Materials
You can choose to rent or purchase an instrument; please see my list of recommended music stores below. They will be able to size you for the instrument at the store; however, I have included some sizing guidelines below. Please ensure the violin comes with a bow, rosin, and clamp on or sponge shoulder rest. The parent is encouraged to read Schinichi Suzuki's book Nutured By Love which you can check out from me or purchase yourself.
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Cleveland Violins
2917 Mayfield Rd Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118 Tel 216.932.9310 www.clevelandviolins.com |
Shar Music
(800) 248-7427 www.sharmusic.com |
Sizing Guidelines:
Choosing the correct size is an important part of purchasing a violin for a child.
Most qualified violin teachers use one of these two methods
Choosing the correct size is an important part of purchasing a violin for a child.
Most qualified violin teachers use one of these two methods
- If you have different sized violins to use for this exercise, have the child put the violin in playing position. If he or she is able to grab the scroll with the fingers wrapped comfortably and the arm dropping down a little, the child is ready for this size.
- Without instruments to compare, you may instead measure. Hold the left arm fully extended, palm up, and a yardstick under the chin to simulate a violin. Record the measurements in the center of the palm. At this point, with no slack in the arm, the measurements below will indicate the correct size of the instrument with a proper bend in the elbow. Download the "Sizing Guidelines" file seen below to see measurements.
