Select your Violin size
Stand straight with your left arm fully extended, perpendicular to your body. Measure from the base of your neck to the middle of your palm. If unsure, select the smaller size Violin.
Violin Size | Length | Age(Approx.) |
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1/10 | 15.4"-17" | 7 - 8 |
1/8 | 17"-18.5" | 8 - 9 |
1/4 | 18.5"-20.4" | 9 - 10 |
1/2 | 20.4"-22.2" | 10 - 11 |
3/4 | 22.5"-23.5" | 11 - 12 |
4/4 | 23.5"+Up | 12 + Up |
Select your Viola size
Stand straight with your left arm fully extended, perpendicular to your body. Measure from the base of your neck to the middle of your palm. If unsure, select the smaller size Violin.
Viola Size | Length |
---|---|
12" | 20.4" - 22.2" |
13" | 22.2" - 23.5" |
14" | 23.5" - 24.7" |
15" | 24.7" - 25.5" |
16" | 26.3" - 27" |
Select you Cello size
Below is a general guide to selecting the correct size of Cello by height. There are different methods of sizing a Cello, so if your teacher has a recommendation, you should follow your teachers advice.
Cello Size | Height | Age(Approx.) |
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1/4 | 3' to 4' | 8 - 10 |
1/2 | 4' to 4'6" | 10 - 12 |
3/4 | 4'6" to 5' | 12 - 14 |
4/4 | 5' + Up | 14 + Up |
Select you String Bass size
Below is a general guide to selecting the correct size of String Bass by age. There are diffrent methods of sizinga a String Bass, so if your teacher has a recommendation, you should follow your teachers advice.
Size | Grade | Age(Approx.) |
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3/4 | 9th - 12th | 15 + Up |
1/2 | 6th - 8th | 12 - 14 |
1/4 | 4rd - 5th | 9 - 11 |
Select your French Horn size
Below is a general guide to selecting the correct French Horn. Typically younger beggining student will start with single french horn as they are less complex, less expensive and lighter in weight. Double horns will add an additional rotor value which gives more flexibility while playing. If your teacher has a recommendation, you should follow the teachers advice.
Violin Size | Length | Age(Approx.) |
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Double | 6th-12th | 13 + Up |
Single | 3rd - 5th | 9 - 12 |