Transversal (instrument making)

Okay, kiddo let's learn about transversal! When you want to make a musical instrument, like a guitar or piano, you need to make sure that all the strings or keys are in the right place. This is where a tool called a transversal comes in.

A transversal is like a long stick that has measurements marked on it. It helps you measure the distance between different points on the instrument, so that everything is spaced out correctly. Imagine you're building a toy car with a lot of different pieces. The transversal is like a ruler that tells you where to put each piece, so that the car looks and works just right.

But how does the transversal work? Well, imagine you're building a guitar. You need to make sure that the strings are evenly spaced apart and that each fret (the metal bars on the neck) is in the right place. You start by attaching the transversal to the top of the guitar, then adjusting it to the right height. Then you can use the markings on the transversal to measure the distance between the strings and frets. This makes sure that the guitar sounds good and is easy to play!

So, in short, a transversal is a tool that helps musical instrument makers measure the distance between different parts of the instrument, so that everything is spaced out perfectly. It's like a ruler, but for building guitars and other instruments.