Size chart
Violin – How to Measure Size
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Fully stretch your arm with your palm facing up, keeping your arm parallel to the ground.
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Measure from your neck to the middle of your palm.
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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.
Violin Size Chart
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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.
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Viola – How to Measure Size
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Fully stretch your arm with your palm facing up, keeping your arm parallel to the ground.
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Measure from your neck to the middle of your palm.
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Check the viola size chart and select the appropriate size.
Tip: If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Viola Size Chart
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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.
Cello – How to Measure Size
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Measure the student’s total height.
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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 |
Bass – How to Measure Size
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Measure the student’s total height.
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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 |
Bows – How to Measure Size
If you need to buy a bow, you can purchase it based on the size of your instrument.
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