How can I tell what size my violin is?
Measure from the middle of the left palm to the neck, with left arm and hand fully extended out perpendicular to body (as if holding a violin). Violins come in nine different sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, and 1/32. 4/4 (full size) being the biggest and 1/32 size being the smallest.
What is a 7 8 violin?
What size are 7/8 violins? These violins typically have a length of back of around 345mm. They are more specific in size, varying only slightly above and below that length of back. In contrast, full size violins fall into a very broad range, from around 350 mm all the way up to 365 mm.
Are there different sizes of violins?
The violin comes in two adult sizes, the full “4/4” size at 23”-23.5” long and 14” wide, known as the standard size, as well as the “7/8” size at 22.5” long and 13.5” wide.
What are the different sizes of violins mean?
Violins come in eight main sizes. The size corresponds to the length of the body of the violin (not including the neck and scroll). The smallest is 1/16 (just 9 inches or 23 cm), and the sizes work their way up through 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and finally 4/4 or full size (about 14 inches or 36 cm).
How do I know what size violin to buy my child?
Use a 1/10 violin size if your child’s arm length is between 15–16 in (38–41 cm). Opt for a 1/16 violin size if your child’s arm length is only 14–15 in (36–38 cm). If your child is 4 years old or younger, these are good size options.
How long is a 3/4 size violin?
What Size Violin Do I Have? – Useful Violin Measurements
| Violin Size | Violin Back Length | Violin Overall Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Violin | 280mm or approx. 11 inches | 48.25cm or 19in |
| 1/2 Violin | 310mm or approx. 12.2 inches | 52cm or 20.5in |
| 3/4 Violin | 335mm or approx. 13 inches | 53.3cm or 21in |
| 4/4 Full Violin | 356mm or approx. 14 inches | 60cm or 23.5in |
What are violin sizes?
The violin comes in two adult sizes, the full “4/4” size at 23”-23.5” long and 14” wide, known as the standard size, as well as the “7/8” size at 22.5” long and 13.5” wide. Seven sizes are made for youth ages 3 to 12, each size based on the arm length of the player: 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, and 1/32.
Do I need a 7 8 violin?
7/8 violins are a perfect choice for professional players of smaller stature or younger players who are still growing in size. Anyone who feels a full-size violin is too big but also feels cramped on a 3/4 size instrument should consider a 7/8 model.
How big of a violin do I need for a 9 year old?
1/2 Violins. 1/2 size violins are our next size. They fit best with students ages 7-9. These violins measure 20 ½ inches in total length and are about 2 inches longer than the 1/8 sizes. They fit arm lengths 20 inches. 3/4 Violins. Now we come to 3/4 size violins. 9-12 year olds most often play this size violin.
How big is a quarter size violin in inches?
The quarter size, or 1/4 length violin is ideally suited to students aged between 6 and 9 with arms of around 47 to 51cm in length. The violin will measure approximately 47cm to 48.3cm. Half-size violins, 1/2 instruments are designed to suit students aged between 8 and 10 with arm lengths or around 54cm to 56cm.
Why are violin sizes different for different ages?
Violins come in different sizes to reflect the different ages, or sizes of students. The younger the student, the smaller the violin needed for a comfortable fit. As the student is going to be spending many, many hours with their violin practising, comfort is key. That means buying the right size violin is also key.
What’s the smallest size violin you can buy?
The smallest fiddle in the family is the 1/32 size, and is for the youngest students ages 1-3. Children can actually start playing with a violin as young as age 1, and will often begin with a cardboard violin, just to get their hands and body used to the position one is in when playing.