Violin Anatomy
This small wooden piece inside the violin, placed between the top and back plates, helps transmit vibrations and is sometimes called the “soul” of the instrument.
What is the sound post?
This small, sharp hand tool is used to carve and refine the arching of the violin’s top and back plates.
What is a gouge?
During her time in violin making school, Kenzie completed this many full instruments from start to finish.
What is 2 violins?
According to John John, this is Kenzie’s favorite classical piece.
What is Rachmaninoff Piano concerto 2?
This composer of The Four Seasons was also a talented violinist from Italy.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi?
These curved openings in the top plate allow sound to project outward and are named after their distinctive shape.
What are the f holes?
This tool, tightened with a screw, holds pieces of wood securely together while glue dries.
What is a clamp?
From her first day in the workshop to graduation, Kenzie dedicated this many years to becoming a luthier.
What is 5 years?
According to Noah, this is Kenzie's favorite classical piece.
What is Scheherazade?
Known as the “Devil’s Violinist,” this 1800s Italian musician amazed audiences with his incredible technique.
Who is Niccolò Paganini?
This long, slender piece of wood attached to the neck supports the strings and is where the player presses to change pitch.
What is the fingerboard?
This toothed metal tool is drawn across wood to shape and smooth it before final scraping.
What is a rasp?
This is the current number of unread text messages Kenzie currently has.
What is [insert number after she checks her phone]?
According to AnnaLeah, this is Kenzie’s favorite classical piece.
What is Bruch violin concerto?
This world famous violinist, who uses crutches because of polio, is known for his joyful personality and beautiful tone.
Who is Itzhak Perlman?
This decorative carved end of the scroll sits at the top of the pegbox and often displays the maker’s craftsmanship.
What is the scroll?
This thin, flexible piece of sharpened steel is used to achieve a smooth finish on plates after planing.
What is a scraper?
This is Kenzie’s funniest river story.
What is the time the family got dumped from the boat and the only swimmer stayed in it?
According to Bebe, this is Kenzie’s favorite classical piece.
What is Gabriel’s Oboe?
This pop punk band stands out for featuring a full time violinist, and is known for songs like “Ocean Avenue.”
Who is Yellowcard?
This flat piece of wood under the strings anchors them at the lower end of the instrument and is often made of ebony.
What is the tailpiece?
This measuring tool ensures the fingerboard and plates are perfectly flat and true during construction.
What is a straightedge?
This legendary performer gave the concert Kenzie attended that she still talks about to this day.
Who is Elton John?
According to John John, this is Kenzie’s second favorite classical piece.
What is Sibelius violin concerto?
This American violinist became a household name after performing at the 2009 presidential inauguration and often plays contemporary and crossover music.
Who is Joshua Bell?