Sizing A Violin

First, use this sizing guide to determine the correct sized instrument for your child.

If you do not have the actual different sized Violins to try,
use this Measurement Chart as a guide:

With the student in a standing position and with the left arm
fully outstretched to the side (parallel to the ground), palm up,
measure (straight over the arm) with a yardstick (not a tape measure)
from the middle of the left side of the neck to the middle of the palm.

CHILD’S SIZE

VIOLIN SIZE TO
PURCHASE/RENT

14 1/8 - 16 7/8 INCHES

16 7/8 - 18 1/2 INCHES

18 1/2 - 20 3/8 INCHES

20 3/8 - 22 1/4 INCHES

22 1/4 - 23 3/4 INCHES

23 3/4 INCHES AND UP

1/16 SIZE VIOLIN

1/8 SIZE VIOLIN

1/4 SIZE VIOLIN

1/2 SIZE VIOLIN

3/4 SIZE VIOLIN

FULL SIZE VIOLIN

The smaller sized Violins come with conforming smaller sized Bows.


We have an excellent Student Violin Outfit available for you or your child. The Violin, made of spruce and maple wood,
has a strong, clear tone, a beautiful case with shoulder strap, a wooden violin bow with real horse hair, rosin and an outside music pocket.
They are attractively priced at only $329.99 Special Sale $247.49* (plus S&H), and you can resell them, as used, to parents of other beginning students as your child moves up to the next size.

*Special 25% discount violin price of $247.49 (Plus S&H) when purchased as part of a discount package which includes purchase of a full set of books and CDs. (Click for details.)

We have added the following to each violin we sell at this price on this website:

Complete set-up and pre-tuning according to Music Educators National Conference/American String Teachers Association standards; pre-rosined, genuine horse hair, balanced bow; violin rosin is amber; attractive, feather-light, impact-resistant carrying case with shoulder strap; Violin care instructions and a violin tuning pitch pipe.

Student violas are also available for $449.99 (plus S&H)
Cellos are $899.99 (plus S&H)
(Please Call for Sizing and Availability)

Click Here to Buy your instrument now.

A perfectly sized Violin makes all the difference.


Student hugs mother with joy after receiving his first violin

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