Broomfield, CO—June 5, 2015—Countless hours of research and translation have opened up the secrets of old Italian documents containing formulas for ground coats and oil varnishes designed to bring out the finest sounds from stringed instruments. In the process of this research, Stravari’s dedicated team discovered recipes for bow rosin, from which they have developed a whole new line of rosins that meet the varied needs of violin, viola, cello and bass players.

Not only do these different rosins fit the instruments, but they are also designed to meet climate and touch requirements. For example, if you are playing in a dry climate, you want to have a rosin that has more grab, such as Stravari’s Breschan II or Merlot. On the other hand, if the climate is humid, you need a rosin with less grip, such as Chardonnay or Gold.

How lightly or powerfully you play also matters: The Artista I and Private Reserve I Rosins will make your pianissimos articulate and clear. Private Reserve II Rosin is for more aggressive playing, bringing out enhanced power and resonance. If you use multiple bows, consider using a different rosin on each to enhance sound quality. Aware that sometimes musicians may develop skin sensitivity to certain rosins due to extensive practicing, Stravari has also developed a hypo-allergenic rosin. Some of their varieties are low dust. They even have a rosin strictly for the bass violin, which has its own complex performance characteristics.

To make it easier to decide which rosin to buy, Stravari has created a “Pick Your Grip” Guide and placed it conveniently on their website. www.stravari.com. This chart enables musicians to determine the delicate balance between climate and touch for their particular instrument.

Most musicians push themselves relentlessly to perfect their craft. Robin Rockley, owner of Stravari Music Accessories, has a word of advice for them. “I view rosin as being the most affordable way to improve one’s performance. The breadth of [our rosin accessory] line was developed to accommodate different playing styles, the humidity level...We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.” With twelve varieties of rosin in Stravari’s new line, stringed instrument players are able to select rosins that fit the temperature and humidity of their location as well as their individual touch. Since different rosins may be needed as the seasons change, Rockley recommends that musicians keep several varieties on hand.

Stravari’s selection of rosins pays tribute to the Old World masters who developed rosins and has taken their original recipes and transformed them to play in today’s world. Hand-made in Colorado and batch-tested to ensure quality, these patent pending recipies reflect the same attention to detail that you might expect at a Michelin Star Restaurant, where the meals are all created by hand. The Stravari mission has never changed—to enable players to create the most breath-taking, memorable music possible. With the right bow rosins, dedicated musicians can enhance their playing and produce precious musical experiences for listeners to enjoy.

Among the accessories for stringed instruments carried by Stravari, is a very vital product called “Stravari Violin Spit.” Its name is based on the fact that, throughout the centuries, players used saliva, or spit, to clean rosin buildup off their instruments. Because rosin is very acidic (90%), it will eat through the finish unless cleaned off. Stravari Violin Spit is an effective, yet gentle non-toxic daily rosin cleaner for stringed instruments.

Stravari Music Accessories is a family-owned by Robin and Sheila Rockley and a producer of high-quality musical instruments and accessories, located in Broomfield, CO. With four distributors worldwide, it has grown to meet the demands of the industry. In business for nearly 25 years, this company blends together Old World knowledge with modern day technology to create outstanding instruments, rosins, polishes and instrument care products.

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