WHO should play a 3/4 violin?

1/4 – This violin is suitable for children ages 4 to 7, with an arm length of 17.6 to 20 inches. 1/2 – For children ages 6 to 10, with an arm length of 20 to 22 inches. 3/4 – Children ages 9 to 11, with an arm length of 22 to 23.5 inches.

Can adult play small size violin?

Most adults (and some children from around age 10) will require a full-size violin. If an adult feels more comfortable doing this on a 7/8, which is slightly smaller, rather than a full-sized instrument then it’s fine for them to play a violin of this size.

What size violin do adults play?

4/4 (full size) being the biggest and 1/32 size being the smallest. Most all adults use a full size violin. To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm or left wrist.

Can an adult use half size violin?

The answer is absolutely yes. You will definitely need to buy new ones. Because if you are playing a half size violin you need a perfect half size bow similarly while playing a full size violin you need a full size bow. When buying a new violin it’s better to buy a violin, bow and its case all together.

Can a violin be too big?

Signs Your Violin is the Wrong Size The sales representatives at a local string instrument store or your music teacher are the best resources for determining whether a violin is the right size for you.

Can an adult play the violin?

The range of adults who can play on a full size violin is far greater than for viola or cello – essentially, nearly all violinists, no matter how diminutive, should have little trouble playing full size (4/4) violin.

What size violin should I buy?

Typically, adults and children age 10 and up will use a full-size violin. Of course, it really depends upon how long your arm is and what you feel that you will be comfortable holding.

Do the bows and cases have to match the violin?

Yes – the bows and cases come in sizes that match the violin. Therefore, if you have a student playing a 1/2 size violin, it will need a 1/2 size bow and case.

Can I change my child’s violin size mid-term?

It’s perfectly fine to change sizes in the middle of the term, as long as the student is ready and motivated to do so. A new instrument will give them renewed motivation and a larger violin will have a better sound.