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WHO should play a 3/4 violin?

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.

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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.

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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.