Parts of the violin/viola/cello/bass and bow

This part holds the strings up and across the body of the instrument.

• Bridge

• Tailpiece

• Fine tuners

• Pegs

These parts are close to the scroll and are used for tuning the strings. (Note: you should NEVER turn these unless your teacher shows you how to!)

• Bridge

• Tailpiece

• Fine tuners

• Pegs

These parts are attached to the tailpiece and are used for finely tuning the strings. (Note: you should NEVER turn these unless your teacher shows you how to!)

• Bridge

• Tailpiece

• Fine tuners

• Pegs

This is where you rest your jaw on a violin or viola. Extra credit if you play the bass/cello.

• Tailpiece

• Bridge

• Shoulder

• Chin rest

This part is on the bottom of a violin or viola and holds the tailpiece in place. (Hint: it is in the same place as a cello or bass, but has a different name). Extra Credit for Cello/bass

• End button

• Endpin

• Chin rest

• Shoulder

This part is on the bottom of a cello or bass and helps support the instrument's weight on the floor. (Hint: it is in the same place as a violin or viola, but has a different name) Extra credit question for violin/viola

• End button

• Endpin

• Chin rest

• Shoulder

This is the container for the instrument's pegs.

• Scroll

• Peg box

• Nut

• Strings

This part attaches the top part of the instrument to the rest of its body (Note: this is the safest place to pick up the violin, viola, and cello from).

• Tailpiece

• Bridge

• Neck

• Fingerboard

This is the long strip of wood where you place your fingers down to change the pitches of the strings.

• Tailpiece

• Bridge

• Neck

• Fingerboard

This is the tiny piece of wood at the top of the instrument that holds the strings in place.

• Scroll

• Peg box

• Nut

• Fingerboard