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For young children learning to play the violin, a 1/10 violin is an excellent option. A violin is designed to fit between the side of the neck and the palm of the hand. A fractional sized instrument, as the smaller versions are often called, allows a child to learn the necessary fingering along the length of the neck, which helps to encourage a child’s desire to learn. For many people, however, sizing is such a confusing issue that they choose to simply purchase whatever the salesperson tells them to get, which may not always be the best option.

Violins come in a variety of sizes, from the 1/16 violin to the full-size, or 4/4 violin, to the 1/10 violin, which is in between. Although the sizes look like fractions, the numbers do not represent the physical dimensions of violins. Instead, the numbers indicate a specific size, as well as how that size relates to other sizes. Generally, a full-size body measures 14 inches without the neck, a 3/4-size body measures 13 inches, and a 1/2-size body measures about 12 inches.

Buying a 1/10 violin takes more care than buying a full-sized violin. Because the violins are smaller, there is less amplification of the strings, so smaller instruments automatically have less sound quality. Full-sized violins in the 0 price range are playable, but the instruments in that price range get less playable as they get smaller. An inexpensive 1/10 is an excellent choice for a child learning the fingerings and developing necessary muscle memory for playing, but the lack of sound quality will become evident when the child begins to actually play. If you would like the instrument to be usable for more than a few months, then it is better to spend more money on a quality instrument to begin with.

Schools for learning to play the violin have existed for at least five centuries. Over time, the instrument has evolved into its modern form, and violin makers behind that evolution have also recognized the need to make instruments to fit a child’s reach. A 1/10 violin, as well as other fractional sizes, make it possible for a child to play all of the notes, helping prevent the frustration in learning that comes with not being able to play what they want. While not all fractional sized instruments produce a quality sound, taking your time when purchasing one can help ensure that the violin plays well for many years.

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