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Choosing Violin Sizes

Using the chart below you can select the correct sized violin for your player. Violin sizes range from 1/16 size to 4/4 (Full) size. With sizes starting so small it is possible for children as young as 2 or 3 years of age to take up playing the violin. But some violin teachers may set a minimum age of student they will take on so, if you have a child under 5 who would like to play violin, do check out whether a teacher in your area is prepared to teach students of that age.

Violin Selection Chart
With the student in a standing position and with the left arm fully outstretched, measure with a ruler from the left side of the middle of the student’s neck (at the jugular vein) straight out to the middle of the left palm. Use a ruler rather than a tape measure.

MEASURMENT TAKEN	VIOLIN SIZE
14 1/8" - 16 7/8" 358mm - 428mm	1/16 Size Violin
16 7/8"" - 18 1/2" 428mm - 470mm	1/8 Size Violin
18 1/2" - 20 3/8" 470mm - 518mm	1/4 Size Violin
20 3/8" - 22 1/4" 518mm - 565mm	1/2 Size Violin
22 1/4" - 23 3/4" 565mm - 603mm	3/4 Size Violin
23 3/4" and higher 603mm and higher	4/4 Size Violin

Violin Outfits contain the bow sized for the particular size of violin they accompany.
Many violins and violin outfits from sizes 1/16 to 4/4 can be found at bmusic.com.au. Click HERE to view the range.