Find an A
A string, 3rd finger on E, 1st finger on G
Point to the Scroll
top of the violin
What is a time signature?
It tells you how many beats per measure
quiet
the frog
the black piece you hold
F
Low 2 on D string, Low 1 on E string
point to the fingerboard
black piece of wood
what is a Key signature?
what does forte mean?
loud or strong
the hair
made of horse hair
C
Low 2 on A string, 3 on G string
point to the bridge
small piece of wood
What does the treble clef mean?
playing a high instrument
what does mezzo forte mean?
medium volume
the tip
the end opposite the frog
G
G string, 3 on D string, Low 2 on E string
Point to the Chinrest
black piece of wood
what does D.C al fine mean?
go back to the beginning and play until Fine
medium quiet
the screw
tighten and loosen
F#
(High) 2 on D string, 1 on E string
point to the pegs
pegbox
what is a slur?
means play in one bow, line over the notes
what does pianissimo mean?
very very quiet
the stick
wooden stick