🎻 Rosin for Your Erhu: The Unsung Hero of Your Sound

When it comes to the erhu, we often focus on the instrument itself, the strings, or even the bow. But have you ever considered the impact of rosin? Yes, that humble block of sticky substance can make a world of difference in your playing experience.

🧪 The Great Rosin Experiment

Curiosity led us to conduct a blind test with seven different rosins:

• Pirastro Oliv Rosin
• Pirastro Schwarz Rosin
• Pirastro Piranito Rosin
• Leto Rosins (four types, with bronze, silver, or gold flecks)

Each was tested on identical Hu Han Rou erhus with fresh bows. Blindfolded, I played each and rated them purely on tone and feel.

My personal ranking:

1. Pirastro Oliv Rosin
2. Pirastro Schwarz Rosin
3. Pirastro Piranito Rosin
4. All Leto Rosins (felt quite similar overall)

🎻 Different Strokes for Different Folks

One of our instructors actually preferred the Leto Rosin, calling the Pirastro options “too sticky.” It goes to show—rosin is personal!

🎥 How to Rosin an Erhu Bow

Never rosined a bow before? It’s easier than waxing a car, and way more fun. Watch this short tutorial to get started.

🛍️ Find Your Perfect Match

Explore our curated collection:

• Pirastro Oliv Rosin – Strong grip, rich tone
• Pirastro Schwarz Rosin – Balanced control and smoothness
• Pirastro Piranito Rosin – Smooth and light, great for finesse
• Leto Rosins – Affordable and sparkly with decent grip

→ Browse all Erhu Rosins

🎯 Final Thoughts

Don’t overlook your rosin—it might be the missing ingredient to a beautiful erhu tone. Try a few and see what feels (and sounds) right for you.

Happy playing (and rosining)!