I just started to learn playing the violin. How and how often should I use rosin (colophonium) on the bow?

Answer 1

You should rosin your bow whenever your sound starts to get airy and yucky sounding. But, it also depends on personal preference. For example, I prefer not to rosin very much, so I only rosin my bow about once every three weeks. However, I am on the extreme end, most people rosin a lot more than I do. My best friend is also a violinist and he rosins his bow every few days. So it depends on the player. For now, since you are just learning, it will take you a long time to figure out what you prefer. But for now, just do it once a week or so, since I'm assuming that you will not be playing for insane amounts of time.

Answer 2

Usually, apply it every time you play, but only for about three full strokes of the bow each time. Also, an important thing to maintain sound quality and your strings, everytime you finish practicing, wipe off the rosin residue on your strings (it will be white...and sticky if moist...which you want to avoid). Wipe off the rosin with some type of soft cloth that doesn't leave residue...like a piece of flannel, or an old undershirt. DOing this will also preserve the varnish on your violin as well.

Answer 3

im assuming "colophonium" is some sort of scientific name for rosin but if the fiddle(violin, whatever)is sqeaky then obviously you should use some rosin.put some on each time before you play or practice---and if rosin's flying of whenever you play you have to much.

Answer 4

when the bow feels rough

Answer 5

whenever you play..I think...it's been years since I last played