What is the best size violin for an adult?

Adults. All adults use a full size violin, with the exception of very small adults and some teens who are more the size of a child. These players will sometimes play a 3/4, though they will get a better sound from a 7/8 size violin. The advantage to a 7/8 is a big sound with a smaller scale for playability.

What is the best size violin for an adult beginner?

4/4
What size violin should I get? If you’re over 4ft tall you need a “4/4” also called a “full size” violin. If you are under 4ft or are buying a violin for a child, you’ll need to measure arm length to determine the right size. Most adults will need a 4/4, aka full size violin.

What age is a 1/4 size violin for?

Sizes of Violins 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 an adult play a 1/4 size violin?

Yes, they can. As a teacher, I have regularly played on everything from full-size to 1/16-size instruments when demonstrating for my students. But ideally one should play on the right size violin for their hand and body size.

Can an adult play 3 4 violin?

For smaller adults, aim for 15″ to 15.5,” which is basically the equivalent to a 3/4 to 7/8 size violin, as you want to play as large an instrument as you can comfortably play, but never one too large as to harm you physically.

How do I choose a violin for an adult?

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. This is measured when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin.

How do I know if my violin is 3/4 or 4 4?

A 3/4 sized violin has a body length of 335mm+/-, and a 4/4 violin is 355+/-. Some small adults play 3/4 sized instruments.

What is the right size violin for my child?

Try a 1/10 or 1/16 violin if their arm length is less than 16 in (41 cm). Use a 1/10 violin size if your child’s arm length is between 15–16 in (38–41 cm). Opt for a 1/16 violin size if your child’s arm length is only 14–15 in (36–38 cm). If your child is 4 years old or younger, these are good size options.

Can an adult play 1 2 violin?

Most adults (and some children from around age 10) will require a full-size violin. It depends on the length of your arm and what you feel you can hold comfortably….What size violin do I need?

How do you tell if you need a bigger violin?

Violin Sizing 101

1. The violin is too large if the fingers don’t fully sit in the peg box, or if the fingers reach but the arm is completely straight.
2. The violin is too small if the fingers sit in the peg box and there is a very large bend in the arm.

What size violin do I need for a 5 year old?

1/4 Violins Students ages 5-7 most often play on our next size, which is a 1/4 size violin. These violins are about 2 inches longer than the 1/8 size fiddles. They measure a total length of 18 ½ – 19 inches and fit arm lengths of 18 – 18 ½ inches.

What is the size of a 1/2 size violin?

They measure a total length of 18 ½ – 19 inches and fit arm lengths of 18 – 18 ½ inches. 1/2 size violins are our next size. They fit best with students ages 7-9. These violins measure 20 ½ inches in total length and are about 2 inches longer than the 1/8 sizes.

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 is a 1/16th size fiddle?

This is the 1/16th size fiddle. They are about an inch longer than the smallest size, and most beginning students at this age will start with this size rather than the 1/32 size violin. These violins measure 14 ½ inches in total length and best suit arm lengths of 14 inches.