A violin outfit includes a violin, a bow, and a case. A rosin cake is usually included as well. An extra set of strings, a tuning fork, and some teaching materials are sometimes included as optional items.
Violin outfits are available in ten sizes, ranging from one-sixth to full size. These ten different sizes are suitable for children and adults of various arm lengths. A professional violinist familiar with violin sizing should assess the person who will use the violin outfit before purchasing it. Once the correct size has been determined, price comparisons between various violin outfits can be made.
A fingerboard, tailpiece, bridge, and pegs will all be included in a violin. The fingerboard runs the length of the violin’s neck and is where the musician’s fingers press to adjust the string length and sound different notes. The tailpiece is used to secure the strings to the lower bout of the violin at the end of the instrument. The strings are supported a bridge, which transmits their vibrations to the sounding board. The pegs, which are near the scroll at the top of the violin, work to anchor the strings at the top of the instrument and loosen or tighten them for tuning.
A set of strings is usually included in a violin outfit, either strung on the instrument or included in the case for the buyer to strung. A violin outfit does not always include strings. Four strings are required for the violin.
The bow is the violin’s second most important component. The musical notes are produced grabbing and vibrating the strings with a violin bow. Bow hair is typically made of horse hair, but it can also be man-made. The bow stick, or main supporting structure of the bow, can be made of wood, fiberglass, or other synthetic materials, and the bow stick, or main supporting structure of the bow, can be made of wood, fiberglass, or other synthetic materials. A cake of rosin made from pine sap will be included in some violin outfits. The bow hairs are coated with a sticky substance that helps them grip, pull, and vibrate the violin strings.
The case is the final piece of a violin set. A violin case can be made in the shape of a violin or in the shape of a rectangle. The violin is laid in a violin-shaped indent on the inside. The bow is kept safe inside the case’s lid, where it is held in place brackets. Small storage compartments for rosin, a tuning fork, extra strings, and a shoulder pad are common in cases. A fabric cover is often included with the case, which is placed over the violin before closing it.
Some outfits, particularly those for smaller sizes or beginner violinists, will include some extra items. When a piano isn’t available, this could include an extra set of strings and a tuning fork to help tune the violin. An outfit may also include a music book, a digital video disk, or an instructional compact disk.