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Fully stretch your arm with your palm facing up, keeping your arm parallel to the ground.
Measure from your neck to the middle of your palm.
Check the violin size chart and select the appropriate size.
Tip: You can also choose based on age as a general guideline. If you are between sizes, go smaller.
|
Size of Violin |
Arm Measurement |
Age of Player |
| 4/4 | 23.6"+ | 11+ YRS |
| 3/4 | 22.1" - 23.5" | 9 - 11 YRS |
| 1/2 | 20.1" - 22" | 6 - 10 YRS |
| 1/4 | 17.6" - 20" | 4 - 7 YRS |
| 1/8 | 17.1" - 17.5" | 3 - 5 YRS |
| 1/16 | 14" - 15.4" | 3 - 4 YRS |
Note:
Or you can choose the right size according to your age, but this is only the most basic method.
If you are between sizes, size down.
Fully stretch your arm with your palm facing up, keeping your arm parallel to the ground.
Measure from your neck to the middle of your palm.
Check the viola size chart and select the appropriate size.
Tip: If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Viola Size Chart
|
Size of Viola |
Arm Measurement |
Age of Player |
| 16.5" | 28" and up | 14+ Years |
| 16" | 27"–28" | 14+ Years |
| 15.5" | 26"–27" | 12–14 Years |
| 15" | 23"–25" | 11–13 Years |
| 14" | 22"–23" | 9–12 Years |
| 13" | 20"–22" | 8–10 Years |
| 12" | 18"–20" | 7–9 Years |
| 1/4 | 15"–18" | 5–7 Years |
| 1/8 | 14"–15" | 3–5 Years |
Note:
Or you can choose the right size according to your age, but this is only the most basic method.
If you are between sizes, size down.
Measure the student’s total height.
If the height falls between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Cello Size Chart
| Size of Cello |
Height | Age of Player |
| 4/4 | 5' and up | 15+ Years |
| 3/4 | 4'6"–5' | 9–15 Years |
| 1/2 | 4'–4'6" | 7–11 Years |
| 1/4 | 3'6"–4' | 5–7 Years |
| 1/8 | 3'–3'6" | 4–6 Years |
| 1/10 | 3' | 3–4 Years |
Measure the student’s total height.
If the height falls between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Bass Size Chart
| Size of Bass |
Height | Age of Player |
| 3/4 | 5'3" and up | 15+ Years |
| 1/2 | 4'10"–5'4" | 11–15 Years |
| 1/4 | 4'6"–5' | 9–12 Years |
If you need to buy a bow, you can purchase it based on the size of your instrument.
