The
Loft Violin Shop
VIOLIN & VIOLA
SIZING GUIDE
To determine the approximate correct
size violin or viola your child needs, using a yardstick, measure
from under the chin against the left side of the neck to the middle
of the left palm, with left arm and hand fully extended out
perpendicular to body (as if holding the instrument).
The following chart lists the
corresponding measurements for each violin and viola size. Find the
appropriate length using the above method and use the following
charts to determine the proper size of violin or viola to get.
Violin Sizing Guide
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Arm Length
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Approximate Age
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Violin Size
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Over 23 5/8"
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9 - Adult
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4/4
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22 1/4" - 23 5/8"
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9 - 11 years
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¾
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20 3/8" - 22 1/4"
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6 - 10 years
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½
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18 1/2 - 20 3/8"
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4 - 7 years
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¼
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16 7/8" - 18 1/2"
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3 - 5 years
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1/8
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15 3/8" - 16 7/8"
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3 - 5 years
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1/10
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14" - 15 3/8"
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3 - 5 years
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1/16
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Under 14"
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2 - 3 years
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1/32
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Viola Sizing Guide
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Arm Length
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Approximate Age
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Viola Size
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Over 27 1/8"
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15 - Adult
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16.5”
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26 3/8" - 27 1/8"
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15 - Adult
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16”
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25 5/8" - 26 3/8"
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12 – and up
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15.5”
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24 7/8" - 25 5/8"
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11 and up
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15”
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23 1/4" - 24 7/8"
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8 - 11 years
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14”
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21 7/8" - 23 1/4"
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8-10 years
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13”
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21 7/8" - 23 1/4"
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8- 10 years
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12”
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18 1/2 - 20 3/8"
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7-10 years
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11”
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Columbus, OH 43214
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Email: violins@theloftviolinshop.com
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