Pirastro Oliv Evah Pirazzi Rosin is a light, soft rosin for Violin, Viola or Cello. Although used widely with most strings, this rosin is particularly recommended for use with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings and Pirastro Oliv strings due to the increased adhesive force. One of our best selling rosins, this Rosin is a low dusting quality rosin that is presented on a solid base and wrapped in a cloth. Rosin impacts the bowing technique and the sound colour of an instrument immensely and it is important that a rosin is carefully chosen.
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.
