ok I have been looking at instrument store s for christmas. I have seen all these different types of rosin,do they really make a difference? I have the crappy $3 rosin, would my sound be better if i got some special $10 rosin for violas?

If so what type should i get? (plz no more than $10)

I don't find it makes much difference, but other people do.

Liz

Just make sure you get viola rosin and not cello rosin or violin rosin. Thicker strings require more grip from the bow.