What are f-holes and what are they for? F-holes are sound holes, openings, in the top plate of the...

What is purfling? Purfling is the narrow inlaid edge of the violin plates.They are made of...

What is a bass bar and what is it used for? The bass bar is a long piece of would attached to the...

What is a soundpost and what is it used for? The soundpost in a violin is a dowel (wooden...