What Are the Different Parts of a Violin? [Infographic]

Are you a beginner violinist? While you might be eager to start playing immediately, it’s important to learn the basic functions and parts of a violin. Otherwise, you’ll have a difficult time understanding what your violin instructor is saying when he or she asks you to “keep your bow parallel to the bridge.” Check out the graphic below to learn the basic parts and functions of a violin:

There you have it; those are the various different parts of a violin and their functions. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with these parts, you’re ready to start the fun stuff—playing the violin!