The document discusses the key parts of the violin and bow and how they are used when playing. It describes the body of the violin, including that it is made of spruce or other woods and has f-holes. It also details the pegs, strings, bridge and other components. The chin rest and shoulder rest are explained as well as how they make violin playing more comfortable. Finally, it outlines the various parts of the bow including the stick, hair, frog and screw and how tightening affects the sound produced.

1. The Violin and Bow parts and How to Play
it
By Lihuan

2. The Body of the Violin
• Where the sound
comes from
• 1-2 piece backing
• Colors are red to brown
to honey and in
between. Occasionally
you can get them in
green, black, or blue
• The top and back of the
violin is made of spruce
• Spruce, poplar, or
willow are placed in
molds for the violin

3. The Pegs, Scroll, Strings, and
Bridge• Pegs are for tuning
• Scroll is mostly for
decoration.
• The strings make the
sound by vibrating when
plucked or bowed
• Plucking strings is a
method called pizzicato
• The names of the strings
are G [lowest], then D, A,
and E [highest]
• Bridge helps you play one
string at a time
G D
EA

4. Chin Rest and Shoulder Rest
• Shoulder rest goes on
the bottom of the
violin
• Chin rest is on the top
of the violin
• Both of these make
violin playing more
comfortable

5. The Box and F-holes
• The box is hollow and
vibrates a little when
you play
• F-holes direct sound
• On the inside of the
violin is usually info
about the maker

6. The Bow
• Helps get the loudest
sound out of the violin
by running hairs along
string
• Can’t just play the
bow
• Many different colors

7. Stick and Hair
• Stick is attached to
hair and both get
tightened at the same
time
• Put rosin on hair
• Plays best when
tightened by screw on
bottom of bow
Stick
Hair

8. Frog, screw, and Pad
• Loudest sound is near
the frog
• Screw tightens bow
• Pad is where the first
finger is placed
• Fingers from the right
hand are placed on
top of the bow in
order to play

9. Tip
• Topmost part
• Tip is where the
weakest sound
comes from
• Not usually the best
place to play

10. Tip
• Topmost part
• Tip is where the
weakest sound
comes from
• Not usually the best
place to play