Best Cello Rosin. 5 Rosins Compared.

Thanks for watching our video on which is best cello rosin! Rosin is a crucial part of cello playing - you can’t get any sound from the bow without it!
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In this video we review five of the most popular rosins on Amazon, covering the cheapest to most expensive there is.
Rosin is one of those things you may never have thought of before learning cello. However, at least it’s one of the cheapest components of the instrument!
Let’s talk about why it’s so important, then get into the rosins we reviewed.
Rosin has a similar name to resin, and for the same reason: it comes from tree sap.
Little hooks in the hairs of the bow are not enough on their own to pull the strings, but when rosin is applied to the hairs, the hooks retain the rosin, and the rosin is actually what tugs on the strings, producing the sound.
Differences in rosin can make a big impact on sound. Lighter rosins don’t grip as much, and are better for the thinner strings of violin and viola, whereas the darker the rosin, the grippier it is, making it better for cello and bass.
Various rosins also produce a different amount of dust, which can matter for sensitive people.
But how do you know which rosin to choose? In this video I seek to help by providing my experience trying rosins at 5 various price levels.
The first rosin we use is an inexpensive stick rosin. In many ways this rosin was my favorite to listen back to, because it has a no-nonsense, straightforward sound that is easy to control.
The downsides are the shape (cake rosin is better than stick, so that you don’t wear the rosin unevenly, making it harder to rosin down the road), and the fact that achieving a variety of colors or sounds isn’t as accessible.
The next rosin we try is Pirastro Cello Rosin. This rosin has been a staple of mine for a long time, and it sounds really nice to me. Warm, with some articulation control.
By contrast, the Melos dark rosin was a bit too crunchy for my taste, and I felt I had a harder time controlling the articulations.
The final two rosins we use are the most expensive, the Andrea Solo and Larica Gold III. The biggest advantage of both of these rosins are the richer tone they give compared to cheaper ones.
While for some music having the base control of the stick rosin might be preferable, for playing a variety of styles, having these nicer rosins definitely seems to help.
It’s important to experiment with various cello rosins to find the best rosin for you. Knowing light vs dark rosin can make a world of difference to your practicing, and reduce frustration at the instrument.
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[@consordini6258]

We hope you enjoyed our review.
We will be waiting for your comments and suggestions!

[@HilsonYip]

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[@rizn1]

Thank you for this! Literaly looked all over the internet for a comparison of these major brands!

[@jenna2431]

Thanks for this. I just picked up cello again after a 48-year gap (I had played in junior high, but couldn't afford one for high school).

[@consordini6258]

Glad I could help!

[@RobManser77]

Wow - I thought my 15 year gap was a lot! Best of luck. 😊👍🏻 I’m far more enthusiastic this time around - hope you are too.

[@maroonkitty]

Mine was a 22 year gap. Keep going!

[@Cellooboy]

Thanks for making this video!!

[@YommiOfficial]

ty very helpful

[@amycollins2429]

Pirastro cello rosin is THE best rosin I've ever tried. I tried Goldflex. Too mellow. Not much grip. I tried Hill Dark rosin . It does have a nice bite to the sound but too much dust. Sometimes gets that choking sound when you least expect it. Hidersine was the worst for me. Too dusty and broke after a week of use. Another one I dislike is Jade. It may work for violins but not for me.
I ordered some Pirastro cello rosin from KC strings a couple days ago. Can't wait to try it again. Hear what's missing from my instrument.

[@camcordertv]

Excellent

[@michaelwas8549]

Ive been using a red pirastro cellisto I and I love it.
I was sent a few bows to try from cello shop and the salesperson insisted I should be using a black rosin.
I find it makes my playing screatchy.
Maybe I just need to get used to it.

[@abdullahmoalla8615]

Thank you

[@consordini6258]

Welcome ;)

[@thidang6247]

nice review! in regards to stickiness and colour i've found it's not so clear cut. Pops rosin, a bass rosin, is very soft and sticky but has a medium amber colour.

[@jaclynhammond1689]

Since rosin is a made from various pine tree resins from different regions, and have their unique melting points, would it make sense that certain rosins are made to suit the temperature of your environment? Perhaps hard rosins suit warmer and humid climates while a softer/stickier rosins suit cooler dry climates?

[@RobertShulerMusic]

All 5 of these leaves strings coated fairly quickly, which makes the sound change to an iffy, unsteady tone. Cleaning the strings in the middle of a long piece is not feasible. I've used 3 but found reviews saying this about the other 2. One review recommended the Andrea green. Not finding a good rosin for the cello is one reason I went back to the violin (it's not easy there, but you can find them).
I'll tell you how to clean the bow hair without damaging anything. Do NOT use alcohol or bow hair cleaner. It leaves a sticky mess. Superstitious music store people will pooh pooh this, but I have never noticed any damage to the bow hair. Get acetone at the hardware store, put a little in a small shallow disk, unscrew the frog and run the bow hair through it just once. Blot with a paper towel. Be sure none remains on the stick or frog or your fingers, acetone is strong. Your bow is ready to re-rosin after 15 minutes of drying.
That said, for violin sometimes you can only get the sound you want by layering two rosins. Don't know about cello, but try it and leave a comment. For example, I routinely use Eudoxa and Oliv rosin on Oliv strings, or Eudoxa and Pirastro Gold on Gold strings. When it starts to sound a little too bright I use the Eudoxa to smooth it out. When it starts to sound a little too dull, then the Oliv or Gold to get the bite back.

[@cameronbartlett856]

The rosen my cello came with is really clear and more akin to yellow than ember. Sometimes when I play the open C string Sometimes I get harmonics. So now I ordered specific cello rosen.

[@brigittedaubresse-devienne2987]

good morning
what do you think of kolchtein rosin? do you think it's on amazon that we have the freshest rosin or is it on thomas or another site

[@asbjrn]

Consordini, please answer which rosin is better: Larica gold III or Laubach gold???