• Instrument Sizing for Violin and Viola
• Correct Sizing for Violin and Viola
• Sizing Problems
• Chin Rests
• Shoulder Rests
• Cello Sizing for Beginners
• Adjusting the Cello Endpin
• The Cellist's Chair
• Double Bass Sizing
• Bass Endpin Adjustment

Correct Sizing for Violin and Viola

To determine if the violin or viola is the correct size, ask the student to reach under the instrument while holding the instrument in playing position. The teacher can assist the student with holding the instrument, if the student is a beginner. If the student extends the palm outward, the scroll should touch the base of the palm of the hand.

The student should be able to reach both her middle fingers around the scroll, while maintaining some bend in the elbow.

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