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The Parts of a Violin

Presented by David Kaynor

Learn how to identify the parts of the violin and fiddle in these free online videos, including how components like the ribs, tuners, tail piece, finger board, peg box, chin & shoulder rests and f-holes affect the playing of the instrument.

Series Summary

Featured largely in classical music, the violin is a four-string instrument tuned in perfect fifths. It is related to the double bass, cello, and viola in construction and sound, though it produces the highest in pitch of that family. The violin traces its roots back to the early 1500s in Italy. There was a time when violin makers, called “luthiers,” introduced a number of quality instruments to the market. Some noted manufacturers from that period, like Stradivarius, are still recognized today as representing the highest level of violin craftsmanship.

In this series of free video clips you’ll learn how to identify the parts of the violin and how those components function to generate the instrument’s distinct sound. Expert David Kaynor shows you the soundboard, ribs, tail piece, finger board, peg box and tuners, chin and shoulder rests, and f-holes, and explains how these parts affect the playing of the instrument. The ability to correctly identify all of the components of your instruments is an essential step to mastering your instrument.

This series is an Equilibrio Films production.

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About the Shoulder Rest of a Violin

Learn what the shoulder rest on a violin is made of and its function with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

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