The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello

I'm primarily a cellist and have been using medium-dark rosins in the past, but never have I used such a powerful rosin before. I know they say it's for violins, violas, and cellos, but I'd never use this on my violin personally. Maybe if I was a fed up second chair who was tired of being overshadowed by some pompous concert master and just wanted to blow them out of the water with a wall of sound I'd use this rosin on my violin, but really I think it's best if you just stick to using it on cellos (perhaps for violas as well, as they tend to be covered up easily in orchestra playing). I wish I had this rosin back in my busking days when I'd play at crowded farmers markets and had to project over the background noise. Seriously, the magnitude of sound is really surprising. This does come at a cost though, the sound has a crunchy texture and clumsy handling compared to other rosins. Flawless, unnoticeable entrances and string initiations may prove more difficult to get perfect. For airy and light playing this may not be the best choice of rosin, or for louder cellos trying to blend into an orchestra. But if you're playing a concerto and have to sing out over a thick orchestral part, look no further. The rosin goes on well but leaves a thick, coarse dust. It comes off easily but be sure to clean your strings frequently, this rosin will build up if given the chance, so keep a rag on hand to clean your strings after every practice (a good habit for any rosin, but especially helpful here). Overall I'm quite please and am glad to add this rosin to my selection.

This is truly one of the best rosins I've tried. This is a dark rosin most suitable for winter playing, but of such high quality that it is usable in all climates. There is minimal dust, and the sparse residue left on the strings of my violin is easily removed. There is virtually no caking, even after hours of practice. Hopefully, you clean off your instrument after each use. This rosin makes cleaning a breeze. I use this on my violin, a 19th Century copy of a 17th Century Albani instrument. Original Hill Dark Rosin is a perfect compliment to the Pirastro gut core strings. Bowing is far more responsive without sounding harsh. Tone is even and pleasant, with no raspiness or scratchiness. The rosin cake comes handsomely packaged. There is no box, but the velveteen padded shell is sufficient. In the spring and summer months, I also use the Pirastro Goldflex rosin. I would recommend both.

To fulfill a sort of decade by decade bucket list, my wife bought me a violin for Christmas. I can read music, I can even play other instruments, but my goal is to learn to play a traditional fiddle and play mountain tunes. For now, I'm playing on a good beginners violin. Injury put me out for a few months recently, but I'm moving through the beginners books. One problem hit me early on. The hard rosin they sent with the violin seemed to be working poorly. Gummed up the violin and after two or three minutes, the bow demanded more rosin. This rosin works like the videos on youtube, the instruction DVD and the books say it should. Smooth on, use the cloth to get a good grip on the base between thumb and forefinger, and play it like it's the strings. The rounded surface and the confident grip soundly replaces the box held rosin and from the semi-pros I ask for advice is the right rosin and the right result. I couldn't be happier, but I am a beginner and merely playing this by ear and a bit of research.

Hill's Dark Rosin was recommended to me from several sources. Upon using it, I noticed an immediate difference. In addition to generating less loose powder when playing, the bow seemed to catch easier on the strings, even in the dry, New England winter air. The product is easy to apply using its "cloth", easy to store, and effective. I find myself applying the Hill Dark Rosin less frequently and in smaller amounts than other rosins I have used. The price is reasonable and the performance excellent. I highly recommend this rosin.

The rosin itself is good quality for a beginner or intermediate player. It has a green tone to it unlike the picture, but it is strong and gives your bow a nice bite. Great for winter practices/performances and will give older strings a richer sound even as they tend to dull with age. The product arrived partially melted, but is still usable. The rosin also easily came off the foam/cloth cover it was set in. However, the button tie is nice and very protective. Overall, i’d like to see an improvement in quality control and quality of protective material if I decide to purchase another.

The Original Hill Dark Rosin for the Violin is probably one of the finest rosins in the world, and certainly the finest at the price through Amazon. Hill has been formulating the finest rosins in England since 1762. They arrive not in a box or other awkward container taking up limited room in your violin case, but a small pouch tied about with a looped ribbon which attaches to a button on the opposite side. Each time the rosin is used, the pouch forms its own rosin holder to protect the rosin from one's hands and clothing. After application, the pouch is closed, and ribbon is wrapped about the top, and seals around an attractive button. This is just the beginning. The Original Hill Dark Rosin for the Violin applies smoothly, uniformly, and leaves very little rosin dust on my violin after playing. It clings to the bow very well, and when compared to lesser quality brands which typically leave a visible pile of rosin below the bridge, Hill's leaves almost none. I have never had to reapply rosin with Original Hill Dark Rosin for the Violin, and it typically lasts through several sessions of practice and play. It is slightly more expensive than others on the market, but it is worth every cent per gram. I have found that the dark rosin is the finest of them all, and provides a larger "sweet spot" for contact while still offering great flexibility.

Qualität gut, Lieferzeit etwas lang

It’s very good quality rosin, I recommended!

Speedy delivery, great communication, arrived as described. A great soft rosin that adds good depth to my viola. I do wish they sold the light version as I've heard some people mix the two for viola bows.

The packaging was so bad. I opened it expecting it to be broken of course, and it was as shown in the picture.

Love the way it coats the strings.