Cork in the base of a violin's chin rest

1. Where should the chin rest be on a violin?
2. What is the chin rest on a fiddle typically made of?
3. What is the chin rest on a violin called?

Where should the chin rest be on a violin?

The proper height for a chin rest is one that leaves a gap of about one finger-width between the top of the rest and the jaw when the eyes are looking forward (and not looking up or down). If one must nod down in an exaggerated fashion to touch the top of the chin rest, it is too short.

What is the chin rest on a fiddle typically made of?

A chinrest is a shaped piece of wood (or plastic) attached to the body of a violin or a viola to aid in the positioning of the player's jaw or chin on the instrument. The chinrest may be made of ebony, rosewood, boxwood, or plastic.

What is the chin rest on a violin called?

5 Types of Different Violin Chin Rests

Today, there are dozens of chinrest styles available. The most popular include: The Flesch Chinrest. Named for Hungarian violinist Carl Flesch, this features a cupped chinrest centered over the tailpiece, much like Spohr's original.