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Product Information
The two main set recipes for violin viola and cello offer very distinct sound and response characteristics:
Crisp:
A decisive attack, firm traction and crisp sautille; this recipe creates an undeniably forthright sound through a glassier texture.
The crisp blend often works well with an instrument with lots of resonance but is a little ‘woolly’ in sound, offering it greater clarity and articulation. Crisp also assists bows or techniques that struggle to achieve a clear and articulate spiccato or sautille. Crisp can also assist small student or cheap instruments, by enhancing their sound to be brighter and sometimes louder; and beginning students find it easier to articulate with crisp.
Supple:
A warm and softer sound, consistent traction that feels velvety and rich; this recipe maintains a reliably sharp attack on the string.
The supple blend can help generate a more powerful and focused sound from a softer and lighter bow with less ‘bite’. Supple can also enhance the sounds of a deep / warm sounding instrument by making it sound more resonant. Supple can also ‘soften’ an instrument which is too loud, bright or one-dimensional in sound.
FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between the Crisp and Supple blends?
A: The Crisp blend provides firm traction and bright articulation, while the Supple blend offers a softer, richer tone with a velvety feel.
Q: Is this rosin suitable for all string instruments?
A: Yes, Leatherwood offers blends tailored for violin, viola, and cello, ensuring the best performance for each.
