How do I choose the right size violin for my child? First lets define the different violin sizes: Measure the body only of your violin (not including the neck), the measurement below will show you the violin size. Violin Body Sizes: 14 inch - 4/4 size (or full size) 13 inch - 3/4 size violin 12 inch - 1/2 size violin 11 inch - 1/4 size violin 10.25 inch - 1/8 size violin 9.25 inch - 1/10 size violin 8.25 inch - 1/16 size violin To determine the correct size violin for your child, extend their arm so that it is perpendicular to the body, measure the length from their neck to the middle of the palm. Using that dimension and the chart below you can determine the correct violin size. Violin Sizing Chart: 23" or more 4/4 (Full Size) 22" - 3/4 size 20" - 1/2 size 18" - 1/4 size 16" - 1/8 size 15" - 1/10 size 14" - 1/16 size Violin Bow Sizes: We also list the correct violin bow (length) for the different violin sizes. 4/4 full size violin bow - 29 inch 3/4 size violin bow - 27 inch 1/2 size violin bow - 24 inch. 1/4 size violin bow - 21 ½ inch 1/8 size violin bow - 20 inch. 1/16 size violin bow - 17 inch. |