How to Size your child for a String Instrument

 

This guide will walk you through measuring your child for a string rental. All you need is a tape measure or yardstick, and your child.

 

 
Tips for measuring arm length

Have the player extend their left arm completely straight (but not overextended) with no bend in the elbow or wrists.

 

Violin

Arm Length (in inches) Violin Size
Under 17" 1/8
17" - 20" 1/4
20" - 23" 1/2
23" - 25" 3/4
25" and Over 4/4   (Full Size)        

If your student is in-between sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.

 

Viola

Arm Length (in inches) Viola Size
Under 17" 10"
17" - 20" 11"
20" - 23" 12"
23" - 25" 13"
25" - 27"

14"

27" and Over 15 1/2" (Full Size)

If your student is in-between sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.

 

Cello

Height (in feet/inches) Cello Size
Under 4' 1/4
4' to 4'-6'" 1/2
4'6" to 5' 3/4
5'+ 4/4   (Full Size)        

If your student is in between sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.

 

Bass

Height (in inches) Bass Size
Under 54"  1/8
55" to 60" 1/4
60" to 66" 1/2
66"+ 3/4 (Full Size)

If your student is in between sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.

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