• 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

Sizing Problems

For Beginners, especially children, correct instrument sizing is crucial for success. If the instrument is too large, it can cause fatigue, tension, and hinder progress.

In these images, the instrument is too large for the student. This can be easily assessed by noting that the student's fingers cannot wrap around the scroll.

POSTURE • INSTRUMENT SIZING • INSTRUMENT POSITION

BOW HOLD • BOW STROKE • INTERMEDIATE RIGHT HAND SKILLS • ADVANCED RIGHT HAND SKILLS

LEFT HAND POSITION • SHIFTING • VIBRATO • ADVANCED LEFT HAND SKILLS