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What size is a 7 8 violin?

What size is a 7 8 violin?

A Little About the 7/8 Violin. Generally, the body of a 7/8 violin measures between 345 to 349mm and the total length runs around 575mm. If your arm length is between 23″ (585 mm) and 24″ (610mm), the 7/8 size violin may be the optimal size for you.

What size violin Do I need by height?

A violin size chart and tips about selecting the dimensions for smaller violins and violas

Arm length Approx. age* Approx height
420-445 mm 4-7 1,10-1,30 m
445-510 mm 5-8 1,20-1,35 m
500-570 mm 6-9 1,20-1,45 m
560-600 mm 7-11 1,35-1,50 m

What size of violin should I get?

Most all adults use a full size violin. To measure what size violin best suits you, you need to know the length between your neck and the middle of your left-hand palm or left wrist. This is measured when your hand is fully extended and raised perpendicular to your body, just like holding a violin.

Are 7 8 and 3/4 violins the same?

The body of a 7/8 size violin is about 13 3/4″ (348mm) and the overall length is about 22 1/2″ (575mm). So, if your arm length is about 23″ (585 mm) to a bit under 24″ (610mm) , the 7/8 size violin could be the right match for you.

What size violin does a 12 year old need?

Typical Violin Sizes

Violin Size Overall Length Age Range
Quarter Size 1/4 18 1/8 inches (460 mm) 4 to 6 years
Half Size 1/2 20 7/16 inches (519 mm) 6 to 9 years
Three Quarter Size 3/4 21 11/16 inches (551 mm) 8 to 12 years
Full Size 4/4 23 1/4 inches (591 mm) Adults and teenagers

Can an adult use a 7 8 violin?

Although other fractional instruments are usually for young players, 7/8 size violins can be played by both children and adults. As mentioned above, it is a useful size to bridge the gap between a 3/4 and a 4/4 instrument for a young person, however this size is also a very good option for smaller adult players.

What size is a standard violin?

Violins come in eight main sizes. The size corresponds to the length of the body of the violin (not including the neck and scroll). The smallest is 1/16 (just 9 inches or 23 cm), and the sizes work their way up through 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and finally 4/4 or full size (about 14 inches or 36 cm).