Pm Music Center - How To Measure Your Student For A Violin & Viola Size Chart
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1How to Measure Your Student for a Violin & Viola
1. Follow the recommendation of your student’s orchestra director or private teacher <OR>
2. Use a tape measure or yardstick and follow the instructions below:
a. Have your student stand straight-up with their left arm extended to the side at shoulder height
b. Your student’s left arm should be fully extended without any bend
c. Gently place a tape measure or yardstick to the side of the student’s neck (see diagram below)
d. Measure to the middle of the student’s palm (on their left hand)
e. Use the chart below to rent the appropriate sized instrument for your student
Diagram
Violin & Viola Sizing Chart
From
Up To
Violin
Viola
PM Music
14"
15 1/4"
1/16 (sixteenth) size
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Sorry, we do not offer
15 1/4"
16 3/4"
1/10 (tenth) size
-
Sorry, we do not offer
16 3/4"
18 1/2"
1/8 (eighth) size
-
Sorry, we do not offer
18 1/2"
20 3/8"
1/4 (quarter) size
11" (petite) size
Available for rent
20 3/8"
22 1/4"
1/2 (half) size
12" (minor) size
Available for rent
22 1/4"
23 5/8"
3/4 (three-quarter) size
13" (junior) size
Available for rent
23 5/8"
or more
4/4 (full) size
14" (intermediate) size
Available for rent
24 3/4"
or more
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15", 15 1/2", 16", 16 1/2" (full) size
Available for rent
Remember…
As your student grows they will need larger instruments, until they reach a full size instrument
When renting from PM Music Center all exchanges for size are free of charge
We do not recommend purchasing until your student is ready for a full size instrument
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