You are so kind about telling us what you know. I'm getting a 6 string Wood violin in October, tuned for guitar...so I'll be learning how to "bow". I think I'll start with an amber. Thanks!
Really a good and helpful video - thanks - it was just what I needed. I am an adult learning violin/fiddle and got a basic (cheap) rosin (Kafco dark) to start with. Funny thing is I NEVER see or hear of that brand when people recommend rosins. Honestly had no idea that there were differences with different rosins until I heard that recently. I thought I might want to try a different rosin, but had NO idea where to start. With the information you shared in your video I have decided to try an amber. BTW, yes I had to scratch this rosin to get it started. I got it at the fiddle shop and then had to go back and ask him about why the rosin would not coat my bow and he told me sometimes you had to do that to get it started - and sure enough that did the trick.
Thank you, loved the story about how you fixed your rosin. I like the darker sound so I went with Holstein dark as the upgrade from the rosin that cam with my very first violin (I'm on number 3 at this point) but my bows have always added a flavor thats crunchy as you say. I recently took my $250 pernambuco to be rehaired and asked to try some of the bows in the next range up, so the gentleman brought me 4 bows from $550 to $1500. I fell in love with the CodaBow Diamond GX, but once I left, I realized I'd been bedazzled by A. how smooth the bows ran across my strings and actually helped my bowing and B. how "pure" the sound was, not interferring or causing "static" in the sound of my violin. For the first time since I started violin, I realized I'd put research about rosin on the backburner in favor of all the abundant information needed to play violin. I watched one or two videos, neither as much of a one stop shop as yours, and realized I should be using a light rosin since I live in Florida and considered the GoldFlex, but I also saw the rosin the shop had been using was Bespoke supple, so a $12 cake versus a $67 cake and now I'm bedazzled by the $67 cake, of course. Violin is my peace and zen place so I happily throw money at it, to the extent I'll go broke, so when I go to pick up my bow, I'll ask them to rosin it with the Bespoke and if the result knocks my socks off, I'm afraid I have no willpower to resist. Two questions: what to do if you have "undesirable" rosin on a bow (I have 2 spare) and is there a general guide concerning humidity and effect on rosin? As of this moment, I only perform in my house and it is a steady 42 humidity. Thank you so much, for the video and your time reading my mini novel. Sincerely, Gabriel
You need no glue to stick the rosin back to its base. Just use a lighter flame and hold that for a few seconds under the bottom of the rosin block so that it gets melted on the surface (should it start burning, blow out the flame) and push it back to its base. Will hold as originally after a few seconds of cooling down. Thats what I learned from my violin teacher. He also repaired broken rosin with a lighter flame held shortly to the separated piece.
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Thank you so much this was very useful! I also heard abiut scratching the rosin at first as well - good to know this isn't the case. And great tip of rotating the rosin! :)
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Very good videos, I enjoy them a lot, thank you. What to do with the build-up rosin on the strings? Is it good to wipe (clean) the strings from the rosin build-up? If yes, how? With cloth, or other?
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On a new bow, cheap bow would it help to rosin on the back side as well as the contact side. It takes quite a lot of rubbing to get a drag on a new bow. I take anybodies opinion.
But the groove looks so cool. It talks about effort. Practice. The groove itsefl its a tale of dissipline.... How long does it take to make that groove.... How much effort. Its very impressing by itself.
Hi, I've just started to learn the violin (self learning). I was given the instrument and some rosin. It appears to have cracks running through it but it hasn't broken apart. Would still be ok to use?
Tim Endicott It will be ok if the cracks are in the inside of the rosin. If they are in te outside of the rosin it could break your hairs of the bow. P.S: I'm sorry if my english is not good
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Thank you so much for your video, I've picked my shoulder rest and rosin based on your suggestions :)
Wonderful!
You are so kind about telling us what you know. I'm getting a 6 string Wood violin in October, tuned for guitar...so I'll be learning how to "bow". I think I'll start with an amber. Thanks!
You are most welcome, and good luck with your coming violin venture!
Really a good and helpful video - thanks - it was just what I needed. I am an adult learning violin/fiddle and got a basic (cheap) rosin (Kafco dark) to start with. Funny thing is I NEVER see or hear of that brand when people recommend rosins. Honestly had no idea that there were differences with different rosins until I heard that recently. I thought I might want to try a different rosin, but had NO idea where to start. With the information you shared in your video I have decided to try an amber. BTW, yes I had to scratch this rosin to get it started. I got it at the fiddle shop and then had to go back and ask him about why the rosin would not coat my bow and he told me sometimes you had to do that to get it started - and sure enough that did the trick.
Thank you so much! Not many teachers tell on this theme in this detail.
You're very welcome! Glad you like it :)
Thank you, loved the story about how you fixed your rosin. I like the darker sound so I went with Holstein dark as the upgrade from the rosin that cam with my very first violin (I'm on number 3 at this point) but my bows have always added a flavor thats crunchy as you say. I recently took my $250 pernambuco to be rehaired and asked to try some of the bows in the next range up, so the gentleman brought me 4 bows from $550 to $1500. I fell in love with the CodaBow Diamond GX, but once I left, I realized I'd been bedazzled by A. how smooth the bows ran across my strings and actually helped my bowing and B. how "pure" the sound was, not interferring or causing "static" in the sound of my violin. For the first time since I started violin, I realized I'd put research about rosin on the backburner in favor of all the abundant information needed to play violin. I watched one or two videos, neither as much of a one stop shop as yours, and realized I should be using a light rosin since I live in Florida and considered the GoldFlex, but I also saw the rosin the shop had been using was Bespoke supple, so a $12 cake versus a $67 cake and now I'm bedazzled by the $67 cake, of course. Violin is my peace and zen place so I happily throw money at it, to the extent I'll go broke, so when I go to pick up my bow, I'll ask them to rosin it with the Bespoke and if the result knocks my socks off, I'm afraid I have no willpower to resist. Two questions: what to do if you have "undesirable" rosin on a bow (I have 2 spare) and is there a general guide concerning humidity and effect on rosin? As of this moment, I only perform in my house and it is a steady 42 humidity. Thank you so much, for the video and your time reading my mini novel.
Sincerely, Gabriel
Glad you found it useful!
@@virtualsheetmusic I saw she doesn't reply on this channel. I will direct my questions to her channel. Thank you.
You need no glue to stick the rosin back to its base. Just use a lighter flame and hold that for a few seconds under the bottom of the rosin block so that it gets melted on the surface (should it start burning, blow out the flame) and push it back to its base. Will hold as originally after a few seconds of cooling down. Thats what I learned from my violin teacher. He also repaired broken rosin with a lighter flame held shortly to the separated piece.
Helmut Hoffmann So Glad you enjoy! Please feel free to check out the other videos that we have posted!
your videos are just great!! thank you so much, please keep up the great work!
Glad you like them!
Useful suggestions. Thank you.
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Thank you so much this was very useful! I also heard abiut scratching the rosin at first as well - good to know this isn't the case. And great tip of rotating the rosin! :)
excellent info! Thank you
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Can you please review leatherwood bespoke rosin
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hi. im from brazil. how i know if i have to much rosin om my hairbow. and how i know if i have oil on my hairbow. tanks. i love all your videos.
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Very good videos, I enjoy them a lot, thank you. What to do with the build-up rosin on the strings? Is it good to wipe (clean) the strings from the rosin build-up? If yes, how? With cloth, or other?
Glad you liked them! Please, post your questions to Lora on this video's dedicated page on VSM, Lora doens't answer questions here on UA-cam: www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/lora/rosin/
adreas solo rosin is the BEST. bring a whole new dimension to the tone.
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Agreed ! Just got my Andrea Solo yesterday. The difference is huge !
I love your personality i wish I can actually meet you 🌻
I used to run the bow over the back of my hand to see how much I’d put on! Never have I tapped a bow on the palm of my hand haha!
On a new bow, cheap bow would it help to rosin on the back side as well as the contact side. It takes quite a lot of rubbing to get a drag on a new bow. I take anybodies opinion.
Yes, you are right, rosin on both sides definitively helps!
Wait so there are 3 diff types of rosin light, Amber, and dark?
yes, exactly 😉
I have a violin and i can use the bow and i love strings class
That's great! Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Jade Rosin is actually very hard and brittle, in contrast to the common belief that all dark rosins are sticky.
Careful with the smacking it on your palm, that can break the tip.
But the groove looks so cool. It talks about effort. Practice. The groove itsefl its a tale of dissipline.... How long does it take to make that groove.... How much effort. Its very impressing by itself.
Of course, I agree with you, the more practice the better you get
can you please review about larica gold rosin both 1 and 2??
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Thank you!
Mine is dark and shiny
Hi, I've just started to learn the violin (self learning). I was given the instrument and some rosin. It appears to have cracks running through it but it hasn't broken apart. Would still be ok to use?
Tim Endicott It will be ok if the cracks are in the inside of the rosin. If they are in te outside of the rosin it could break your hairs of the bow.
P.S: I'm sorry if my english is not good
how do you know what amber beer looks like?
Beeer
Does rosin age and dry out creating any problems?
Very old rosin can crack more easily, but it is always OK to use. IN other words, it doesn't age for its main purpose.
FYI, Salchow is pronounced like "Salkow" & I like it a lot!
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