How To Size For An Instrument
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The best way to size your child is to bring them into our shop and have someone on staff size them or to have your teacher size them. When this isn't possible, there are a couple of options.
The charts below show approximate arm lengths for violin and viola, and approximate heights for cello and bass.
We also have a video that demonstrates how to size an instrument for a child.
Violin Sizing
| Arm Length Is At Least | Violin Size |
|---|---|
| 17" | 1/16 |
| 19" | 1/10 |
| 20" | 1/8 |
| 22" | 1/4 |
| 23.5" | 1/2 |
| 25" | 3/4 |
| 27" | 4/4 |
| *This chart shows approximate arm lengths. | |
Viola Sizing
| Arm Length Is At Least | Viola Size |
|---|---|
| 17" | 1/16 |
| 19" | 1/10 |
| 20" | 1/8 |
| 22" | 11" |
| 23.5" | 12" |
| 25" | 13" |
| 27" | 14" |
| *This chart shows approximate arm lengths. | |
Cello Sizing
| Height Range | Cello Size |
|---|---|
| 48" to 50" | 1/8 |
| 51" to 54" | 1/4 |
| 55" to 58" | 1/2 |
| 59" to 62" | 3/4 |
| 63" and up | 4/4 |
| *Please Note: All sizes are for German instruments. | |
Bass Sizing
| Height Range | Bass Size |
|---|---|
| 48" to 50" | 1/10 |
| 51" to 54" | 1/8 |
| 55" to 58" | 1/4 |
| 59" to 62" | 1/2 |
| 63" and up | 3/4 |
| *Please Note: We do not carry basses larger than 3/4 size. | |
