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Violin Size Guide
Finding the right size Violin is crucial for comfortable playing. The best way to measure this would be hold your arm out straight
and measure the distance from your Neck to your Wrist. Make a note of the length, check the size guide below and select the
nearest size above the measurement you have taken.
Violin Size Age Range Arm Length
4/4 11 – adult 59cm (23.2”)
3/4 9 – 12 56cm (22.0”)
1/2 7 – 9 51cm (20.1”)
¼ 5 – 7 47cm (18.5”)
1/8 4 – 6 42cm (16.5”)
1/10 4 – 5 38cm (15.0”)
1/16 3 – 5 35.5cm (14.0”)
Arm Length is based on the measurement from the neck to the wrist. This has been measured in centimetres and (inches).
Age Range is a rough estimate based on average sizes. Although this estimations work for most cases, there may be circumstances were this is not
accurate.
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Viola Size Guide
Finding the right size Violin is crucial for comfortable playing. The best way to measure this would be hold your arm out straight
and measure the distance from your Neck to the palm of your hand. Make a note of the length, check the size guide below and
select the nearest size above the measurement you have taken.
Viola Size Age Range Arm Length
16” and 16.5” Large Adult 66cm (26.0”)
15.5” Average Adult 63cm (24.8”)
15” Small Adults and Children 10 - 12 62cm (24.4”)
14” 9 – 12 57cm (22.4”)
13” 7 – 9 54cm (21.2”)
12” 6 - 7 50cm (19.7”)
Arm Length is based on the measurement from the neck to the palm of your hand. This has been measured in centimetres and (inches).
Age Range is a rough estimate based on average sizes. Although this estimations work for most cases, there may be circumstances were this is not
accurate.
Copyright Gear4music.com 2013
Cello Size Guide
Finding the right size cello is crucial for comfortable playing. The best way to measure is to find either the overall height of the
performer or to gauge approximate size of the instrument necessary by age.
Cello Size Age Range Overall Height
4/4 15 – adult 152cm (5”) and Taller
3/4 11 – 15 137 – 152cm (4’6” – 5’)
1/2 7 – 11 122 – 137cm (4’ – 4”6”)
1/4 5 – 7 122cm (4’) and Shorter
Height is measured as the overall height of the player. This is measured in centimeters and (feet and inches)
Age Range is a rough estimate based on average sizes. Although this estimations work for most cases, there may be circumstances were this is not
accurate.
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Double Bass Size Guide
Finding the right size double bass is crucial for comfortable playing. The best way to measure is to find either the overall height
of the performer or to gauge approximate size of the instrument necessary by age.
Cello Size Age Range Overall Height
4/4 15 – adult 6’ and Taller
3/4 11 – 15 5’ 6” – 6’
1/2 7 – 11 5’6” and Shorter
Height is measured as the overall height of the player. This is measured in feet (‘) and inches (“)
Age Range is a rough estimate based on average sizes. Although this estimations work for most cases, there may be circumstances were this is not
accurate.
Copyright Gear4music.com 2013