guitar repair experience but shaping my first violin bridge was interesting. I was able to make some noise for the first time after following this video
Super cool!
thanks for this video, scratching up the rosin is what we needed!
Sweet. Glad the vid helped!
I appreciate learning this. I'm a Metal-Head, and some of the Symphonic Metal I listen to uses stringed instruments like this.
It's not a big genre painfully, so you probably have heard of Blind Guardian. But if you haven't, you're welcome, and check out Sacred Worlds and Wheel of Time. They mainly do power and progressive metal, but those were exceptions.
@@ahums16 Holy freak, Blind Guardian rocks! Thx ahums16.
You then gonna love Korpiklaani. Amanhauta is my fave song
@@ahums16 Blind Guardian didnt use that much violins before "A twist in the myth", piano and keyboards arrangements at most
This was so helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me know. 👍
😭 tysmmmmmm I'm 14 and just got my first violin, couldn't figure out why it wasn't making sound 🤧🤧🤧🤧
I had the same problem, no sound. But now plenty of sound. I’m also new to violin.
Your 16 now, what you think of playing your violin? I'm 64 and just bought my first violin. Fingerings the neck is tough because of my arthritis in my wrist. Or is it hard to turn your wrist to finger the bow so it will get easier for me?
Thank you for posted this helpful video🤠👍👌🎻
Glad it helped!
Appreciate this
Always glad to help!
You just saved my life I have a concert and my bow didn't work now it does.
Sweet, glad to hear that!
Thank you
Your teaching helped me ......
Awesome clear tutorials . Thank you. And you are a beautiful player! :-)
Thanks, it was a helpful video for me as a beginner with Violin. Greetings from Germany!
Now i finally understand what some of the lyrics to "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" mean.
Haha, nice... 😉
Hello. I've just recently started playing violin again. I've been wondering what the difference is between the dark and light rosin, and which is better for the bow. Thank you for your help with how to keep the pegs from slipping. My instructor did that for me, and all but the E don't move, and the E is very touchy.
As a general rule, the dark rosin is more sticky than the lighter rosin. Which a person chooses is determined by a player's preference. Usually, the cheaper rosins are lighter in color. The more expensive rosins tend to be dark in color. The stickier rosin usually applies easier but can produce a more scratchy sound or make the action of the bow more aggressive but a player with higher ability is able to navigate this challenge and still produce the sound they want.
Thanks for the info; I just got a new bow for the first time and needed this information.
Thank you a lot ! I just got a rosin with my chelo and it is not stick to a bow at all. After i rough it up it works just fine.
Brilliant, simple and stray to the point ❤️
My grandfather, born in 1889, rosined his bow by scraping off rosin with his pocket knife. He also would pass his bow under the strings in front of the bridge picking up the dust.
thank you! exactly what i needed
I have been playing 55 years and have NEVER scratched new rosin to get it on my bow and have never had a problem. The ONLY time I would recommend scratching the rosin is if the bow hair does not have any rosin on it and the rosin is brand new.
exactly.
great simple explanation, thanks a Ton ; )
Always glad to help!
Perfect video, very informative
Thank you 😊 now my violin make beautiful sound
thank you. I bought a violin, without ever playing before and taking no lessons, wondered why no sound is coming out??? lol
Yes, exactly. You must have rosin in order to create a sound.
Did anyone else die when he used the bow to scratch the rosin?
What😭
This video was perfect!
I recently got a product called the “Pickasobow”, (essentially a hybrid of a guitar pick and a violin bow) to use with my acoustic guitar, and it came with a little rosin block, but I could find any videos for that product on how to apply the rosin properly, so I just looked up how violinists do it instead.
Wow, I have no idea what you are talking about! If you have any videos on your channel of this, you should post them. It sounds interesting.
It’s a product that allows you to play a guitar like a violin
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I got a student cello and they gave me the darkest rosin...my thought process when I opened my case??? “Nice lol” 😂
Oh he forgot to say, for bases and mostly cellos darker rosin is needed. If you put light rosin on your cello bow it will not give the amount of friction you need for a lower octave instrument and it’ll sound whispy and just bad. So it’s good that you got the darkest rosin! It’s the best for cello!
@@starsoup4mybutterbean962 🤨 why did I get dark rosin with my viola
BRILLIANT, ThX . Start my first lessons today
Them: Who taught you how to rosin your bow?
Me: Puffy the Vampire Slayer
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New cellist here and I didn't know fresh bows had to be rosined quite so much when you first get them. Thank you so much! This has been a great help. ☺️🌸
We're always glad to help! Oh, and say HI to Buffy for me. 👍
Thank u soosoo much
Always glad to help!
Very helpful. Thanks man. I'm super new to this
I'm getting a erhu and I'm excited I wanna know stuff before I use it
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@@westcoastcubensis8112 dude really shared his phone number
1 tip never touch the bow hairs the oil from your fingers will weaken the horse tail hair and it will break
Another tip dont screw the screw on the bottom of the bow because its tightening the wood as well and the wood will snap
Same here
Thank you.
That's cool.
Oh my gosh, this was so helpful!! I just started playing the violin, and I honestly have no idea where to start. Do you have any tips or advice for a super beginner?
Hmmmm.....it looks like you just gave me an idea for a new video. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. It sure helps.
I was looking for the Millant Stradivari Rosin in Violin-Shaped Box and got this video but i am not complaining
Should have come here sooner! My rosin has now been scratched all over! I was also rosining incorrectly! And I'm not rosining my bow enough. Every 4-6 hours is good to know. Your My tutor told me once a fortnight would be enough... but I'm practicing an hour every day!
Just a silly Q - One would have to tighten a bow before rosining?
Yes, you definitely want to tighten your bow before applying rosin. 👍
@@KennedyViolins Thanks Joel. It a logical thing to do but need to be sure I'm doing everything correctly!
Just got my first one at age 48 lol love a violin! So with a new bow how will I know it's resin enough, I don't want the sound bad from sticking
If it's a completely new bow, then you'll probably have to put quite a bit of rosin on, then work the rosin into the hairs by playing with heavy strokes. Then you'll have to repeat the process a few times. After the bow hair is saturated with rosin, it'll take a lot less rosin the next time you have to rosin your bow. The first time is usually messy and scratchy but it'll eventually get better. 👍
Ty!
Always glad to help!
I wonder witch one is the best for soldering electronic components? 😌 Probably the clear one 🙂
Thanks, your tip worked awesome!
Does it have best before date? XD? I have a case of 50 pcs of sealed rosin from 1920's=)
Idk why but that's really cool
now why should you keep it for so long
Thank you for this video!
I was here for the other type of rosin lol
I was here for the rasengan 💀 from naruto
As was I
losers i was here for that THC rosin
@@eldoctor5096 that's what Jorge and I were talking about dude
Lol same
Thanks for helping me because im soon about to buy a new cake of rosin
Should I rotate the round rosin as Im rubbing on bow so it doesn’t eventually create deep straight indentation causing sides to go to waste ?
Yes, I would recommend this. A lot of people do it but it's pretty tough to avoid completely!
@@KennedyViolins I would not bother. Unless one is a professional violinist playing every day, one cake of rosin will probably last for the rest of my life. Writing from experience. Started with the Suzuki method at the age of 4 and have the same cake of rosin at the age of 60. Yes, with a deep groove in it!
First i thought why my violin doesn't make sound and what's that glowing box for...
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Wow.. love to watch him rosen a bow🔥
Thank you for your advice I'm awake
thanks for the video using a knife or fork new idea for me was using a nail file
Ya, well whatever works!
can you use the back to scratch up the rectangular rosin or is it just on that circle?
Great explination 👍🏼. The golden rosen has a fabric, Why?
The fabric is generally for holding the rosin while you use it. As a general rule, people don't want rosin dust on their hands because it makes them sticky.
When I was younger I use to eat it
😂We definitely need your comment to lighten things up here! 🙂
Simple and effective 😌
My sister has a violin she quit playing 2-4 years ago. Should I replace rosin, bridge and bow or just rosin. The violin bow is still in tact.
Your rosin is probably fine. It doesn't really expire. More than likely, you'll need a new set of strings and possibly a bridge. Just look at the bridge and see if it's bent in the middle. If it's simply leaning towards the fingerboard and not bent, then you're probably fine with just standing the bridge upright. It really depends on how much the bridge was left leaning when the violin was first stored.
Hello, how about with the brand new light rosin? Is it the same with the gold rosin how to use? I hope you notice my question. Thank you❤️
I thought it was used on the inside edges of a hand built violin in order to resonate. Thanks for the info.
HotelBastard
C. Perry
Do you like, Home Grown Honey, Darius Rucker?
Ty helped a lot
Glad to help!
You don’t need to ruin your rosin by scratching it. It’s the same thing on top as it is inside. All you’re doing is wasting rosin. It’s a myth that scratching it helps. I believe it’s cause it makes it sticky but it takes two more seconds of just running it against your bow. Light rosin is meant to be less sticky and have a lighter bite. If you want a strong grip faster just use dark rosin, but be careful because it’s easy to over do it. A new bow is gonna take a bit to get rosin but just be patient there isn’t a need to ruin rosin.
How do you know if you do not have enough Rodin on your bow
The amount of rosin and how often you apply rosin is determined by how the bow feels. The more experience you have with the violin, the more obvious it will become whether you need to apply rosin or not. If you need rosin, you will feel that it takes too much bow pressure to get a sound out of the violin. You will also find that it is difficult to create clean beginnings of a stroke because the bow does not "bite" enough. It is a completely subjective feel. Everyone has their own desired feel for the bow.
Thank you 😊
So, I have a student violin that is new to me, but was a gift from a friend that they had used (but not used much). It came with dark rosin, and it has been rather scratchy at times. Is this because of too much rosin, then? And, if so, what is the best thing to do if you have too much?
You have 3 options assuking that yiy changed the strings. wax the bow, repair the bow, or get a new bow all together
This maybe a stupid question, could heat it up a little like with a blow dryer would that work ?
Actually, heating up rosin is a bad idea. If you move the bow too quickly across the surface of the rosin, it'll heat the cake up and the rosin will refuse to adhere to the hair. This is why your motions should be slower and more deliberate. Heating the rosin with a hair dryer would have the same effect. 😉 Here is a vid to provide more explanation: ua-cam.com/video/KECRY1_Ut88/v-deo.htmlsi=s8_a-PmwuaPwDdAp
@KennedyViolins thanks for your fast response.
How to put the bridge in the middle of violin? It always pops out
It takes practice but you have to make sure the strings on the violin are not tight. Make sure the strings are somewhat loose, then put the bridge in place. After it's in place, then tighten the strings. You just have to make sure you keep on straightening the bridge, so it doesn't end up crooked.
Thanks I'm learning how to play Viola and i was afraid of using rosin wrong
I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's a small concern when considering all of the other factors that are necessary for progress on a stringed instrument.
Well I'm a bus girl and I'm heading to have my first day tomorrow I was with Moorabbin I don't open till 10:00 and I'm out of resin and yeah I'm gonna have to go with that any resin
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A question for you.
I did apply the rosin as explained, after observing for few days it turns out that few initial strokes are warm and smooth. But after 10-15 minutes of play the sound becomes scratchy and I can feel it while playing. I watched some other tutor videos and they too say to rosin once in 5-6 hours of playing, as a general rule.
So what's going on here, sound becoming scratchy after 10-15 min? (I tried applying higher quantity as well. Default rosin which came with the 🎻 as well as Daddario Light).
Well, it's hard to say because there is always going to be an element of subjectiveness with these kinds of topics but more than likely, the humidity levels where you are, are affecting the sound. This is why the sound changes after a bit. The rosin, once applied to the bow, is reacting to the water content in the air, whether it's wet or dry, the humidity levels will always have some kind of effect.
@@KennedyViolins Really appreciate you taking time out to respond ❤️
As I kept reading more about rosin it occurred to me that it might be Light vs Dark rosin, and it was!
Both different brands Light rosin gave the problem described in original message. So I tried Dark rosin and it perfectly worked. The bow's still not scratchy after 4 hours of play, and the E string is not screechy as earlier. This information could be useful to others now! Thanks!
Well, I'm glad you found a rosin that works!@@EnKay0000
I have bought my first violin..... it's made of plast. I don't get any sound. If you could go in to comment tip I will be grateful,.
If your rosin is chipping and dry can it still be used?
Should my bow be tight when applying the rosin?
Yes, it's nearly impossible to apply rosin when your bow is loose and you'll get a lot of rosin on the stick as well if it's loose. 👍
I thought never scratch your rosin make it easier to break, I don't know if correct to use sand paper to and it down please someone let me know what is correct way to break into new cake of rosin thanks
Scratching will work but you have to be careful while scratching it because you can break the rosin while scratching it. Sandpaper will work as well.
How would you get the old rosin off and new one on ?
There are rare instances in which it'd be reasonable to completely remove the rosin from a bow. Some professional players will want to change rosins completely and they do not want to mix 2 types of rosins on their bow or the hair is so dirty, that you want to clean it before adhering new rosin. In these situations, you can unscrew the frog from the bow and VERY carefully wash out the hair with soap and water and let it dry for a couple days before adhering new rosin. However, I highly recommend not doing this. There are many things that can go wrong with this procedure and most of the time it's unnecessary. You might get water on the temporary glue that is used in different parts of the bow and the bow will come apart at the frog or the tip. Or, you may use a soap that is too aggressive and it may damage the stick itself. Most of the time, if you have excess rosin, you can just play with the bow until it is where you want it and wipe any excess rosin off of the stick with a soft cloth. Hope this helps!
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How do you tell when it’s properly done tho? Im brand new, probably a dumb question
It takes practice to know. If your bow has rosin on it, then you can go up and down the bow about 6-10 times. If there is no rosin on the bow, it might take 20-30 strokes. You'll know if you put too much or not based on how the bow works. If the sound is too scratchy, then use less rosin next time. If it's too difficult to play, then you'll want to put more rosin on.
@@KennedyViolins haha thanks for the advice, after fiddling around with it a few minutes (pun fully intended) I think I managed to get the right amount of rosin on :) playing my first scales and such now!
@@hunterrobinson7710 Happy practicing!
Thanks a lot :)
Someone told me the dark rosin is best for like winter time and the light rosin is better for summer time. Lol is there any truth in that?
Well, possibly because of water content in the air but it really depends on where you live. Your instrument will react differently in wet or dry climate and your rosin will as well. However, a lot of people control the water content in their violin with various devices, etc, so there are a lot of parts to the equation. I suppose the best thing to do, is just to experiment. Perhaps someone else has a more definitive answer. I've never really worried about the bow that much. I've always focused most of my efforts on maintaining consistent water content in the instrument because that will have the most immediate and obvious results.
I use a bamboo case, not metal. Then I microwave it for about 5 seconds. I do the same with my soldering rosin.
Thanks man! A++++++++
Do you just leave the rosin on the bow or Do you need To take it Off also after playing?
The bow will only function with rosin on it, so removing the rosin after use would be like taking the engine out of your car every time you arrive at your destination. Even if you wanted to remove the rosin, it'd be nearly impossible. It's quite sticky. :)
@@KennedyViolins Oh ok, thanks. I just have read from a few places that you need To clean your bow after every session. I just started so dont know whats the case =)
@@Vahisofficial Oh ok, I understand. YES, you should wipe the WOOD of your bow but NOT the hair. You never want to touch the hair. However, you should wipe down the wood of the bow after every use, because the rosin will build up and look terrible. 👍
Is dark rosin supposed to feel jelly? I bought one and it feels like crystal solid i dont know if it’s the right one
Rosin is always hard. Most of it is solidified tree sap.
@@KennedyViolins Thank you! I’m new to the instrument and someone suggested me rosin and got afraid I brought the wrong one.
@@mikesmith7620 Nah, you can't really buy "wrong" rosin. It's just a matter of preference eventually. 👍
I have a 3 foot aluminum rod and some rosin. Do you know how to put rosin on it & make it "sing"?
Handsaw?
@@KennedyViolins No, it's an aluminum rod from Lowe's ~ 1/2 inch by 3 feet
@@stevenscottoddballz I have to admit, I've never seen an aluminum rod "sing". Perhaps it's a WB frog thing?
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