Violin Rosin
Find the perfect violin rosin for grip, tone and smooth bowing. Browse top brands like Pirastro and Hill, explore FAQs and enhance your sound today.
Melos Rosin
Top quality handmade rosin for Violin, Viola and Cello. Made in Greece entirely from natural products from local suppliers. Please note, Melos have recently updated... read more...
Our price £18.77
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Gustave Bernardel Rosin
Premium grade light French rosin. In quality fabric wallet. Gustave Bernardel is suitable for violin, viola and cello and is widely regarded as a top quality rosin w... read more...
Our price £12.40
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Astrea Rosin
Student rosin with low dust and easy application Available in light or dark and suitable for use with violin, viola and cello, the dark being slightly grippier. Made i... read more...
Our price £4.49
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Cecilia (Andrea) A Piacere Rosin
Formerly named 'Tartini Green' rosin made by 'Cremona in America.' A Piacere has the exact same formula as the Tartini GREEN, which provides effortless bow control ... read more...
Our price from £28.92
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Cecilia (Andrea) Solo Rosin
A Premium rosin made by Cremona in America. This rosin provides a powerful, yet sensitive sound for the soloist. It enables maximized projection and extra clear bow ... read more...
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Thomastik Infeld Premium Rosin
The newly developed Thomastik-Infeld Rosin, is available for violin, viola and cello. Thomastik claim that by using this rosin, you can get even more tonal variety fr... read more...
Our price £80.10
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Cecilia 'Signature' Formula Rosin
Cecilia 'Signature' formula rosin made by 'Cremona in America.' The first rosin to be launched under the new name CECILIA, this rosin was released in 2020. Providin... read more...
RRP £36.92 our price £35.74 You save 3%
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Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin 100% Crisp or Supple Formula
The different rosin blends created by Leatherwood offer you a precise way to enhance the sound of your instrument. Here we have the 100% option. By choosing the Supp... read more...
RRP £76.97 our price £66.78 You save 13%
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Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin 50/50 Supple & Crisp blend
50/50 is a perfect mix of both supple and crisp recipes, this rosin recipe will have a balanced texture and sound palette A blend of natural resins mounted in a wood ... read more...
RRP £86.68 our price £76.52 You save 11%
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Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin 75% Crisp
75% crisp - This recipe is the perfect blend for the soloist. It focuses on power, projection and clarity, with a slightly thicker texture that will highlight warm res... read more...
RRP £86.68 our price £76.52 You save 11%
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Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin 75% Supple
75% supple - If you love the warmth and depth of the 100% supple blend, but want a little more punch, this recipe gives you added clarity and bite to the thicker textu... read more...
RRP £86.68 our price £76.52 You save 11%
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Leatherwood Concerto Rosin
Concerto is a luxurious, super-premium rosin for intense soloistic playing. Designed intentionally for soloists, power, focus and projection are prominent with minimal... read more...
Our price £84.50
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Leatherwood ecoRosin
Leatherwood ecoRosin uses natural, plant based ingredients and resins, including organic waxes and hemp, no animal products and is 100% Vegan. ecoRosin is biodegrada... read more...
RRP £29.65 our price £28.24 You save 4%
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Sandrine Raffin Rosin
Expertly crafted in France, and packaged in a walnut (dark colour) or beech (light colour) wood box. One rosin formula works for violin, viola, and cello. Developed b... read more...
RRP £34.41 our price from £30.98 You save 9%
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Evah Pirazzi Gold Rosin
Specially formulated for Evah Pirazzi Gold strings It brings to the fore the full sound spectrum, powerful projection and excellent bow response of these strings. read more...
RRP £30.41 our price £22.44 You save 26%
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Pirastro Oliv-Evah Rosin
Dark rosin recommended for use with Oliv Label and Evah Pirazzi strings read more...
RRP £17.61 our price £14.53 You save 17%
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Pirastro Eudoxa Rosin
Specially formulated to bring out the best from Eudoxa strings. All instruments. read more...
RRP £16.48 our price £13.62 You save 17%
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Pirastro Goldflex Rosin
Quality rosin with gold chips for extra smooth grip. For use with all types of string. Superior rosin that grips well without grittiness read more...
RRP £17.61 our price £12.79 You save 27%
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Pirastro Obligato Violino Rosin
Forest honey colors. Mellow, rounded sound. Well suited for synthetic strings with low and medium tension. Each cake of rosin is glued onto a soft cloth which then i... read more...
RRP £13.35 our price £11.75 You save 12%
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Pirastro Gold Rosin
Gold rosin. Alight rosin ideal for all violin and viola strings especially suitable for Gold label and other gut strings. read more...
RRP £14.66 our price £12.11 You save 17%
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Pirastro Schwarz Rosin
Pirastro Black rosin. A good quality rosin for those who prefer black rosin. Suitable for all strings including bass. read more...
RRP £10.30 our price £9.43 You save 8%
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Pirastro Tonica Rosin
Pirastro Tonica rosin. A light rosin specially formulated for Tonica strings read more...
RRP £14.66 our price £12.11 You save 17%
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William Salchow Rosin
Premium rosin from American bowmakers William Salchow. The first choice rosin of many professional players. Light or dark. read more...
Our price £18.66
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AB Rosin
The original AB or Amy Birch. This long established rosin is very popular with players of all standards. Supplied in fabric wrapper. A good basic rosin. read more...
Our price £6.54
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Hill Rosin
Long established quality rosin originally produced by W.E. Hill and Sons. In fabric wrapper. Choose between dark, cello and light, violin/viola. A good quality all r... read more...
Our price £11.64
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Hidersine Rosin
Light/hard rosin suitable for student and advanced players. Sound characteristic of bright with pronounced attack. Good balance of grip and ease of playability. made... read more...
Our price £7.52
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Hidersine Deluxe Rosin
Deluxe dark/soft rosin suitable for advanced players. Sound characteristic of warm and articulate. More grippy than the standard version. Made in England. Available ... read more...
Our price £8.64
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D'Addario Natural Rosin.
Good quality, student rosin. All natural ingredients combined in a very special process make D'Addario Natural Rosin perfect for either horsehair or synthetic hair bo... read more...
Our price £5.88
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Kaplan Artcraft Rosin
Popular rosin from string manufacturer D'Addario. Packaged in soft flannel pouch. Light or Dark read more...
Our price £8.80
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Kaplan Premium Rosin
designed for easy one-handed use. A dial at the bottom of the case allows the rosin to be turned, to avoid creating a groove, if desired. Light and Dark rosin options ... read more...
Our price £15.20
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Larica Liebenzeller Metal Rosin
Premier quality hand made rosin. The finest rosin money can buy. Made in Germany using pure Larch resin with added metals, this rosin allows instruments to sound warm... read more...
Our price £33.50
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Larsen Rosin
High quality rosin from this Danish string maker. Designed to create refined, delicate friction. Packaged in a fabric wrapper. Available for Violin, viola or cello. read more...
RRP £19.79 our price from £18.17 You save 8%
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Pierre Guillaume Rosin
Premium quality professional rosin. Supplied in a metal tin (these can be green or silver, but the rosin is the same formula). All purpose formula for violin, viola ... read more...
Our price £28.80
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'Sartory' Rosin by Thorvaldsson, France
Premium quality light rosin presented in handmade burr Cedar box. read more...
Our price £21.60
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Pecatte Rosin by Thorvaldsson for Violin & Viola
High quality rosin handmade in France for violin and viola. Presented in an exclusive octagonal shaped box made with aromatic woods. Each box is individually serial nu... read more...
Our price £19.32
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Strad Rosin by Thorvaldsson
Premium French rosin contained in a beautiful wooden case. The stunning 'root of thuja' wooden case has been handcrafted with the precise, to-scale shape of Stradivar... read more...
Our price £21.00
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Paris Rosin by Thorvaldsson
Fine quality French made rosin, suitable for violin, viola and cello. Every box will have its own unique grain in the wood. read more...
Our price £23.65
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Millant-Deroux Rosin
Premium grade French made rosin. Fabric wrapper in plastic tub. Please note: Millant-Deroux rosin now supply the 'Light' option in packaging marked 'Bass'. If you're... read more...
Our price £13.46
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Kolstein Ultra Rosin
Professional quality rosin range for all instruments. read more...
Our price £21.50
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Dominant Rosin
A good quality light rosin specially formulated to bring out the best in the famous Dominant string. Supplied in handy tin. read more...
RRP £10.20 our price £9.83 You save 3%
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Thomastik Vision Violin Rosin
Vision Rosin grips well and produces very little dust. Vision rosin enhances the tonal qualities of the Vision line of violin strings including Vision Original vio... read more...
Our price £21.89
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Peter Infeld Violin Rosin
Peter Infeld Violin Rosin is made from high-quality natural pine resin, formulated for Thomastik’s popular Peter Infeld line of violin strings to provide optimum grip ... read more...
Our price £21.89
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Yumba Bee Line Violin & Viola Rosin
Yumba rosins are manufactured using ingredients derived from vegetable origin, which help keep the bow hair intact as well as cleaner from any tint. Bee line has been... read more...
Our price £22.98
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Jade L'Opera Rosin
Made in France through years of experienced techniques and from only the best sourced natural materials, Jade Rosin is a very popular with professional violinsts, vi... read more...
Our price £13.26
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Geipel Hypoallergenic Violin Rosin
Fine quality low dust rosin, suitable for violin and viola. Made in Germany read more...
Our price £7.46
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Liebenzeller Rosin
A very well balanced rosin which provides a full, round & warm sound. read more...
Our price £31.66
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Hidersine Reserve21 Rosin
The newest formula and highest grade of Hidersine rosin. Reserve21 Violin rosin is a light-coloured, medium-hard formulation and the Reserve21 Cello a dark medium grad... read more...
Our price £21.50
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Hill Premium Rosin
Hill’s Premium Rosin is a marked upgrade in both the initial level of frictional grip and that of a controlled release. The grip profile of Hill Premium is medium soft... read more...
Our price from £39.64
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Super-Sensitive Mini Rosin
This rosin has been reintroduced for 2022 and is available for Violin, Viola & Cello. Housed in a pine wood frame for protection, this product is made with high... read more...
Our price £3.98
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Cecilia Rosin Spreader
This new, essential device is a simple & effective solution to enhance the quality of your string playing experience. Designed for convenience to attach to the b... read more...
Our price £11.52
More DetailsWhat is violin rosin?
Violin rosin is a sticky substance made from tree resin (sap), applied to the bow hairs to create friction with the violin strings. This friction enables the bow to produce sound by gripping the strings, making rosin essential for tone production and projection.
How do I put rosin on a violin bow?
To apply rosin, gently slide the bow hairs along the surface of a rosin block, from the frog to the tip. Apply even pressure, ensuring the bow hairs are evenly coated. Be cautious not to over-apply, as too much rosin can cause excess dust and impact the bow's control.
Watch our
video guide on how to apply rosin to your violin bow
for detailed, easy-to-follow instructions.
How do I choose violin rosin?
Rosin comes in many different formulas, each affecting the sound. Lighter rosin tends to produce a brighter tone, while darker rosin offers a warmer, fuller sound. Factors like climate and personal playing style can also influence your choice. Experimenting with different brands and types will help you find the ideal rosin for your preferences.
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