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How much rosin should I apply?
The proper way to apply rosin—and how to recognize when the bow hair has enough.
Rosin Q & A · With Peter Bahng
Clear answers from the maker.
Rosin is simple to use, but application, bow hair, strings and climate can all change what a player feels. These short videos address the questions CECILIA receives most often.
Watch the series ↓Four essential questions
Better habits begin with better information.
Peter Bahng has hand-poured more than 500,000 cakes since 2009. The guidance here comes from making rosin and using it as a professional violinist.
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Should I scratch a new rosin?
Why a shiny new surface does not need sandpaper, scoring or other preparation.
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Can different rosins be mixed?
What happens when formulas are combined and how to approach the process deliberately.
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Before you question your rosin…
How bow hair, strings and climate can affect response before the rosin itself is judged.
A question not covered?
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Peter welcomes practical questions from musicians about CECILIA formulas, bow response and rosin use.
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