Pirastro Obligato Medium Soft Rosin (P900900)
Mellow, rounded sound. Well suited for synthetic strings with low and medium tension
If you're new to rosin, here's a quick guide. String players often carry more than one type of rosin, depending on various factors like the stings they have on different instruments, where they're playing and – believe it or not – the weather conditions! High quality rosin allows for bowing without scratchy sounds, especially if only a thin layer of rosin is applied. We have sold rosin for over 30 years and we are often asked which rosin should I use? Here's what our thought process always is….
Question 1 – Which instrument is it for?
– Violin: A harder rosin is often preferred by Violinists.
– Viola: A harder rosin is often preferred by Violists
– Cello: A medium rosin is often preferred by Cellists
– Bass: A softer rosin is often preferred by Bassists
Question 2 – What is the core material of the string on the instrumet?
– A harder rosin is often preferred when playing with steel core strings.
– A softer rosin is often preferred when playing synthetic, gut and gut wound strings
Question 3 – Where is the musician playing?
– A harder rosin is often preferred when playing in a concert hall.
– A softer rosin is often preferred when playing in a studio.
Question 4 – What weather changes.
– A harder rosin is often preferred when it's hot weather.
– A softer rosin is often preferred when it's cold weather.
