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The name chin rest is actually a misnomer because the JAW is the body part that goes in the chin rest not the CHIN. The chin rest helps the violinist hold the violin in place on the shoulder by using just the head and not the hands.

Chin Rest: A Violin Chin Rest or Viol Chin Rest is an accessory that usually comes as part of the fittings of the violin or violin.

A string instrument that comes “set up” with have all of these parts included.

Fittings: The fittings of a string instrument include the Pegs, Bridge, Tail Piece, Chin Rest (on violins and violas), or End Pin (on cellos and basses).

When the Cello or Bass is put away the end pin conveniently slides into the body of the instrument for storage. It rests on the floor allowing the cello or bass to be suspended and easier to play.

End Pin: The Cello End Pin or Bass End Pin is a metal rod that comes out of the bottom of a cello or bass to support the instrument.

Rosin: Rosin is made of tree sap which has been cooked into a solid so that it may be rubbed on the hairs of a bow.There is rosin that is applied to the horse hairs to make them sticky enough to grab the string. Bow: A violin bow, viola bow, cello bow or bass bow is made of wood and have horse hairs which pull the strings to make a sound.These String Music Terms are parts and accessories for string instruments: The strings on the bass are G, D, A and E. The bass is also commonly called the string bass, double bass, stand up bass or acoustic bass. It is played standing or sitting on a tall stool. Bass: The Bass is the largest instrument in the string family.Cellos are available is 1/10 – 4/4 sizes.

The strings on the cello are A, D, G and C but sound one octave lower then the Viola. It is played sitting down but is still a bowed string instrument. Cello: The cello is much larger then the violin or viola.The viola has four strings which are A, D, G and C. The viola is available in 14″ – 17.5″ but if you need a smaller viola, it is possible to put viola strings on a violin. The viola string instrument is measured by inches no fractions like the violin. Viola: The viola is a little bit bigger then the violin.The violin comes in fractional sizes 1/64 to 3/4 and of course the 4/4 size violin. The violin is very similar to the viola, but the violin has plays higher pitches. The names of the strings are E, A, D and G. It is the smallest member of the string family of orchestra instruments.

Violin: The violin or “fiddle” is a string instrument which is played with a bow.These string music terms are the names of instruments: Welcome to our Glossary of String Music Terms where you can get the basic knowledge of terms used in the string music profession.