Music Lessons | Suzuki Method for Violin

Our Practice Schedule

Since my son started taking lessons we attend a 30-minute lesson once a week where my son learnssongs and rhymes that teach everything from how to hold the bow to how to keep rhythm. I jot downnotes to remember these songs and rhymes so that each day at home my son and I can practice whatwas taught during the lesson. We usually practice about 5 minutes a day. We also listen to a SuzukiCD that we keep in the car. There is an added benefit in that I am learning to play the violin alongwith my son.

While there are some days that my son doesn't feel like practicing, other days he asks to practice.He LOVES playing the instrument and remembers the learning rhymes better than I do. This hasbeen a great experience for us.

Violin Sizes

The violin is one of the most user-friendly musical instruments because it comes with varying sizesto suit the age of the player. Here are the various sizes and types of violins:

1/16 - Suitable for young children age 3 to five years old. with an arm length of 14 to 15 3/8 inches.

1/10 - Also for young musicians age 3 to 5 years old, with an arm length of 15 3/8 to 17 inches.

1/8 - Again, for young violin enthusiasts age 3 to 5 years old with an arm length of 17.1 to 17.5inches.

1/4 - With an arm length of 17.6 to 20 inches, this violin is suitable for children 4 to 7 years old.

1/2 - For children ages 6 to 10 years old, with an arm length of 20 to 22 inches.

3/4 - Children 9 to 11 years old with an arm length of 22 to 23.5 inches will enjoy playing this sizeviolin.

4/4 or Full Size Violin - For violinists age 9and above with an arm length of 23.5 andup. This is the size for adults.

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