HOW TO: Choose the Correct Size Violin

In this video Carmel explains the importance of playing on the correct size violin and how we size instruments in the store. This video also contains a sizing chart that you can use at home. This chart is just a guide and there are other factors involved such as height, build, hand size and the teachers preference.

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[isabellavioloncello]

Is there a sizing guide for viola? I play a 17" viola, and I can't reach the scroll, but I can play it fine.

[rapharapha]

Is 1/2 size suitable for 6 years old???

[SofiaGiraldoMusica]

how do we choose size of bigger instruments such as cello or double bass?

[sainturiel]

I bought 3/4 and still couldn't reach the inner part of the scroll. 😭 I'm 26 5 ft 😭

[pigismiletv]

Hi can i ask we want to buy daughter a violin but we dont know which sise. She is 6 y, 125 cm tall and the lenght from the nech to middle hand is 48 - 49 cm. The whole leght of the arm from neck to fingers is 56 cm. Can you help me which size to choose. Thank you